Chapter 4

A nursing assistant interacting with a resident in a long-term care facility, showcasing a caring and supportive environment, bright and welcoming colors

CNA Competency Quiz

Test your knowledge and skills as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with this comprehensive quiz designed to assess your understanding of essential concepts in patient care.

  • 10 multiple-choice questions
  • Covers crucial topics such as patient handling, vital signs, and reporting procedures
  • Boost your confidence and prepare for real-life scenarios
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by HelpingHands452
1. A CNA is asked the date by a confused resident. The CNA should
Say the date is not important
Ignore the request
Say and show the resident the date
Tell the resident’s family
2. If a resident is confused, the CNA should
Ignore the resident
Restrain the resident so she doesn’t get hurt
Keep resident isolated
Help the resident become familiar with her surroundings
3. A resident’s weight should be done
After eating
By a different CNA every time
At the same time of the day
First thing in the morning
4. If a resident states she is in pain the CNA should
Report it to the CN
Have the resident get out of bed
Ignore the resident
Give the resident aspirin
5. Which temperature is most accurate?
Oral
Axillary
Groin
Rectal
6. When reporting an incident to the CN, a CNA should
Write the incident on the resident’s chart
Keep the report in a personal file
State the facts clearly
Give your opinion of the incident
7. An agitated resident must be turned every 2 hours at night. The first thing the CNA should do is
Turn on the light
Speak quietly and calmly
Touch her shoulder
Shout at her
8. If a resident’s TPR is 98.8-80-30 the finding that should be reported immediately is
Pulse
Respiration
Temperature
All of the above
9. What can cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading?
Drinking cold or hot liquids shortly before reading
Fore reading b. Not shaking down the thermometer
Vigorous exercise before measuring temperature
All of the above
10. The rules for recording include all, except
Use the ink color required by facility
Erase all errors
Sign all entries with name and title as required
Record only what you observe or do yourself
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