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10 NNAAP-style questions across 10 core exam categories. Each answer includes a full rationale — exactly how the real exam works.

Instructions: Select one answer per question. Submit at the bottom to see your score and explanations. This test covers Infection Control, Safety, Resident Rights, Vital Signs, Personal Care, Communication, Body Mechanics, Dementia Care, Documentation, and Nutrition.

Infection Control

When removing PPE after caring for a patient on contact precautions, which item should be removed FIRST?

MaskGownGlovesGoggles

Safety & Emergency

You find a resident's room filling with smoke. Using the RACE acronym, what is the FIRST action you should take?

Pull the fire alarmConfine the fire by closing doorsRescue the resident from immediate dangerUse the fire extinguisher

Resident Rights

A resident refuses to take a bath. What is the CNA's most appropriate response?

Insist the resident bathe to maintain hygiene standardsReport the refusal to the charge nurse and document itAsk the resident's family to convince themSkip the bath and do not document the refusal

Vital Signs

A resident's blood pressure reading is 148/94 mmHg. This reading is best described as:

NormalHypotension (too low)Hypertension (too high)Within acceptable range for elderly adults

Personal Care

When giving perineal care to a female resident, the CNA should cleanse:

Back to front, to clean thoroughlyFront to back, using a clean area of the cloth for each strokeIn a circular motion starting at the centerAny direction, as long as the area is clean

Communication

You notice a resident seems confused and is acting differently than usual. Using SBAR, what does the 'S' stand for, and what information would you provide?

S = Symptoms; list all possible diagnosesS = Situation; describe what is happening right nowS = Summary; give the resident's entire medical historyS = Suggestion; recommend a treatment plan

Body Mechanics

When lifting a heavy object, what is the MOST important principle of correct body mechanics for a CNA?

Bend at the waist and keep your back straightHold your breath to stabilize your coreBend at the knees and keep the object close to your bodyUse only your arm muscles to reduce back strain

Dementia Care

A resident with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during morning care. The BEST approach for the CNA is to:

Firmly insist on completing the care as scheduledStop the task, speak calmly, and try again after the resident settlesAsk the resident to sit quietly and wait while you prepareComplete care as quickly as possible to minimize the disturbance

Documentation

Which of the following is the CORRECT way for a CNA to document care?

'Resident appeared to be in pain during the bath.''Resident stated pain was 7/10 during bath; grimacing noted; charge nurse notified.''Resident was uncomfortable — bath was too long.''Resident complained a lot but bath was completed.'

Nutrition

A resident is on a dysphagia diet with nectar-thick liquids. You observe the resident's family member giving the resident regular thin water. You should:

Allow it — water is always safeIgnore it — family knows bestStop them immediately and notify the charge nurseThicken the water yourself before telling anyone

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