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Certified Nursing Assistant MCQ Question with Answer

Certified Nursing Assistant MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

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Question No : 22
When going to take routine vital signs, the nurse aide discovers that a minister is praying with the resident. The nurse aide should

ask how long the minister plans to visit.
explain politely that it is time to take vital signs.
check if the resident is praying before interrupting.
wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.

Question No : 23
A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the resident's care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should

ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom.
get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom.
position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in.
ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs.

Question No : 24
Why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day?

To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
To check if vision problems have resulted in foot injuries
To trim the toenails so they do not become long or jagged
To make sure the resident does not get a foot fungus

Question No : 25
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should

massage the beard area of the face gently.
rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth.
hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream.

Question No : 26
A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The residents feeding tube is connected to a pump. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?

Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower.
Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room.
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube.

Question No : 27
An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The resident closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?

Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit.
Explain that the facilitys policies do not allow for this type of visiting.
Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel.

Question No : 28
Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early dementia?

Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m.
You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you.
This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?
Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?