National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Nurse Aide Questions MCQ Quiz-1

Certified Nurse Aide, CNA (NNAAP) Examination Questions Answers

National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Nurse Aide, Questions MCQ

National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) is a certification program for nurse aides developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

By using this register, healthcare- providing organisations can verify that potential employees meet the federal and state requirements for employment as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). So to work as CNAs, it’s mandatory for them to pass NNAAP examination

How to Prepare for the NNAAP Exam?

We have documented some previous questions for you to practice the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) is a certification Examination.

Try part one of this Quiz series.

1. Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the nurse aide:

1. release the restraint every four hours
2. watch for skin irritation
3. tie restraints to the siderail
4. apply the restraint tightly so the client cannot move

2. To be sure that a client’s weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed:

1. after a meal
2. at the same time of day
3. by a different nurse aide
4. after a good night’s sleep

3. The family members of a client with diabetes mellitus brought the client cookies as a bedtime snack. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. inform the nurse of the cookies.
2. let the client eat the cookies.
3. convince the client to drink a diet soda instead.
4. substitute fruit for the cookies.

4. After turning and repositioning the client, the nurse aide SHOULD make sure that:

1. all side rails are up.
2. all pillows have been removed.
3. the signaling device is placed within reach.
4. the bed is placed in the highest position.

5. The BEST approach for assisting a client who is vision impaired to ambulate in an unfamiliar area is to:

1. guide the client by holding the client’s arm.
2. offer an arm to the client.
3. walk in front of the client
4. walk behind the client.

6. When giving a client a bed bath, it is IMPORTANT for the nurse aide to:

1. ensure that the water temperature is 140° F (60° C).
2. uncover the whole body so that the linens do not get wet.
3. wash and dry the skin vigorously.
4. cleanse the eyes by wiping from the inner to the outer corners of the eyes

7. To find out what type of diet the client should be receiving, it would be BEST for the nurse aide to check:

1. with the kitchen staff.
2. on the client’s room bulletin board.
3. with the client’s family
4. in the client’s care plan.

8. The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take?

1. Call the nurse in charge
2. Unplug the shaver
3. Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
4. Use the roommate’s shaver to finish shaving the client

9. The nurse aide is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. The nurse aide SHOULD place the signaling device:

1. on the right side of the bed near the client’s hand.
2. under the pillow
3. on the left side of the bed near the client’s hand.
4. at the foot of the bed.

10. The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. keep both feet close together.
2. bend knees and keep back straight.
3. lift with abdominal muscles.
4. hold the object away from the body

11. The nurse aide is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The nursing care plan states, “Transfer with a mechanical lift.”However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:

1. get assistance to move the client.
2. lift the client without the mechanical device.
3. place the client in the lift.
4. keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.

12. The nurse aide is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. immediately remove the client’s food tray and go find the nurse in charge
2. slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.
3. call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust).
4. give the client a drink of water.

13. The nurse aide is preparing to ambulate a client who is unsteady. It would be BEST for the nurse aide to use a:

1. walker
2. gait belt.
3. quad cane.
4. wheelchair.

14. The client’s Bill of Rights includes:

1. freedom of choice.
2. free medical care
3. access to the medicine cart.
4. access to the laundry

15. When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?

1. Both sleeves
2. Client’s choice
3. Right sleeve
4. Left sleeve

16.It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client’s status with:

1. any one the nurse aide sees fit
2. the staff on the next shift
3. the client’s family members
4. the client’s roommate

17. Which of the following statements might strongly support that a client is considering suicide?

1. “I think I need to see a psychiatrist.”
2. “I might as well be dead.”
3. “I don’t really care.”
4. “We all have to go sometime.”

18. The nurse aide is caring for client who answers every question by nodding and saying “yes.” Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse aide to take?

1. Ask a family member to translate for the client
2. Inform the nurse of the client’s behavior
3. Speak to the client with multiple medical terms
4. Shout at the client when assisting with morning care

19. The nurse aide gave the client the wrong diet. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take?

1. Ignore the error and move to the next task
2. Remove the evidence of the error
3. Blame another nurse aide for the error
4. Report the error immediately to the nurse

20. The nurse aide is caring for a client who has bilateral hearing aids. The nurse aide understands that if a hearing aid is not in use, it SHOULD

1. be placed in the client’s pocket.
2. have the battery removed.
3. be left turned on.
4. be left on the client’s bedside table

21. A family member asks the nurse aide what medication the client is receiving. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. allow the family member to read the client’s medication list
2. tell the family member what medications are given
3. refer the family member to the nurse
4. give the family member the client’s chart.

22. The nurse aide is caring for a client whose religious beliefs do not allow the client to eat certain foods. The nurse aide SHOULD report this information to the:

1. charge nurse.
2. dietician
3. other nurse aides.
4. client’s family

23. A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. respect the client’s beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions
2. help the client understand the nurse aide’s faith
3. tell the client that it is important for the client to join some church, even if it is not the nurse aide’s church
4. arrange to have the nurse aide’s clergyman visit the client

24. The nurse aide notices that a client’s mail has been delivered to the client’s room. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. open the mail and leave it on the client’s table
2. open the mail and read it to the client
3. give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed
4. read the mail to make sure it doesn’t contain upsetting news

25. Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?

