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WorksheetsCNA Exam practice questions (#1)
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What do you do when a patient is having a seizure?
Restrain the patient and insert a tongue depressor to prevent biting
Protect from injury by clearing the area, cushion the head, time the seizure, and do not put anything in the mouth
Give the patient water and have them sit upright
Begin CPR immediately
Explain the Biohazard Sign.
It marks areas where loud noise is present
It indicates materials or locations that may contain infectious or potentially infectious biological hazards
It warns of slippery floors
It means food-safe storage only
What are the normal/abnormal temperatures?
Normal adult oral temperature is 97.6–99.6°F; fever is typically ≥100.4°F
Normal adult oral temperature is 96.0–98.0°F; fever is typically ≥99.0°F
Normal adult oral temperature is 95.0–96.0°F; fever is typically ≥98.0°F
Normal adult oral temperature is 99.0–101.0°F; fever is typically ≥102.0°F
What disease causes glaucoma and cataracts?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Influenza
Arthritis
How are you supposed to care for a patient with a loss of vision?
Move furniture often so the patient learns new paths
Announce yourself, explain each step, keep items in consistent locations, and offer assistance during ambulation
Speak only when asked questions and avoid touch
Turn off all lights to reduce stimulation
When are you supposed to send a patient’s valuables home?
On admission, send valuables home with family or secure them per facility policy
At discharge only
After the first week of hospitalization
Never—keep all valuables at bedside
Where is the radial pulse located?
On the side of the neck near the trachea
On the wrist at the thumb side
In the groin fold
On the top of the foot near the toes
Explain why you would respect a patient’s religious beliefs.
To comply with the ethical duty to respect patient rights, dignity, and cultural beliefs
Only to avoid disagreements with family members
Because discussing beliefs is illegal in healthcare
To ensure faster discharge
Explain the correct use of a walker (elbow flexion/walker height).
Elbows locked straight; walker set above shoulder height
Elbows flexed about 15–30 degrees; walker height at the wrist crease when standing upright
Elbows flexed 90 degrees; walker set at knee level
Elbows slightly bent; walker set behind the body
What is the average pulse and respiration?
Pulse 40–60 beats per minute; respirations 8–10 per minute
Pulse 60–100 beats per minute; respirations 12–20 per minute
Pulse 100–140 beats per minute; respirations 20–30 per minute
Pulse 50–70 beats per minute; respirations 10–12 per minute
Explain how to take blood pressure.
Place the cuff over the wrist, inflate until radial pulse disappears, and record one number
Wrap cuff on the upper arm, locate the brachial artery, place the stethoscope over it, inflate the cuff, slowly deflate, and note the systolic and diastolic readings
Place the cuff on the thigh and listen over the popliteal artery for brachial readings
Estimate by palpation only without a cuff
What are air and water mattresses used for?
To keep patients warmer than standard mattresses
To improve posture by forcing spinal alignment
To reduce pressure and help prevent pressure injuries by redistributing weight
To increase bed height for taller patients
A patient ate 70% of food and 30% fluid. What is their intake?
100%
70%
30%
50%
Who do you call if a patient is neglected or abused?
The patient’s roommate
Immediately report to the charge nurse/supervisor per facility policy
Only the patient’s family
No one—wait to see if the situation improves
Explain religious and food preferences.
Offer the standard menu and avoid substitutions
Honor religious and cultural food preferences and provide appropriate alternatives as listed in the care plan
Discourage preferences to maintain strict calorie counts
Allow preferences only on holidays
When using a bedpan what should you raise?
The foot of the bed
The head of the bed to a semi‑Fowler’s position for comfort and effectiveness
Only the side rails
Nothing—keep the bed completely flat
Explain Fire Safety (RACE and PASS).
RACE: Run, Alert, Calm, Exit; PASS: Push, Aim, Stop, Spray
RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate; PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
RACE: Report, Ask, Cover, Secure; PASS: Place, Adjust, Support, Seal
RACE: Remove, Arrange, Call, Exit; PASS: Pull, Align, Slide, Sweep
What organization sets safety guidelines?
OSHA
FDA
CDC
EPA
What are MSDS sheets?
Lists of patient diets
Medication administration schedules
Documents that describe chemical hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures
Discharge planning forms
How do you care for a dying patient?
Focus only on vital signs and avoid conversation
Provide comfort, dignity, privacy, and pain management per orders, and offer emotional support
Keep lights bright and encourage strenuous activity
Avoid family presence to reduce stress
How do you care for a patient with lice?
Ignore and continue routine care
Use pediculicide treatments per orders, follow contact precautions, and launder clothing and linens in hot water
Shave the patient’s head without permission
Give only oral antibiotics
Which body system is diabetes associated with?
Endocrine system
Respiratory system
Musculoskeletal system
Integumentary system
