Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Written Exam
Safety and emergencies: practice questions
Our CNA bank has 21 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What is a gait (transfer) belt used for?
- Lifting a resident by yourself
- Measuring weight
- Restraining a resident in a chair or bed to prevent falls
- Safely holding a resident during transfers and walking
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D. Safely holding a resident during transfers and walking — Apply it snugly over clothing at the waist.
Question 2
How many staff members are usually needed to operate a mechanical lift?
- None; the resident can do it alone
- At least two
- One
- Three, always
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B. At least two — Follow the manufacturer's instructions and the care plan.
Question 3
Which action helps prevent falls?
- Using restraints routinely
- Keeping the bed at its highest working position
- Keeping the room dark at night so residents sleep through without getting up
- Keeping the bed in the lowest position and the call light within reach
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D. Keeping the bed in the lowest position and the call light within reach — Non-skid footwear and good lighting also help.
Question 4
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Activate, Spray, Save: the four steps for using a fire blanket
- Push, Aim, Spray, Stop
- Point, Aim, Shoot, Sweep
- Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side
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D. Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side — Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames.
Question 5
When transferring a resident with weakness on one side, which side should lead?
- Whichever is closer to the door
- The stronger side
- The weaker side
- Either side
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B. The stronger side — Place the chair on the resident's strong side.