1. 40 oz
2. 2 cups
3. 1 quart
4. 300 cc

26. The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
2. ask to reassign the care of this client
3. tell the client to be quiet
4. talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner

27. Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:

1. adduction
2. range of motion
3. abduction
4. rotation

28. The purpose for padding side rails on the client’s bed is to:

1. use them as a restraint
2. have a place to connect the call signal
3. protect the client from injury
4. keep the client warm

29. How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?

1. Leave the client alone
2. Encourage the client to talk
3. Convince the client to accept the loss
4. Discourage individual activity

30. The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is:

1. call for assistance from the nurse in charge
2. help the client into a sitting position
3. offer the client a drink of water
4. check for signs of injury

31. The nurse aide can BEST show that he is listening to the client by:

1. changing the subject frequently
2. responding when appropriate
3. correcting the client’s mistakes
4. directing the conversation

32. The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is:

1. while evacuating residents
2. during lunch
3. when everyone is safely in bed
4. before it happens

33. A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond?

1. Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings
2. Tell her not to cry because it will make her feel sad
3. Close the door and leave the client to cry alone
4. Take the client to an activity to help her forget her husband

34. Which temperature is considered MOST accurate?

1. Oral
2. Rectal
3. Axillary
4. Groin

35. What is a beginning sign of a pressure sore?

1. Swelling
2. Numbness
3. Coolness
4. Discoloration

36. While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is cracked. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. clean the dentures and return them to the client’s mouth
2. report the damage to the nurse in Charge
3. call the client’s family
4. call the dentist and make an appointment

37. The nurse aide is caring for a client who is dependent. The nurse aide decides to reposition the client every 4 hours, instead of every 2 hours. The nurse aide could potentially be charged with:

1. negligence
2. battery.
3. assault.
4. libel.

38. The nurse aide is assigned to a client who frequently expresses concerns about the care the client is receiving. When the client begins to express concern, the nurse aide SHOULD:

1. remind the client that no one is perfect
2. suggest that the client live with a family member.
3. refuse to care for the client until the client stops expressing concerns.
4. listen carefully to show concern and willingness to help.

39. When giving a bed bath to the client, the nurse aide SHOULD cover the client to expose only the part of the body being bathed. This is done in order to:

1. provide the client with privacy and dignity
2. keep the bed linen as dry as possible
3. make the client aware of which body part is being bathed
4. assist the nurse aide in remembering the order of the bath

40. When ambulating the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:

1. be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear.
2. ask the nurse for help.
3. ask a family member for assistance.
4. walk in front of the client and show the client the way.

41. The nurse aide MUST wear gloves when:

1. dressing a client.
2. transferring a client.
3.
4. weighing a client.

42. A client asks the nurse aide, “Am I going to die?” Which of the following would be the BEST response for the nurse aide to make?

1. “Is this something you have been thinking about?”
2. “Well, we all die someday.”
3. “You should ask your primary health care provider.”
4. “Why do you ask a question like that?”

43. When caring for a vision-impaired client, the nurse aide SHOULD:

1. ambulate the client by holding the client’s hand and walk in front of the client.
2. tell the client that the food tray is in front of the client after the food tray has been delivered.
3. provide a dimly lit environment for the client.
4. announce self before touching the client.

44. To promote independence when feeding a client, the nurse aide SHOULD:

1. allow self-feeding as much as possible.
2. inform the client to drink all the liquids before the solid food.
3. assist the client in mixing the meat and vegetables together.
4. ask family and visitors to leave the room when the client is eating.

45. The nurse aide has raised the height of the client’s bed to provide care to the client, but the nurse aide has forgotten to bring the supplies needed. What should the nurse aide do NEXT?

1. Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach
2. Instruct the client to lie still
3. Quickly go to get the supplies
4. Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aide gets the supplies

46. A client requests that the nurse aide call the client’s minister. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. ask the client why the client wants the nurse aide to call the minister.
2. tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aide’s job.
3. call the minister for the client.
4. tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client’s request.

47. The health care team member who assists the client’s performance of activities of daily living is the:

1. social worker.
2. speech therapist.
3. occupational therapist.
4. case manager

48. What is the FIRST area of a client’s body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath?

1. Legs
2. Arms
3. Face
4. Chest

49. Which of the following client observations should the nurse aide report IMMEDIATELY to the nurse?

1. Pink nailbeds
2. Rectal temperature, 99.6° F (37.5° C)
3. Clear, yellow urine
4. Radial pulse, 110

50. The MOST important care for a client with a cast is:

1. keeping the extremity aligned with the client’s body.
2. keeping the extremity elevated.
3. making sure the cast does not become soiled
4. report a change in the color, movement and sensation of the client’s extremity.

51. The nurse aide is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. The nurse aide SHOULD place the client in which of the following positions?

1. Prone
2. Fowler’s
3. Modified-Trendelenburg’s
4. Side-lying