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CNA Certification (Written Exam) practice questions

235 free questions with answers and explanations.

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  1. 201.A resident with an advanced directive (living will) states they do not wish to be fed by artificial means if they become unable to swallow. The nurse aide finds the resident unresponsive and unable to take food orally. What should the nurse aide do?Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
  2. 202.A resident with brittle nails and dry cuticles needs help with nail care. What is the MOST appropriate action for the CNA?Activities of Daily Living
  3. 203.A CNA is assisting a resident with dressing. The resident has moderate cognitive impairment and repeatedly tries to put their shirt on backwards. What is the MOST effective strategy for the CNA to use?Activities of Daily Living
  4. 204.A CNA is assisting a resident with a partial bed bath. Which part of the body should be washed LAST to ensure proper hygiene and prevent the spread of microorganisms?Activities of Daily Living
  5. 205.A CNA is assisting a resident who has right-sided weakness with dressing. The resident is wearing a button-down shirt. Which arm should the CNA put into the sleeve FIRST?Activities of Daily Living
  6. 206.A nurse aide is asked to obtain a sputum specimen. Which instruction is most appropriate for the nurse aide to give the resident?Basic Nursing Skills
  7. 207.A nurse aide is observing a resident and notes that their breathing is labored, shallow, and they are using accessory muscles to breathe. This observation should be reported immediately as it indicates:Basic Nursing Skills
  8. 208.A nurse aide is recording a resident's blood pressure. The reading is 138/88 mmHg. How should the nurse aide interpret this reading?Basic Nursing Skills
  9. 209.A nurse aide is preparing to measure a resident's oral temperature. Which of the following conditions would prevent the use of the oral route?Basic Nursing Skills
  10. 210.A nurse aide is measuring a resident's oxygen saturation (SpO2) using a pulse oximeter. The reading is 91%. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse aide to take?Basic Nursing Skills
  11. 211.A nurse aide is collecting a routine urine specimen from a resident. Which of the following is the most important step to ensure the integrity of the specimen?Basic Nursing Skills
  12. 212.A nurse aide is observing a resident who has a new cast on their arm. Which of the following observations should be reported to the nurse immediately?Basic Nursing Skills
  13. 213.When collecting a stool specimen for occult blood testing, the nurse aide should ensure the specimen:Basic Nursing Skills
  14. 214.A nurse aide is measuring a resident's height using a standing scale with a height rod. To ensure an accurate measurement, the nurse aide should instruct the resident to:Basic Nursing Skills
  15. 215.A nurse aide is assisting a resident with a liquid diet. The resident consumed two 8-ounce cups of broth and one 4-ounce cup of gelatin. What is the total intake in milliliters (mL)?Basic Nursing Skills
  16. 216.When documenting a resident's intake, the nurse aide should remember that 1 ounce (oz) is equivalent to how many milliliters (mL)?Basic Nursing Skills
  17. 217.A nurse aide is asked to weigh a resident who is unable to stand. Which of the following methods should the nurse aide use?Basic Nursing Skills
  18. 218.A nurse aide is taking a resident's pulse. The most common site for checking an adult's routine pulse is the:Basic Nursing Skills
  19. 219.A nurse aide is asked to obtain a routine urine specimen from a resident. Which of the following is the most important step to ensure the specimen is suitable for testing?Basic Nursing Skills
  20. 220.A nurse aide is asked to collect a sputum specimen. Which instruction should the nurse aide give to the resident to ensure a good quality specimen?Basic Nursing Skills
  21. 221.A nurse aide is documenting a resident's intake. The resident consumed 4 oz of juice, 1/2 of a 6 oz bowl of soup, and 240 mL of water. What is the total fluid intake in mL?Basic Nursing Skills
  22. 222.A nurse aide is documenting a resident's fluid intake. The resident drank 1/2 of a 6-ounce cup of coffee and a full 4-ounce glass of water. How many milliliters (mL) of fluid should the nurse aide record for this resident?Basic Nursing Skills
  23. 223.A nurse aide is preparing to measure a resident's blood pressure. Which of the following actions is most important for obtaining an accurate reading?Basic Nursing Skills
  24. 224.A nurse aide is measuring a resident's height. The resident can stand but uses a walker for support. Which is the most accurate method to measure this resident's height?Basic Nursing Skills
  25. 225.A resident's urinary output for the past 8-hour shift was 180 mL. The nurse aide should report this finding because it indicates:Basic Nursing Skills
  26. 226.A nurse aide is asked to collect a urine specimen from a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following is the correct procedure?Basic Nursing Skills
  27. 227.A nurse aide is asked to collect a urine specimen from a resident who has an indwelling urinary catheter. What is the correct procedure for collecting this specimen?Basic Nursing Skills
  28. 228.A nurse aide is monitoring a resident's pulse. Which of the following pulse rates would be considered bradycardia for an adult?Basic Nursing Skills
  29. 229.A nurse aide is observing a resident who is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. Which observation would require the nurse aide to report to the nurse immediately?Basic Nursing Skills
  30. 230.A nurse aide is asked to measure a resident's weight. The resident is able to stand and walk short distances. Which method is most appropriate for obtaining an accurate weight measurement?Basic Nursing Skills
  31. 231.A nurse aide is instructed to collect a routine stool specimen from a resident. Which of the following is the most important step to ensure the specimen's integrity?Basic Nursing Skills
  32. 232.A nurse aide is asked to obtain a routine urine specimen from a resident. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse aide to take?Basic Nursing Skills
  33. 233.A nurse aide is observing a resident's respirations. Which of the following observations indicates tachypnea?Basic Nursing Skills
  34. 234.A nurse aide is taking a resident's rectal temperature. Which of the following readings would be considered within the normal range for an adult?Basic Nursing Skills
  35. 235.A nurse aide is assisting a resident who has a new cast on their lower leg. Which observation should be immediately reported to the nurse?Basic Nursing Skills