CNA Workbook Practice Test

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• What is the best bed-making practice to reduce infection risk?
• Jane is an older resident who cannot move on her own. If her care plan requires repositioning every 2 hours and you reposition every 4 hours leading to a bed sore, this is an example of which?
• Ignoring a resident's frequent call lights, leading to a fall, is an example of
• When you hear a fire alarm and there is a resident in the room, which action is correct first?
• Emotional communication deficits can be a result of which of the following conditions?
• If a CNA observes a change in a resident's condition, what is the appropriate action?
• Which statement correctly describes a CNA’s role with medications?
• In an evacuation, the nursing assistant may have to
• Which practice best prevents skin breakdown in a dependent resident?
• When you notice a coworker is upset at work and says things aren’t going well at home, what is the recommended resource?
• Which of the following best describes the next step after a urine exposure incident?
• What are key actions a CNA should take to assist with toileting while promoting independence and dignity?
• A nurse asks you to perform a task that is not within your scope of practice. What is your best response?
• To accommodate a dining room that is too small, which approach was recommended in the material?
• Which vital signs are commonly observed and reported by CNAs?
• The tripod position is used because the resident has which condition?
• Which healthcare setting is usually the most expensive?
• What should be included in a safe transfer from bed to wheelchair?
• After assessing a resident who has fallen, what should the CNA do next?
• Which statement best describes proper bed linen handling to prevent irritation or infection?
• You are having trouble communicating with your hearing impaired resident, and she is becoming frustrated and upset. What is the best response?
• Why is timely documentation important in incontinence management?
• If a CNA notices a significant weight change in a resident, what should they do?
• If a resident refuses care, what is the proper action?
• When a resident is in Fowler's position, pillows should be placed
• Why should a CNA avoid pulling on a resident's joints during range-of-motion exercises?
• Sarah is a resident who uses her wheelchair to move throughout the facility. She has leg rests on her wheelchair to keep her legs elevated. You help her to her room since she can keep her feet on the floor
• If a resident's sleep is being disrupted by evening visits from family, what action should staff take?
• What is the difference between standard precautions and isolation precautions (contact and droplet)?
• Which phrases should CNAs avoid when documenting or communicating about residents?
• Which action demonstrates proper wheelchair safety during transfers?
• Which of the following describes steps to keep a resident’s environment safe and clean?
• After an accidental exposure to urine during care, what is the next step?
• How should a CNA respond if a resident attempts to leave the facility unassisted?
• What should a CNA do when they notice a change in a resident’s cognitive status?
• You are a nursing assistant on shift and your replacement calls to say she will be late and you need to leave at the end of your shift. What should you do?
• What are common signs of dehydration CNAs should recognize?
• How should a CNA provide comfort and support to a resident near the end of life?
• What communication strategies are helpful when interacting with residents with dementia?
• What should CNAs do to promote safety during mealtimes?
• If you develop itchy hands and a rash during a shift, what should you do?
• Which task is NOT within a CNA's typical scope of practice?
• Which of the following is a basic safety requirement for long-term care facilities' water system?
• A doctor enters a resident's room and provides instructions on how to care for a heel wound. What is your best response?
• What should CNAs observe and report about a resident’s skin?
• If you notice a resident is more agitated after starting a new medication, you should report this to which person?
• Caregiver strain refers to
• What is the best practice when assisting an independent ambulator with walking?
• Which of the following is true about Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in this material?
• Obra regulations apply to aspects of residents room and environment in
• Carla is a resident with receptive aphasia. She often becomes upset when she doesn't understand your directives during care. How can you best care for her?
• OSHA regulations require healthcare entities to provide employees with
• For repositioning a bariatric resident while in bed, you need to
• Which setting is primarily focused on end-of-life care?
• How often should a resident be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
• The position used for residents who will be receiving an enema is
• The most important step in protecting yourself from workplace violence is to
• What is the first action a CNA should take when discovering a resident has fallen?
• During care, how should a CNA handle privacy related to belongings and clothing?
• What describes proper body mechanics when lifting a resident?
• When using a fire extinguisher, you should aim to
• Which scenario illustrates invasion of privacy?
• You are on night shift and notice coworkers are talking loudly. What should you do?
• Which action is an example of false imprisonment in a care setting?
• A nursing assistant working in an acute care facility is likely to work with which of the following groups?
• A certified nursing assistant working in a long-term care facility would most likely care for a resident who needs which of the following?
• Which item is NOT listed as a patient right in the California regulations?
• Healthcare workers are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens present in which of the following?
• How should a CNA support a resident who uses a wheelchair?
• How should a CNA handle a resident’s personal belongings and clothing during care?
• When a relief is late and you must leave your shift, which action best supports safety?
• Which item is NOT required in long-term care facilities?
• Hospitals are surveyed for compliance by which accrediting organization on a semi-annual basis?
• You enter your resident's room and find him grimacing and holding his stomach. The best response is to
• When intake and output data show a discrepancy, what should a CNA do?
