CNA Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. While taking a resident's radial pulse, you notice that the rhythm is irregular. What is the appropriate way to count it?
Count for 10 seconds and multiply by six
Count for 15 seconds and multiply by four
Record only whether the pulse feels strong or weak
Count for a full 60 seconds and report the irregularity
2. A resident who is alert and able to decide refuses a scheduled bath. What should the nursing assistant do?
Complete the bath because it appears on the care plan
Respect the refusal, offer reasonable alternatives, and report it according to policy
Document that the bath was completed to avoid embarrassing the resident
Ask another staff member to persuade the resident until they agree
3. Which chart entry is the most objective?
Resident seemed unhappy with the meal
Resident had a fairly good breakfast
Resident ate half of the oatmeal and drank 120 mL of milk
Resident was probably not very hungry
4. A resident with diabetes becomes shaky, sweaty, and confused. What should the nursing assistant do?
Stay with the resident and immediately notify the nurse or activate the appropriate response
Wait until the next scheduled vital-sign check
Encourage the resident to walk until the symptoms pass
Give medication from the bedside drawer
5. A resident has limited mobility and is at risk for pressure injuries. Which action best helps protect the resident's skin?
Reposition the resident as directed and observe pressure areas during care
Use a ring-shaped cushion under every pressure point
Keep the head of the bed raised as high as possible all day
Massage any reddened bony area firmly
6. After removing disposable gloves used during personal care, what should a nursing assistant do next?
Put on a fresh pair of gloves before washing
Perform hand hygiene immediately
Wash hands only if the gloves were visibly torn
Clean the gloves so they can be reused
7. A resident drinks one 8-fluid-ounce cup of juice. Approximately how much intake should be recorded?
80 mL
240 mL
160 mL
480 mL
8. While helping a resident dress, you notice sudden facial drooping on one side and slurred speech. What should you do?
Finish dressing the resident before reporting the change
Note when the symptoms began and activate the emergency response immediately
Help the resident lie down and recheck in an hour
Offer food and water to see whether speech improves
9. During a prescribed range-of-motion exercise, a resident reports sharp pain. What should the nursing assistant do?
Skip documentation if the pain ends quickly
Continue more slowly until the full range is reached
Apply extra pressure to loosen the joint
Stop the movement and report the pain to the nurse
10. A resident's care plan calls for a one-person transfer from bed to wheelchair. Before beginning the transfer, which setup step is essential?
Raise the wheelchair footrests so the resident can stand on them
Place the wheelchair several feet from the bed to create working space
Position the wheelchair appropriately and lock its wheels
Keep the bed at its highest position throughout the transfer
11. During lunch, an alert adult resident suddenly cannot speak, cough, or breathe. What is the best immediate response?
Call for help, activate the emergency response, and begin trained choking first aid
Leave briefly to find the resident's nurse
Offer water to help clear the food
Wait to see whether the blockage clears on its own
12. A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. Where should the drainage bag be kept?
On the bed beside the resident for easy access
Above bladder level to encourage drainage
Below bladder level and off the floor
Disconnected from the tubing when the resident walks
13. A resident has swallowing precautions and receives a prescribed texture-modified meal. Which action best supports safer eating?
Mix all foods together so the meal is easier to finish
Encourage the resident to tilt the head backward with each swallow
Seat the resident upright and follow the prescribed food texture and assistance plan
Offer thin liquids between bites unless the resident objects
14. While changing an occupied bed, how should clean linens be handled?
Place them on the floor briefly if the floor looks clean
Place unused clean linens on another resident's bed
Hold them against the uniform to keep both hands free
Keep them away from the uniform and avoid shaking them
15. A resident tells you that someone hurt them and asks you not to tell anyone. What is the most appropriate response?
Listen calmly, support immediate safety, and report the concern promptly through required channels
Question other residents to determine whether the account is accurate
Confront the person named by the resident before making a report
Promise secrecy unless visible injuries appear
16. What is the basic purpose of Standard Precautions?
To apply only when a resident has a confirmed contagious disease
To isolate every resident who develops a fever
To replace hand hygiene whenever gloves are available
To reduce exposure to blood, body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes during all relevant care