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WorksheetsCNA Test 1 PreCheck
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which statement best describes the CNA’s role on the healthcare team?
Makes medical diagnoses
Provides basic care and reports changes
Prescribes treatments
Works independently without supervision
Which task should a CNA always report to the nurse immediately?
Resident asking for a blanket
New onset of shortness of breath
Resident refusing dessert
Family member visiting late
Which action shows respect for resident rights?
Sharing information with family without permission
Providing care without explaining
Allowing privacy during personal care
Rushing through tasks
Which is an example of negligence?
Accidentally spilling water
Forgetting to report a fall
Documenting care late
Asking a nurse for help
Which type of facility focuses on long-term assistance with daily living?
Emergency room
Acute care hospital
Long-term care facility
Outpatient clinic
A CNA notices a resident grimacing and holding their chest. What is the BEST action?
Wait to see if it stops
Tell the resident to rest
Report immediately to the nurse
Document at the end of the shift
Which communication technique is most effective with older adults?
Speaking loudly at all times
Using simple, clear language
Speaking for the resident
Rushing conversations
Which is a common barrier to communication?
Eye contact
Hearing loss
Calm tone
Proper lighting
If a resident does not understand instructions, the CNA should:
Repeat louder
Rephrase using simpler words
Walk away
Ask another resident to explain
Which action by a CNA helps prevent falls?
Leaving clutter on the floor
Encouraging residents to hurry
Ensuring nonskid footwear is worn
Turning off lights at night
When should hand hygiene be performed?
Only after visible contamination
Before and after resident contact
Only when gloves are unavailable
At the end of the shift
Which item is considered biohazard waste?
Food tray
Used gloves
Paper towels
Clean linens
Which PPE is MOST appropriate when there is a risk of splashing body fluids?
Gloves only
Mask and gown
Shoes
Hair cover only
A resident with dementia believes they must “go to work.” The CNA should:
Argue and correct them
Tell them they are wrong
Redirect the conversation calmly
Ignore the resident
Which behavior is common in residents with dementia?
Sudden recovery of memory
Wandering
Improved judgment
Increased independence
What is the CNA’s role in end-of-life care?
Making medical decisions
Providing comfort and emotional support
Explaining legal documents
Withholding care
Which action shows sensitivity during end-of-life care?
Limiting family visits
Speaking loudly about the resident
Providing privacy and comfort
Avoiding the resident
If a resident has a DNR order, the CNA should:
Decide whether to follow it
Perform CPR anyway
Follow facility policy and notify the nurse
Ask the resident to change it
Which situation requires use of standard precautions?
Only residents with infections
Only residents on isolation
All residents
Only residents with wounds
Which action demonstrates professional behavior by a CNA?
Complaining about residents
Following the chain of command
Sharing personal opinions
Ignoring facility policies
