CNA Exam Questions 2022

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CNA Exam 2022

A certified nursing assistant, or CNA, helps patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). CNA’s are also commonly referred to as a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), or a Nurse’s Aid.

Some individuals will use their knowledge as a CNA to bridge the gap to further their career and become an LPN or RN. Interestingly, a large number of CNAs are already in a nursing school program and use this career as a chance to learn more about the healthcare world and gain additional real-world application and knowledge. Others become a CNA in order to determine if they want to continue to the next step in their healthcare journey.

 

Free CNA Practice Test

1. You have worked for three days and have not seen the physician in the facility. The physician comes to you, the bedside CNA caregiver, and asks you how this resident is doing, then she goes to the chart and you observe her charting three days’ visits based on your report. She writes an order for skin cream which you suggest and backdates the order to yesterday. What is your ethical obligation in this scenario?

 
 
 
 
 

2. You have been asked to record the amount of food that the person has eaten during each meal.  What kinds of words or numbers would you use to record this food intake?

 
 
 
 

3. You take an adult’s blood pressure and it is 40/20. You immediately report this to the nurse. The nurse returns to the patient room with you. She instructs you to place the patient in a Trendelenberg position while the nurse rechecks the blood pressure. You will put the patient into the Trendelenberg position.

 
 
 
 
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4. What is the relationship between HIPPA and technological advances?

 
 
 
 

5. Which federal agency is responsible for infection control in hospitals and skilled facilities?

 
 
 
 
 

6. Your coworker has been accused of verbally abusing a resident. What will happen to him now?

 
 
 
 

7. A CNA sees a former patient across the store. The CNA cared for this former patient for 6 months and got to know her well. Based on that scenario, which of the following is accurate with regards to HIPAA?

 
 
 
 
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8. You are working a 7 AM to 3 PM shift. Mr. Mack returns from dialysis at 2 PM. What should you do for him before your shift is finished?

 
 
 
 

9. Which of the following matches one of the five senses with an alternative term or definition?

 
 
 
 

10. You are taking Mr. D’s blood pressure. The first sound that you hear is at 162 and the second sound that you hear is at 86. You should document and report that the blood pressure is:

 
 
 
 

11. In relation to infections organisms, what does MDRO mean?

 
 
 
 
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12. What other preventive measure will prevent Mary Eden from falling from her bed?

 
 
 
 
 

13. Which governmental agency mandates that workplaces, including healthcare settings, have security plans in place to prevent workplace violence?

 
 
 
 

14. Your resident has had a stroke and has residual paralysis (hemiplegia) on her left side. What type of range of motion exercises can you, as a CNA working with rehabilitation, be asked to perform on her?

 
 
 
 

15. What is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic?

 
 
 
 
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16. The RN has assigned you to empty urinary drainage bags for a group of patients. You should take which of the following actions?

 
 
 
 

17. As a CNA you are working with 6-8 year old children with mental disabilities. What should you do to prevent injury to them?

 
 
 
 

18. You have 3 call lights on while you are serving trays. One is a resident who calls all the time for trivial things. One is a resident who has had diarrhea all night and probably wants to be cleaned. The third one is calling because her meal is cold and she wants you to microwave it for her. What do you do first?

 
 
 
 

19. You are caring for an Alzheimer’s patient who is confused. What can you do to decrease the level of confusion?

 
 
 
 

20. You take the blood pressure for your patient while they are in bed and then you take it as soon as they rise from the bed and stand. The patient’s blood pressure in bed was 152/85 and the blood pressure when standing was 96/46.You should:

 
 
 
 
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21. Mr. Allen can be combative during care. How do you respond if he attempts to strike you?

 
 
 
 

22. Your patient has finished a 12-ounce can of ice tea and 8 ounces of fresh orange juice. What will you record on the Intake and Output form for this patient intake?

 
 
 
 

23. Many elders are affected by lowered metabolism and the loss of subcutaneous tissue. These physiological changes can lead to one of the following?

 
 
 
 

24. Which of the following does not cause aspiration?

 
 
 
 

25. Your resident is actively dying. You want to stay with her but you have other residents and 2 call lights on. How should you handle this?

