WorksheetsCNA Exam Practice Questions (#2)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
When is the best time to collect sputum?
Early morning before breakfast
After lunch
Before bedtime
Immediately after brushing teeth
Explain the procedure for feeding a blind patient.
Use the clock method to describe food placement, name each item, and guide the utensils to consistent positions
Feed quickly without verbal cues to avoid confusion
Place foods randomly and let the patient locate them independently
Avoid describing the meal to promote independence
Explain how to do mouth care for an unconscious patient.
Turn the patient on the side and use swabs with minimal fluid; suction as needed
Keep the patient flat and brush with large amounts of water
Ask the patient to swish and spit mouthwash
Skip oral care to prevent aspiration
What are all of the pulse sites?
Temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis
Temporal, carotid, apical only
Radial, femoral, posterior tibial only
Carotid and radial only
Explain good body mechanics and ergonomics.
Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and hold objects close to the body
Twist at the waist while lifting away from the body
Bend at the waist with straight legs
Lift with your arms while keeping knees locked
What is dementia and what is the first sign of it?
A lung disease; first sign is chronic cough
A progressive decline in cognitive function; first sign is memory loss
A brain infection; first sign is high fever
A mood disorder; first sign is prolonged euphoria
What is the first thing you should do when a fire starts?
Rescue anyone in immediate danger
Call your supervisor before taking action
Run outside and wait
Search for a fire extinguisher first
What is restorative therapy?
Care designed to help regain function and independence after illness or injury
A type of emergency care focused on resuscitation only
A diet plan for chronic conditions
A cosmetic program to improve appearance
Who are cardiac diets used for?
Patients with cardiovascular disease or hypertension
Patients with diabetes
Patients with celiac disease
Patients with kidney failure
Explain diabetic diets.
Balanced meals with controlled carbohydrates and limited added sugars
High-sugar foods to prevent low blood glucose
Unlimited carbohydrates as long as fats are low
High-protein meals with no vegetables
Where should a catheter bag be placed?
Below the level of the bladder, secured to the bed frame
Above the level of the bladder
At the same level as the bladder
On the patient’s lap
What is aphasia?
An impairment in the ability to speak or understand language due to brain damage
A difficulty swallowing food safely
A loss of muscle strength in the limbs
An inability to see clearly despite glasses
On what side should you put a wheelchair for a patient with a weak leg?
On the strong side
On the weak side
Directly behind the patient
Directly in front, blocking movement
As a CNA, are you allowed to start an IV?
No, starting IVs is outside a CNA’s scope of practice
Yes, with verbal permission from a nurse
Yes, if the patient requests it
Only at night shift
If a male patient is bedridden, do you let him stand to use the urinal?
No; keep him in bed and provide the urinal with assistance
Yes; standing is required for accurate output
Yes; but only without assistance
No; use a bedpan instead of a urinal
What is the universal choke sign?
Hands clutching the throat
Arms crossed over the chest
Hands raised above the head
Finger pointing to the mouth
What is the number one way to prevent infection?
Perform proper hand hygiene
Wear a mask at all times
Avoid all patient contact
Use antibiotics routinely
How do you deal with a deceased patient’s family?
Provide privacy and compassionate support while following facility policy
Avoid contact to prevent emotional distress
Immediately discuss billing and paperwork only
Encourage quick removal without conversation
Explain standard precautions.
Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious; use hand hygiene and appropriate PPE
Use gloves only when blood is visible
Apply PPE only for patients with confirmed infections
Rely on hand sanitizer instead of washing hands
How do you help a patient who is falling?
Do not try to stop the fall; support and lower the patient to the floor, protect the head
Pull the patient upright quickly
Step aside and avoid contact
Hold the patient by the arms to keep them standing
How should a fire extinguisher be aimed/positioned when trying to put out a fire?
Aim at the base of the fire and sweep side to side
Aim at the flames near the top
Spray in short bursts into the air
Place the extinguisher on the floor and wait
How do you measure the height of a bedridden patient?
Use a measuring tape to measure from the crown of the head to the heel while the patient lies flat
Estimate based on arm span only
Record the height listed in the chart without measuring
Measure only from knee to head and double it
What do you do for a patient who is vomiting?
Position the patient on the side or sit them up, provide an emesis basin, and offer oral care; report amount and appearance
Keep the patient flat and delay care
Give water immediately and leave the room
Ignore the episode unless blood is present
What is the normal rectal temperature?
98.6°F to 100.6°F (average about 99.6°F)
96.8°F to 98.0°F
100.6°F to 102.6°F
97.0°F exactly
