The CNA certification process is divided into two parts: a written portion and a skills assessment. The written portion mainly assesses the candidate's understanding of the role of a nursing assistant and the essential knowledge required in nursing work.
Typically, the written portion includes 60 to 100 questions, and the allotted time ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes, depending on state requirements. After completing this part, candidates proceed to the skills assessment. Below is a sample of the written content with verified correct answers:
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) Make the patient feel 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 with the fact that he will be dying of cancer soon?
a) Listen to 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 to him patiently as the reaction is quite obvious
6.If you apply restraints on a resident without proper orders from your charge nurse, you may be charged with:
a) False imprisonment.
b) Acting against your organization's rules and policies.
c) Disobedience.
d) Ignorance.
Answer: a) False imprisonment
7.The purpose of a slipknot while securing a restraint is to:
a) Enable easy replacement of the restraint.
b) Ensure easy and quick movement of the restraint.
c) Avoid the restraint from slipping.
d) Have no significant purpose.
Answer: b) Ensure easy and quick movement of 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.The following precaution should be followed when using personal protective equipment (PPE):
a) Wash hands with a good soap.
b) Wear a mask.
c) Wear gloves while removing the bedpan of your patient.
d) Wear clean clothes.
Answer: c) Wear gloves while removing the 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 possible after you are done with the care process