 
 
 
 

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Download more than 1500 CNA practice questions and answers that are similar to the actual test. Good luck on your exam! 

An applicant for certification as a CNA shall comply with each of the following:

You must complete and submit the following to CDPH: 

Once you have completed the CDPH-approved training program, you will need to successfully pass the Competency Evaluation Examination.  If you successfully pass the Competency Examination, you must allow at least thirty (30) days for CDPH to receive your examination results from the testing vendor.

What are the requirements to become a CNA?

A prospective CNA will complete an approved program unless he or she can demonstrate equivalent training in another healthcare field. Approved California programs include at least 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised training. Training can be completed in a regular employment context if it meets the requirements of state code. A list of approved CNA programs can be found on the Department of Public Health website (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/CNA.aspx).

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Equivalency: A prospective CNA may meet equivalency requirements on the basis of partial completion of an LPN or RN nursing program or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program. A healthcare worker may also qualify based on military training.

In most cases, equivalency candidates must demonstrate recent paid employment in the field. This requirement does not apply to nursing graduates who received their degrees within the previous two years.

Candidates applying on the basis of equivalent training are directed to contact the Department of Health at 916-327-2445.

How can I get my CNA license active in California?
 
If you are a CA cna you need to have 48 hours of continuing education (CE) to renew your license. The California board will allow you to take 24 ceu hours online (from cnaZone) you need to take the rest “face to face”, in a live classroom setting.
 
How do I check the status of my CNA license in Texas?
 
If there comes a time when you need to check your CNA status in Texas, go to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission website and navigate as follows: Doing Business With HHS, Licensing Credentialing & Regulation, Credentialing, Nurse Aide Registry.
 
How do I find my CNA license number in Georgia?
 
The nurse aide’s certification number may be found on the front of the nurse aide’s certification letter. The Georgia Nurse Aide Program requires a minimum of 85 hours, which includes classroom, lab and clinical rotation, for all approved nurse aide training program courses in the State of Georgia.
 
How do you keep CNA license active in Virginia?
 
You must work as a paid nurse aide in Virginia during the two-year period to be eligible for renewal. If you do not meet this requirement, or you forget to renew, you will need to reinstate your certification.
 
Does Florida have reciprocity for CNA license?
 
You can apply to the Florida Board of Nursing for reciprocity of your C.N.A. license with another state, without being required to take the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The Florida Board of Nursing will determine your eligibility based on results of background screening.
 
How long does a CNA license last in Maryland?
 
Interested parties may contact the Board at MBON.CNATrainingProgram@maryland.gov​. CNA certification is for a 2-year period following the date of the first renewal. Costs for renewal is $40 for the 2-year period.
 
How do I keep my CNA license active in Washington State?
 
To remain active on the CNA registry in Washington, a nursing assistant who works in a nursing facility must never have a time period that exceeds two years when he or she does not work for pay as a caregiver. You can check this by calling the registry at 360-725-2570.
 
Do Illinois CNAs have a license number?
 
Illinois does not issue CNAs Illinois CNA license numbers or cards. The registry is all that you and employers need to verify your CNA status. If you are licensed in another state, you must get on the Illinois state registry before you are allowed to work as a nursing assistant in the state.

DO YOU NEED A DEGREE TO BECOME A CNA?

You do not need a college degree to become a CNA. That’s one thing that makes it attractive to many aspiring nurses. You will, however, need to undergo training through a state-accredited training program. As long as you have a high-school diploma or a GED, you should be able to sign up for a CNA program and get started on your journey. Bear in mind that some programs will require you to pass a background check, an entrance exam, or both.

As stated above, most CNA training programs last anywhere from four weeks to about 12 weeks, although some may last longer. On top of the classroom portion of the training, you’ll learn in a hands-on fashion by completing clinical hours in an actual healthcare facility, usually for a few weeks after your coursework has wrapped up. Your courses will cover a wide range of topics, including:

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  • Basic nursing care…
  • Long-term nursing care…
  • Taking vital signs…
  • Emergency protocols…
  • Infection control…
  • Mental health care…
  • Client rights…
  • Ethics in nursing…
  • And much more.
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