• Information found in the SDS includes which of the following?
• What is a common care step for incontinence management?
• Which option best describes slip-preventive footwear for transfers?
• Why are non-slip mats important in the bathroom?
• A written plan that outlines a resident's care activities and treatments is called which of the following?
• If the plan states 'one assist', how many staff members are required to assist with ambulation?
• What information should be included in a basic care plan update?
• You are caring for a resident who comes from a different background and you do not agree with the resident's beliefs and lifestyle. How should you care for this resident?
• If a resident's legs are not being supported properly during wheelchair transport and feet drag, what should you do?
• Why should a supervisor be involved in transfer decisions and family communication?
• When communicating with a resident who has hearing loss, which of the following actions should you avoid?
• If you lock a resident's wheelchair brakes to keep him at the dining table until his meal arrives, this is an example of
• Which action is NOT an appropriate practice when documenting a resident's pain?
• On a night shift, a coworker is consistently 20 minutes late and you cannot leave until they arrive, causing your kids to miss the bus. How should you handle this?
• During a fire drill that coincides with your scheduled break, what should you do?
• What is the CNA’s role regarding medications?
• An employee assistance plan EAP is an agreement that provides
• Which action best supports encouraging a resident to perform leg exercises?
• When documenting a resident’s activity, what should be included in the record?
• A Native American resident wishes to have a tribal healing ceremony performed in his hospital room before surgery. The best response is to
• What does SBAR stand for, and how is it used in CNA communication?
• A CNA becomes certified in California after she
• A resident going home with a home health agency asks what to expect. The appropriate statement from a CNA is to:
• When caring for a resident with expressive aphasia, which approach is most appropriate?
• Which pieces of PPE are typically required for standard precautions?
• Which task is within a CNA's scope of practice?
• A resident is upset because the medication prescribed is not the same as what she read in a magazine. The appropriate response is to:
• Which statement reflects the required ambulation practice?
• Respite care offers services for residents that provide which of the following?
• To place a resident in a semi-Fowler's position, the head of the bed should be
• Scope of practice for a nursing assistant includes which of the following?
• You notice a coworker has come to work tearful and upset and says things aren’t going well at home. What should you do?
• Which statement about resident bathrooms in long-term care facilities is correct?
• A resident’s care involves repositioning to prevent pressure injuries. Delaying repositioning can result in harm. Which term describes this failure to provide required care?
• Which water and electrical safety practices should CNAs follow during bathing?
• If a nursing home lacks fire evacuation plans, what is the likely consequence?
• What is the best explanation to a family member about when long-term care is appropriate versus home care?
• Wearing shoes that are comfortable and have good arch support helps prevent injury to the NA by
• A home health resident asks you to explain the doctor’s instructions regarding her recent hospital stay. What should you do?
• According to California Title 22, the first eight hours of orientation for a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility will consist of
• What should be checked before standing to transfer a resident from bed to a wheelchair?
• When a resident asks for access to their medical record, the appropriate action is to
• What is the difference between a CNA’s scope of practice and a nurse’s scope?
• The most comfortable position for a resident with breathing problems is
• Before transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair, why is it important to check the care plan?
• What is the overall impact of a home-like environment on residents in care facilities?
• Which action is emphasized as the primary way to prevent workplace violence?
• Virgil is a resident recovering from a recent stroke. He often becomes frustrated because he was not able to understand your directives. This is an example of
• Which statement about standard precautions is true?
• Which position is most comfortable for a resident with breathing problems?
• To reduce aspiration risk during meals, which practice should a CNA perform?
• When discussing workload concerns with your supervisor, which approach is consistent with professional practice?
• If you suspect a nursing assistant has been verbally abusive to a resident, what is the best initial action?
• You can assist the resident who is independent with ambulation by
• When the workload is fast-paced and difficult to manage, what is the best way to talk with your supervisor about the concerns?
• Positioning a resident properly in a wheelchair helps to
• What is a key element of isolation precautions when a resident has a contagious infection?
• Which item should be worn before standing to prevent slipping?
• When a resident requests a room change due to conflicts with a roommate, what is the appropriate action?
• If you notice a spark and smoke while plugging in a resident's television, what is the correct action?
• What is the purpose of intake and output documentation?
• If you suspect a coworker is verbally abusing a resident, which sequence reflects appropriate action?
• What type of information should a CNA document after care?
• A resident with a severe hearing loss uses an assistive listening device. If you do not know how to use it, you should
• When a resident uses a call light repeatedly throughout the shift, what is the appropriate response?
• When two nursing assistants move a resident up in bed, they should grasp the draw sheet
• Why is cultural sensitivity important in CNA care?
• Which practice helps prevent pressure injuries?
• The FIRST step in transferring a resident from the bed to wheelchair is to
• You enter the dining area and notice smoke coming from the kitchen. Your first response should be to
• During ambulation assistance, what safety measure must you perform at all times?
• You are transporting a resident in her wheelchair. Her feet drag on the floor because she is unable to keep them lifted while you re moving. You should
• When should a CNA perform hand hygiene?
