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Nurse Aide Written exam 3 TMU- Iowa

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A resident has difficulty hearing. How should the CNA communicate? (Variation 1)

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Nurse Aide Written exam 3 TMU- Iowa Practice Questions

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Question 1

A resident has difficulty hearing. How should the CNA communicate? (Variation 1)

  1. Shout
  2. Face resident and speak clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Speak fast
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Correct answer:

  1. Face resident and speak clearly

Explanation: Facing the resident improves understanding.

Question 2

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 2)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 3

A resident has difficulty hearing. How should the CNA communicate? (Variation 3)

  1. Shout
  2. Face resident and speak clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Speak fast
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Face resident and speak clearly

Explanation: Facing the resident improves understanding.

Question 4

A resident becomes dizzy while walking. What should the CNA do first? (Variation 4)

  1. Assist the resident to sit down
  2. Continue walking
  3. Ignore it
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Assist the resident to sit down

Explanation: Safety is the priority; sitting prevents falls.

Question 5

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 5)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 6

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 6)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 7

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 7)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 8

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 8)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 9

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 9)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.

Question 10

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 10)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 11

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 11)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 12

A resident becomes dizzy while walking. What should the CNA do first? (Variation 12)

  1. Assist the resident to sit down
  2. Continue walking
  3. Ignore it
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Assist the resident to sit down

Explanation: Safety is the priority; sitting prevents falls.

Question 13

A resident complains of pain. What should the CNA do? (Variation 13)

  1. Give medication
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Ignore
  4. Delay
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Pain must be reported for assessment.

Question 14

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 14)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 15

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 15)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 16

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 16)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 17

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 17)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 18

A resident becomes dizzy while walking. What should the CNA do first? (Variation 18)

  1. Assist the resident to sit down
  2. Continue walking
  3. Ignore it
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Assist the resident to sit down

Explanation: Safety is the priority; sitting prevents falls.

Question 19

A resident complains of pain. What should the CNA do? (Variation 19)

  1. Give medication
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Ignore
  4. Delay
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Pain must be reported for assessment.

Question 20

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 20)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 21

A resident complains of pain. What should the CNA do? (Variation 21)

  1. Give medication
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Ignore
  4. Delay
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Pain must be reported for assessment.

Question 22

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 22)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 23

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 23)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 24

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 24)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 25

A resident becomes dizzy while walking. What should the CNA do first? (Variation 25)

  1. Assist the resident to sit down
  2. Continue walking
  3. Ignore it
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Assist the resident to sit down

Explanation: Safety is the priority; sitting prevents falls.

Question 26

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 26)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 27

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 27)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.

Question 28

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 28)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 29

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 29)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 30

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 30)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 31

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 31)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 32

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 32)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.

Question 33

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 33)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 34

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 34)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 35

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 35)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 36

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 36)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 37

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 37)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 38

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 38)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 39

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 39)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 40

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 40)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 41

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 41)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 42

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 42)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 43

A resident complains of pain. What should the CNA do? (Variation 43)

  1. Give medication
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Ignore
  4. Delay
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Pain must be reported for assessment.

Question 44

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 44)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 45

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 45)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.

Question 46

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 46)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 47

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 47)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.

Question 48

A CNA enters a room and sees spilled water on the floor. What should be done? (Variation 48)

  1. Ignore
  2. Clean it immediately
  3. Walk around it
  4. Report later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Clean it immediately

Explanation: Removing hazards prevents falls.

Question 49

A resident has difficulty hearing. How should the CNA communicate? (Variation 49)

  1. Shout
  2. Face resident and speak clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Speak fast
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Face resident and speak clearly

Explanation: Facing the resident improves understanding.

Question 50

A resident becomes dizzy while walking. What should the CNA do first? (Variation 50)

  1. Assist the resident to sit down
  2. Continue walking
  3. Ignore it
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Assist the resident to sit down

Explanation: Safety is the priority; sitting prevents falls.

Question 51

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 51)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 52

A resident complains of pain. What should the CNA do? (Variation 52)

  1. Give medication
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Ignore
  4. Delay
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Pain must be reported for assessment.

Question 53

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 53)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 54

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 54)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 55

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 55)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 56

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 56)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.

Question 57

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 57)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 58

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 58)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 59

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 59)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 60

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 60)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 61

A CNA notices redness on a resident’s heel that does not fade. What is the best action? (Variation 61)

  1. Ignore it
  2. Report to nurse
  3. Massage area
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to nurse

Explanation: Non-blanchable redness may indicate early pressure ulcer and must be reported.

Question 62

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 62)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 63

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 63)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 64

A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do? (Variation 64)

  1. Force the bath
  2. Respect refusal and report
  3. Ignore
  4. Punish
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Respect refusal and report

Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; report to nurse.

Question 65

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 65)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 66

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 66)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 67

A resident is choking and cannot speak. What should the CNA do? (Variation 67)

  1. Give water
  2. Perform abdominal thrusts
  3. Wait
  4. Call later
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Perform abdominal thrusts

Explanation: Immediate action is required to clear airway obstruction.

Question 68

A resident with dementia is agitated. What is the best response? (Variation 68)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and reassure
  3. Ignore
  4. Restrain
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and reassure

Explanation: Calm reassurance reduces agitation and confusion.

Question 69

A CNA is feeding a resident who starts coughing. What should be done? (Variation 69)

  1. Continue feeding
  2. Stop feeding and sit upright
  3. Lay flat
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Stop feeding and sit upright

Explanation: Stopping feeding prevents aspiration risk.

Question 70

A resident falls. What is the CNA’s first action? (Variation 70)

  1. Move resident
  2. Report immediately
  3. Check for injury
  4. Leave
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Check for injury

Explanation: Assess for injury before moving the resident.