Practice set
Questions and answers
Choose an answer first, then compare your reasoning with the explanation.
When giving a partial bed bath, which area is usually washed first?
- Perineal area
- Face
- Feet
- Back
Correct answer: B. Face
Basic hygiene moves from cleaner areas toward dirtier areas to reduce contamination.
Remember: Clean to dirty is the general pattern.
Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements
For female perineal care, which wiping direction helps reduce infection risk?
- Back to front
- Front to back
- Circular over the rectal area first
- From thighs toward the urethra
Correct answer: B. Front to back
Front-to-back cleansing helps keep fecal organisms away from the urinary tract.
Remember: Use a clean area of cloth for each stroke.
Source: NC Credentia skills evaluation
In the NC skills list, a client has an affected weak right arm. When putting on a shirt, which arm goes into the sleeve first?
- Right arm
- Left arm
- Either arm
- Both arms at once
Correct answer: A. Right arm
The NC dressing skill has the candidate place the affected weak right arm through the sleeve before the unaffected left arm.
Remember: For the NC skill card, affected weak right arm goes in first.
Source: NC Credentia 23-skill list
Before feeding a resident, what should the nurse aide check?
- That the resident's meal matches the care plan or diet order
- That every item looks sweet
- That the resident eats quickly
- That the tray is far from the resident
Correct answer: A. That the resident's meal matches the care plan or diet order
Assisting with eating and hydration is part of CNA personal care, and diet instructions protect resident safety.
Remember: Right resident, right diet, upright position.
Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements
Which sign should make a nurse aide report possible dehydration?
- Moist mouth and normal intake
- Dark urine and new confusion
- Resident asks for a sweater
- Resident watches TV
Correct answer: B. Dark urine and new confusion
Changes such as dark urine, reduced intake, dry mouth, dizziness, or confusion should be reported.
Remember: Hydration problems can show up as urine, skin, mouth, dizziness, or mental-status changes.
Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements
Why is the sink lined or partially filled before cleaning dentures?
- To make soap stronger
- To protect dentures if dropped
- To keep gloves dry
- To hide the dentures
Correct answer: B. To protect dentures if dropped
Lining or filling the sink helps prevent breakage if dentures slip.
Remember: Dentures are resident property and must be protected.
Source: NC Credentia skills evaluation
Which position is safest for mouth care when the resident can tolerate it?
- Flat on the back
- Upright sitting
- Trendelenburg
- Face-down
Correct answer: B. Upright sitting
Upright positioning helps reduce aspiration risk and improves comfort during mouth care.
Remember: Upright for eating and oral care unless care plan says otherwise.
Source: NC Credentia skills evaluation
A resident asks for the bedpan. What should the nurse aide do after placing it safely?
- Leave the call light within reach and provide privacy
- Stay in the room staring at the resident
- Tell the resident to wait until shift change
- Remove toilet tissue to prevent mess
Correct answer: A. Leave the call light within reach and provide privacy
Elimination care requires safety, privacy, dignity, and access to the signaling device.
Remember: Privacy plus call light is a frequent skills-test pattern.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
Where should lotion be avoided during foot care?
- Top of foot
- Bottom of foot
- Between toes
- Dry heel skin
Correct answer: C. Between toes
Moisture between toes can promote skin breakdown and infection.
Remember: Dry between toes carefully.
Source: NC Credentia skills evaluation
A resident begins coughing repeatedly while eating. What should the nurse aide do?
- Encourage faster eating
- Stop feeding and report to the nurse
- Offer a larger bite
- Lower the head of the bed
Correct answer: B. Stop feeding and report to the nurse
Coughing during meals may signal choking or swallowing difficulty and should be reported promptly.
Remember: Stop, protect airway, report.
Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements
Why should wrinkles be removed from sheets under a resident?
- They look untidy only
- They can contribute to pressure and skin injury
- They make the bed warmer
- They help keep the resident awake
Correct answer: B. They can contribute to pressure and skin injury
Wrinkle-free linens support skin integrity and comfort.
Remember: Skin protection is a reason behind many bedmaking steps.
Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements
A resident says they are cold during a bed bath. What is the best response?
- Tell them everyone gets cold
- Cover exposed areas and warm the room if possible
- Skip drying
- Leave the door open
Correct answer: B. Cover exposed areas and warm the room if possible
Comfort and dignity are part of personal care; expose only the area being washed.
Remember: Dignity includes warmth, privacy, and comfort.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
A resident wants to wear a bright scarf that does not match the aide's preference. What should the aide do?
- Choose a different scarf
- Respect the resident's choice if safe
- Tell family the resident is confused
- Hide the scarf
Correct answer: B. Respect the resident's choice if safe
Residents have the right to personal choice and dignity.
Remember: The resident's preference controls when it is safe and allowed.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
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