• You are caring for a resident when her daughter arrives to visit. While visiting, the daughter becomes upset and starts yelling at the resident. You believe the situation will become physically abusive. The best response is to
• According to the plan, how many assistants are required for ambulation?
• You are a new nursing assistant and you work well in a fast-paced environment. Where might you most enjoy working?
• OBRA is federal legislation that regulates which type of facility?
• What are typical signs that a resident is in pain and requires assessment?
• When a resident's call light is not working, what is the first step for the NA?
• If a resident asks for a copy of his medical record, the appropriate action is to
• While caring for a resident, a fire alarm sounds; what is the FIRST step you should take?
• What is a proper step in using a gait belt during a transfer?
• If a resident asks how to take a newly prescribed medication, the CNA should:
• Why is it important to document observations objectively and clearly?
• Which is not considered a listed patient right under the regulations?
• When a resident believes online information says she will die, what is the best response?
• Which task is NOT in the scope of practice for a CNA?
• Which statement is consistent with ambulation safety?
• How should a CNA handle a resident’s oral care for an unconscious resident?
• OBRA regulations apply to which type of facility?
• How should a CNA respond to a resident who is nonverbal but distressed?
• Which action is explicitly described as part of ambulation safety?
• Your resident uses the call light system every 10 minutes and you are getting frustrated. What should you do?
• When educating a resident about a new diet, what is the most appropriate action for the CNA?
• The tripod position is used because the resident has which condition?
• Which option would be inconsistent with the ambulation instructions?
• The tripod position is used to address which condition?
• What is the correct response if asked to perform a task beyond a CNA's scope?
• Are CNAs allowed to apply restraints without a licensed nurse's order?
• Which statement best describes updating the care plan with new observations?
• Which action best describes what to do to protect residents during a hazardous situation in the dining area?
• When should barrier creams be used for skin protection?
• One nursing assistant can move a resident up in bed if
• When a resident has fallen, under which condition is it appropriate to move them?
• In addressing a resident's frustration due to difficulty understanding directives, which approach aligns with best practice?
• The position that puts resident at greatest risk of shearing injuries to the back, sacrum, and coccyx is
• When handling soiled linens, which practice helps minimize pathogen spread?
• What is the proper response when you hear a coworker discuss a resident in a public area?
• What should a CNA do in case of a fire in the facility?
• Two residents share a room. One resident is eating breakfast; roommate wants to use the bedside commode. What would you do?
• Which outcomes can be improved by providing a pleasant home-like environment in a healthcare facility?
• To ensure that hospitals are in compliance with federal regulations, they are surveyed by which organization on a semi-annual basis?
• What water temperature is generally considered safe for resident bathing?
• One of your co-workers is in the main doorway talking about a resident she handled that day. What is the best response?
• What is the role of a CNA in basic rehabilitation and restorative care?
• If a nursing home has a dining room too small for its residents and their equipment, the facility should
• A resident in assisted living requires transfer to a long-term care facility; how should you respond to the upset daughter?
• If a resident requests a room change due to conflicts, which person should be informed first?
• Why is objective, clear documentation important in resident care?
• Which practice best supports skin integrity for residents with incontinence?
• How can CNAs promote safe linen handling to minimize the spread of pathogens?
• Which device attached to the bed can help a resident move themselves during repositioning, reducing the need for multiple staff?
• Which of the following would not be a reason to place a resident in tripod?
• What does the PASS protocol for fire safety involve?
• Which statement about gait belt use is correct?
• Emotional communication deficits can be a result of
• Which feature improves safety for residents walking in hallways?
• Which action is appropriate when a resident uses a trapeze to assist repositioning?
• How can CNAs help prevent catheter-associated infections in residents with urinary catheters?
• Why is hand washing the most effective infection control measure for CNAs?
• When unsure how to perform a procedure described in the care plan, what should you do?
• A resident offers you a tip for the care provided. The correct response is to
• Why is HIPAA important in CNA practice?
• What is the purpose of reporting changes in weight or appetite promptly to the nurse?
• A new resident expresses a desire to go home. The appropriate reaction is to
• Which approach best reflects respectful care when a resident's beliefs differ from your own?
• Before standing, which footwear feature is safest?
• Before assisting a resident to stand, which footwear is required?
• What does the fire safety acronym RACE stand for?
• When communicating with a resident who has hearing loss, which practice helps ensure effective communication?
• In an acute care facility, a nursing assistant is most likely to work with which professionals?
• When a device in a resident's room is showing signs of sparking or smoke, what is the proper action?
• Judah has a hearing deficit from years of construction work. This is an example of
• Health and safety codes in California are the laws and regulations that protect which group?
• While assisting a resident in the shower, he becomes angry and starts hitting you. What should you do first?
• A task when starting a shift on an unfamiliar unit demonstrates which professional behavior?
• If a resident requests a tribal healing ceremony in his hospital room, the most appropriate action is to