CNA Workbook Practice Test

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