CNA EXAM CRAM test -01

The CNA who willfully does not provide care to a resident is guilty of which of the following?

Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer?

A nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member of a resident for taking good care of
the member’s mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant?

Which of the following is not part of the procedure when documenting in the medical record?

Which of the following behaviors is considered a demonstration of caring?

The nursing assistant is ready to enter Mrs. Jane Smith’s room to care for her. Which of the
following is the best way to approach Mrs. Smith?

When a resident refuses a bath, the nursing assistant should perform which of the How may I help you?”

When residents have visitors, it is important for the nursing assistant to do which of the following?

Which of the following is not included in the resident’s right to information?

Which of the following best defines quadriplegia?

When the nursing assistant is communicating with a resident who is suffering from memory loss,
which of the following constitutes appropriate communication skills?

Which of the following creates an environment for effective communication with a resident who is
visually impaired?

 What is the appropriate action of the nursing assistant when the resident asks for time
alone with her husband?

Which of the following substances should be used to cleanse the drain on the urinary drainage bag
after emptying it?

 Which of the following actions is a violation of the resident’s right to privacy and security?

Which of the following best defines an ombudsman?

Which of the following is a sign that a resident is being physically or verbally abused?

Which of the following is an example of maintaining client confidentiality?

While the CNA was assisting a new resident with his morning care, the CNA noticed that the new
resident had several bruises in various stages of healing. The correct action of the CNA is to:

The CNA is asked to take the temperature of a resident who has been vomiting. Which of the routes is most appropriate?

Which position is correct for the CNA who is assisting a resident from a chair to the bed?

What is the best position for the CNA to use in order to prevent injury to his or her back or neck
while bathing a resident?

Which of the following procedures requires the CNA to wear gloves in order to adhere to standard precautions?

The best position for a resident who is unconscious and needs oral care is which of the following?

What is the most important action the CNA can perform to prevent the spread of infections?

Which is part of the dress code for CNAs working in long-term care facilities?

What action by the CNA is acceptable when a resident has his or her room door open?

Which of the following selections could be grounds for legal action by a resident?

When a sharps container is full it should be

When asked by the nurse to be in the room for a sterile procedure, the CNA knows that the main
goal implied by the term “sterile” is to keep the area free of pathogens by

What is the best response of the CNA when a resident requests that his or her toenails be trimmed?

What should the nursing assistant do when he or she discovers a resident has edema?

What is the best way to encourage social interaction?

 Which of the following signs does not indicate the patient may be in pain?

What is the final action the CNA should take when performing toileting?

A CNA is reviewing a patient’s diet during shift change. Which of the following actions would be
indicated for a resident who has difficulty sleeping?

There are times when the blood pressure cannot be taken in one arm. Which of the following sites
is recommended to take a blood pressure?

A resident tells the nursing assistant that her arm is uncomfortable at the place she has an IV. The
nursing assistant knows to report which of following signs to the nurse?

A nursing assistant has just suffered a needle stick while working with a resident who is positive
for AIDS. Which of the following is the most important action the nursing assist should take?

What does having a paralyzed side mean?

Which of the following is the most appropriate skin care for a resident who is on nasal oxygen?

To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the resident when?

When correcting a mistake in the chart, the nursing assistant knows it is best to do which of the following?

Which of the following is not a sign that an elderly resident may be suffering from a urinary tract infection?

A resident who sometimes has episodes of aggressive behavior is admitted to the Alzheimer’s unit.
Which response by the CNA is important for safety when the resident is aggressive?

The CNA is responsible to do which of following when providing post-mortem care?

Select all the steps below that are not part of obtaining an oral temperature using an electronic
thermometer (not all the steps are listed).

A resident with a stroke is fitted for a leg brace. Which intervention is most important when caring
for this resident?

The most accurate reading for a radial pulse will be to count it for a full

For an accurate blood pressure reading

 When the nursing assistant cleanses the genital and rectal areas, he or she is performing which of the following?

Which of the following is a measure to prevent falls?

When the doctor asks you to get the nurse “stat,” when does he mean for you to do it?

When is an ostomy pouch emptied?

When the CNA notices that he or she is becoming impatient with a resident, he or she should do
which of the following?

When the resident asks to see a pastor of his or her faith, the CNA knows to

When the CNA is helping a resident perform passive range-of-motion movements, the most effective indicator that movement should be stopped occurs when the resident reports

A precaution against what type of danger requires the nursing assistant to wear a mask?

Which of the following medical terms is used for describing a broken bone?

When assisting the resident to ambulate using a gait-transfer belt, the resident should be asked if

The number one way to prevent contamination from resident to resident is for the CNA to

Which of the following behaviors is considered a violation of the resident’s right to privacy?

What is the first action of the CNA when he or she notices a reddened area on the right hip when
turning the resident in bed?

The wife asks to pray with the resident before leaving, but visiting hours are over. Which of the
following is the CNA’s best response?

A Jewish resident asks the CNA if he is getting kosher meals. The CNA realizes that kosher meals are

Which of the following is the best position in which to place the resident to assist with oral care?

The safest way to dress a resident who has a problem with weakness on one side of the body is to
begin with the

Which of the following are behaviors commonly related to a resident with mild cognitive

Which of the following actions will help to prevent injury to the skin from a cold compress?

The resident who has had a stroke may have difficulties swallowing and be placed on aspiration
precautions. Which of the following actions are important for the CNA to take to prevent
aspiration?

What team member is responsible for developing a discharge plan for a resident?

Which of the following is an example of an assistive device?

Of the following selections, which one, when performed by the CNA, will most assist the resident
to reach his or her highest possible functional and physical status?

Select all that apply to the goals of restorative care.

New residents may grieve the loss of their independence. Which of the following will aid the new
resident in the adjustment?