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Nurse Aide Written Exam Set CNA 2

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A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q1)

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Nurse Aide Written Exam Set CNA 2 Practice Questions

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Question 1

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q1)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 2

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q2)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 3

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q3)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 4

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q4)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 5

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q5)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 6

A CNA is providing care. What action best prevents infection? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q6)

  1. Skip gloves
  2. Wash hands properly
  3. Reuse equipment
  4. Ignore hygiene
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Wash hands properly

Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent infection.

Question 7

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q7)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 8

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q8)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 9

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q9)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 10

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q10)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 11

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q11)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 12

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q12)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 13

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q13)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 14

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q14)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 15

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q15)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 16

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q16)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 17

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q17)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 18

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q18)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 19

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q19)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 20

A CNA is providing care. What action best prevents infection? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q20)

  1. Skip gloves
  2. Wash hands properly
  3. Reuse equipment
  4. Ignore hygiene
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Wash hands properly

Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent infection.

Question 21

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q21)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 22

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q22)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 23

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q23)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 24

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q24)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 25

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q25)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 26

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q26)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 27

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q27)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 28

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q28)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 29

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q29)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 30

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q30)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 31

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q31)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 32

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q32)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 33

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q33)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 34

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q34)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 35

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q35)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 36

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q36)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 37

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q37)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 38

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q38)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 39

A CNA is providing care. What action best prevents infection? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q39)

  1. Skip gloves
  2. Wash hands properly
  3. Reuse equipment
  4. Ignore hygiene
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Wash hands properly

Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent infection.

Question 40

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q40)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 41

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q41)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 42

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q42)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 43

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q43)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 44

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q44)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 45

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q45)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 46

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q46)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 47

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q47)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 48

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q48)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 49

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q49)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 50

A CNA is providing care. What action best prevents infection? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q50)

  1. Skip gloves
  2. Wash hands properly
  3. Reuse equipment
  4. Ignore hygiene
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Wash hands properly

Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent infection.

Question 51

A CNA is providing care. What action best prevents infection? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q51)

  1. Skip gloves
  2. Wash hands properly
  3. Reuse equipment
  4. Ignore hygiene
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Wash hands properly

Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent infection.

Question 52

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q52)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 53

Which action respects patient rights? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q53)

  1. Ignore preferences
  2. Offer choices
  3. Rush care
  4. Decide for patient
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Offer choices

Explanation: Offering choices supports autonomy.

Question 54

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q54)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 55

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q55)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 56

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q56)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 57

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q57)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 58

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q58)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 59

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q59)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 60

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q60)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 61

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q61)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 62

Why keep catheter bag below bladder? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q62)

  1. Comfort
  2. Prevent backflow
  3. Ease emptying
  4. See urine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Prevent backflow

Explanation: Prevents urine from flowing back and causing infection.

Question 63

A resident is short of breath. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q63)

  1. Lay flat
  2. Sit upright
  3. Ignore
  4. Give food
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sit upright

Explanation: Upright position improves breathing.

Question 64

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q64)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 65

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q65)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 66

A resident is at risk of falling. What is the best intervention? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q66)

  1. Leave alone
  2. Ensure call light within reach
  3. Dim lights
  4. Ignore
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ensure call light within reach

Explanation: Keeping call light within reach allows quick assistance and reduces fall risk.

Question 67

Which is a sign of hypoglycemia? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q67)

  1. Dry skin
  2. Sweating
  3. Weight gain
  4. Slow pulse
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Sweating

Explanation: Sweating is a key symptom of low blood sugar.

Question 68

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q68)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.

Question 69

A CNA communicates with a confused resident. What is best? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q69)

  1. Argue
  2. Speak calmly and clearly
  3. Ignore
  4. Rush
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Speak calmly and clearly

Explanation: Calm and simple communication improves understanding.

Question 70

A CNA notices redness on skin. What should be done? (Set CNA Related Set 1 Q70)

  1. Massage area
  2. Report and reposition
  3. Ignore
  4. Apply heat
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report and reposition

Explanation: Redness may indicate pressure injury and must be addressed.