The CNA exam is divided into two parts: a written test and a skills test. The written test mainly assesses the candidate's understanding of the role of a nursing assistant and the basic knowledge required in nursing work.
Typically, the CNA written test includes 60 to 100 questions and the test time ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes, depending on the state's requirements. After passing this part of the exam, candidates can enter the skills test. The following is part of the written test content
1.Why should you wash hands after client care?
a) to avoid cross-contamination.
b) because your doctor has given you the instructions.
c) to feel fresh and clean.
d) none of the above.
Answer: a) to avoid cross-contamination
2.A patient suffering from stress incontinence may
a) Behave in a violent manner.
b) Like sitting isolated.
c) leak urine while he coughs or laughs loudly.
d) Never talk to you openly.
Answer: c) leak urine while he coughs or laughs loudly
3.Cold applications help to:
a) Maintain a normal body temperature.
b) Get rid of the redness on the skin surface.
c) Avoid or control swelling.
d) Feel the patient fresh.
Answer: c) Avoid or control swelling
4.You should take care to wash a catheter:
a ) away from the meatus.
b) in the front of your patient.
c) in a clean bathroom.
d) only when your doctor says so.
Answer: a) away from the meatus.
5.How will you handle a patient who disagrees upon the fact that he will be dying of cancer soon?
a)Listen him patiently as the reaction is quite obvious.
b)Show him the medical reports.
c)Tell him to discuss with his family members.
d)Ignore his concerns.
Answer: a) Listen him patiently as the reaction is quite obvious.
6.If you apply restraints on aresident without proper orders from your charge nurse, you may be charged for:
a)false imprisonment.
b)Acting against your organizatio's ruls and policies.
c)Disobedience.
d)Ignorance.
Answer: a) false imprisonment.
7.The purpose of slipknot while securing a restraint is to
a)Enable easy replacement of the restraint.
b)Ensure easy and quick movement of the restraint.
c)Aoid the restraint from slippi
d)No significant purpose.
Answer: b) :Ensureeasy and quick movement the restraint.
8.When is the H.s. care given?
a)before admission.
b)before discharge.
c)before bedtime.
d)in the morning.
Answer: c) before bedtime.
9.Folowing precaution shouldbe followed when using a PPE (person protective equipment):
a)Washhands with a good soap.
b)Wear mask.
c)Wear gloves while removing bedpan of your patient .
d)Wear clean clothes.
Answer:c) Wear gloves while removing bedpan of your patient.
10.You must do this to avoid your patient from falling.
a)Keep the room door open so that you can keep a watch.
b)keep the bed level to the lowest possible after you are done with the care process.
c)Give strict instructions to the resident not to move without your permission.
d)Stay by his side all the time.
Answer: b) keep the bed level to the lowest possibleafter you aredone with the care process .
