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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Final Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

Cornwall CollegeNursing

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for a certified nursing assistant final exam. it covers a wide range of topics essential for cna practice, including resident care, safety protocols, communication techniques, and legal and ethical considerations. The questions and answers are designed to assess understanding of key concepts and procedures.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Final Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full
Exam)
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What is one important reason why bed linens should remain
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Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion
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Certified Nursing Assistant Final Exam

Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full

Exam)

  1. What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free Ans>>- : To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
  2. What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part Ans>>: Prosthesis
  3. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: Ans>> Range of motion
  4. Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown Ans>>: Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
  1. How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded Ans>>: - One time
  2. To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should: Ans>> Iden- tify herself when she enters the room
  3. The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to: Ans>>Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
  4. If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: Ans>>Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
  5. An NA should use friction for at least seconds when washing her hands Ans>> 20
  6. Which of the following is a term for a legal document that
  1. Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate Ans>>- : Rectum (rectal)
  2. Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA Ans>>: - Prescribing a new medication
  3. How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift Ans>>: The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you.
  4. What does the term empathy mean Ans>>: Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
  5. To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the pulse Ans>>

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  1. Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of Ans>>: Physical abuse
  1. Which of the following statements is true of documentation Ans>>: NAs should document care right after it has been done.
  2. Standard Precautions should be practiced: On every single person in the NA's care
  3. Which of the following statements is true of handwashing Ans>>: An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
  4. Using proper body mechanics includes: Standing with the legs shoul- der- width apart
  5. What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming Ans>>: Discoloration of the skin
  6. Which of the following is an example of a physical need Ans>>: Food
  7. Which of the following remarks is a cliché Ans>>: "It will all work out in the end."
  8. In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best Ans>>: Dark
  9. An axillary temperature is measured: In the armpit
  10. If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method Ans>>: 10 to 20 minutes
  11. Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth Ans>>: NPO
  12. Which of the following canes has four rubber-

tipped feet Ans>>: Quad cane

  1. In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves

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  1. Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse Ans>>: Psychological abuse

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  1. Which of the following statements is true of mental illness Ans>>: Mental illness is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
  2. An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is: His supervisor
  3. In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be: Free of pathogens
  4. Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food Ans>>: Whole wheat bread
  5. The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called: Dehydration
  6. Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein Ans>>: Refried beans
  7. According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be: Whole fruit
  8. Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating Ans>>: The NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth.
  9. Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions Ans>>: They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.
  10. An example of a physical restraint is: Raised side rails on a bed
  11. What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for Ans>>: Activities of daily living

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  1. The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is: Angina pectoris
  2. An example of ethical behavior by an NA is: Protecting a resident's privacy
  3. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time Ans>>: 1600 hours
  4. Barriers to communication include which of the following Ans>>: NA uses med- ical terminology with the resident.
  5. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication Ans>>: A resident points to a glass.
  6. Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed Ans>>: A resident falls.
  7. An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for Ans>> Hepatitis B
  8. Draw sheets are used to: Reposition residents without causing shearing
  9. When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed Ans>>: Response: In alignment with the resident's buttocks
  10. Blood pressure is measured using a: Response: Sphygmomanometer
  11. One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a: Response:Trans- fer belt

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  1. How many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day Ans>>: Response: 64 ounces
  2. The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is: Response: Cyanotic
  3. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00 a.m.) to military time Ans>>: Response: 2400 hours
  4. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants Ans>> Response: 100
  5. How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters Ans>>: Response: 3 ounces
  6. Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called: Response: Surveys
  7. Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to keep residents' health information confidential Ans>>: Response: Store, file, or shred doc- uments according to facility policy
  8. What are typical duties of an ombudsman Ans>>: Response: An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes.
  9. Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing assistant (NA) training Ans>>: Response: Promoting residents' independence
  10. Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents'
  1. Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care Ans>>: Response: Neglect
  2. Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improp- erly use the money, property, or other assets of another person Ans>>: Response: Financial abuse
  3. OBRA was passed as a response to: Response: Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
  4. Which of the following statements is true of touch Ans>>:
  5. Tuberculosis is: Response: An airborne disease
  6. Which of the following statements is true of diabetes Ans>>: Response: People with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully.
  7. The most common form of diabetes is: Response: Type 2 diabetes
  8. HIV can be transmitted by: Response: Blood
  9. The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is: Response: Surgery
  10. Baseline vital signs are: Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
  1. Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer Ans>>: Response: The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.
  2. Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident Ans>>- : Response: Putting both side rails up on the bed
  3. A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is: Response: Soft
  4. To convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by: 30
  5. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time Ans>>: Response: 7:00 p.m.
  6. Where is long-term care offered Ans>>: Response: In skilled nursing facilities
  7. Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence Ans>>: Re- sponse: Certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence.
  8. After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phan- tom sensation is: Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is still there
  9. When should bed sheets be changed Ans>>: Response: When they are soiled or damp
  10. Which of the following is a type of advance directive Ans>>: Response: Durable Power of

for eating or dressing Ans>>: Response: Occupational therapist

  1. When encountering a fire, an NA should first: Response: Remove residents from danger
  2. Nursing assistants are not allowed to: Response: Change sterile dressings
  3. A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely Ans>> C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
  4. A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before.The best response by the nurse aide is to: ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
  1. Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands Ans>> (A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food. (B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases. (C) It improves resident morale and appetite. (D) The resident needs to keep meal routines Ans>> A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
  2. Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aid Ans>> A. Participating in resident care plannning conferences B. Taking a telephone order from a physician C. Giving medications to assigned residents D. Changing sterile wound dressings: A Participating in resident care plannning conferences
  3. Which of the following statements is true about range of motion excersis- es Ans>> A. Done just once a day B. Help prevent strokes and paralysis C. Require at least 10 reps of each excersise D. Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing: D Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing
  4. While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident