by alex
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you play a vital role in providing essential care and support to patients. This CNA Practice Quiz is crafted to help you test your knowledge and ensure you are well-prepared for your certification exams. Each question is designed to reflect real-world scenarios and challenges you may face in your role. Good luck, and remember that every question brings you one step closer to your goal!
CNA Practice Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
Administering medications
Providing personal care to patients
Diagnosing illnesses
Performing surgeries
2. Which of the following is a common duty of a CNA?
Prescribing medication
Taking vital signs
Performing diagnostic tests
Conducting physical therapy sessions
3. What should a CNA do if they notice a patient has a new skin breakdown?
Ignore it
Apply a bandage
Report it to a nurse
Give the patient a painkiller
4. How often should a CNA turn a bedridden patient to prevent bedsores?
Every 2 hours
Every 4 hours
Every 6 hours
Once a day
5. What is the best way for a CNA to communicate with a patient who is hard of hearing?
Shout loudly
Speak slowly and clearly
Use medical jargon
Ignore the patient
6. Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration in a patient?
Frequent urination
Dry mouth and lips
High energy levels
Increased appetite
7. What is the first action a CNA should take if a patient starts to choke?
Leave the patient alone
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Call the patient’s family
Give the patient water
8. Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution for infection control?
Wearing gloves
Hand hygiene
Using personal protective equipment
Reusing disposable gloves
9. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting heart rate?
30-50 beats per minute
60-100 beats per minute
110-130 beats per minute
140-160 beats per minute
10. How should a CNA assist a patient who is at risk of falling?
Leave the patient unattended
Use a gait belt when walking
Encourage the patient to move quickly
Avoid using assistive devices
