Nevada CNA Exam Flashcards

Q: What are the two parts of the Nevada CNA examination?

Candidates must pass a written or oral NNAAP examination and a separate five-skill evaluation to qualify for Nevada CNA certification.

Q: How many questions are on the current Nevada written examination?

The current Credentia outline lists 70 written multiple-choice items, including 60 scored items and 10 unscored pretest items. The oral option has 60 multiple-choice items and 10 reading-comprehension items.

Q: How is this 50-card set allocated?

It uses editorial rounding of the official nine-row outline: Activities of Daily Living 11, Basic Nursing Skills 18, Self-Care/Independence 3, Emotional and Mental Health 4, Spiritual and Cultural Needs 1, Communication 4, Client Rights 4, Legal and Ethical Behavior 2, and Health Care Team 3.

Q: How does the skills evaluation work?

Credentia assigns five randomly selected skills, including hand hygiene, and allows 30 minutes. Candidates must receive a satisfactory result on all five assigned skills.

Q: What happens after three unsuccessful attempts?

NAC 632.169 requires a trainee who fails one or both competency-evaluation components three times to repeat an approved program before reapplying.

Q: What keeps a Nevada CNA certificate eligible for renewal?

Nevada's Board says renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education or training and at least 40 hours of CNA employment under a licensed nurse's direct supervision during the preceding two years, along with other renewal requirements.

Question 1

Personal-care sequence when several body areas need cleansing

Accepted Answer

Work from cleaner areas toward dirtier areas, use clean supplies as needed, and protect privacy throughout. This limits spread of microorganisms while preserving dignity.

Question 2

Perineal-care direction for a female client

Accepted Answer

Clean from front to back, using a clean portion of the cloth or wipe for each stroke, to reduce transfer of organisms toward the urinary tract.

Question 3

Safe denture-care routine

Accepted Answer

Handle dentures over a lined sink or towel, rinse them with cool or lukewarm water, clean according to policy, and store them in a labeled container when not in use.

Question 4

Dressing a client with one weak side

Accepted Answer

Dress the weaker or affected side first and undress the stronger side first. This reduces strain and makes the task easier for the client.

Question 5

Aspiration-risk basics during meal assistance

Accepted Answer

Follow the prescribed diet and texture, position the client upright when required, offer manageable amounts at an unhurried pace, and report coughing, choking, or swallowing difficulty promptly.

Question 6

Intake and output documentation principle

Accepted Answer

Measure and record only the intake and output items specified by the care plan or nurse, using the facility's units and recording them promptly and accurately.

Question 7

A CNA response to a client who is NPO and asks for a drink

Accepted Answer

Do not offer food or fluid outside the order. Explain that you will check with the nurse and report the request or the client's thirst promptly.

Question 8

Privacy steps for toileting assistance

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure, close the curtain or door, keep the client covered as possible, place the call signal within reach, and return promptly when assistance is requested.

Question 9

Comfort check before leaving a client after personal care

Accepted Answer

Confirm safe positioning and access to needed items, lower the bed as appropriate, follow the care plan for rails or alarms, place the call signal within reach, and report unresolved discomfort.

Question 10

Bath-water safety check

Accepted Answer

Follow facility policy, check the water before use, ask the client about comfort when able, and adjust or stop if the temperature could cause discomfort or injury.

Question 11

Promoting independence during an activity of daily living

Accepted Answer

Encourage the client to do the parts they can safely perform, allow enough time, and provide only the assistance specified by the care plan.

Question 12

Standard precautions

Accepted Answer

They are infection-prevention measures used for every client based on the anticipated exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, nonintact skin, or mucous membranes.

Question 13

Hand-hygiene decision point

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene at the moments required by the task and facility policy, including before and after client contact and after removing gloves. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene.

Question 14

PPE selection principle

Accepted Answer

Choose gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection according to the anticipated exposure and posted precautions; use, remove, and dispose of PPE under facility infection-control procedures.

Question 15

Contact, droplet, and airborne precautions

Accepted Answer

These are transmission-based precautions added to standard precautions. Follow the specific posted room instructions and facility policy rather than assuming the same protective equipment fits every infection.

Question 16

Environmental fall-prevention scan

Accepted Answer

Before mobility care, check the care plan, clear hazards, ensure appropriate footwear and equipment, and confirm that wheels, height, and transfer setup are safe.

Question 17

First priorities when a client may be choking

Accepted Answer

Recognize the emergency, follow the facility emergency response and current training, summon help promptly, and do not give food or fluid while the airway concern is being addressed.

Question 18

RACE in a facility fire response

Accepted Answer

RACE commonly means Rescue or remove those in immediate danger, Alarm, Confine the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish or Evacuate as directed by the facility plan.

Question 19

A CNA's vital-sign role

Accepted Answer

Collect and record measurements competently when assigned, compare them with the client's usual pattern or ordered parameters when available, and report abnormal or changed findings to the nurse rather than diagnosing them.

Question 20

Irregular radial pulse measurement

Accepted Answer

Count an irregular pulse for the full time required by policy, document the result accurately, and report the irregularity or significant change promptly to the nurse.

Question 21

Respiration measurement technique

Accepted Answer

Count complete breaths according to facility procedure, observe rate and quality without coaching the client to change their breathing, record the finding, and report concerning changes.

Question 22

Reliable blood-pressure setup

Accepted Answer

Use the correct cuff and approved technique, keep the client's arm supported as required, minimize talking or movement, and repeat or report a questionable result according to policy.

Question 23

Observation versus assessment

Accepted Answer

A CNA observes and reports factual changes, such as new redness, swelling, pain statements, confusion, or intake changes. The nurse assesses, interprets, and decides interventions.

Question 24

Wheelchair-transfer setup

Accepted Answer

Follow the care plan, position the wheelchair safely, lock the wheels, move footrests out of the way, and use the ordered level of assistance or equipment before asking the client to stand.

Question 25

Gait-belt purpose

Accepted Answer

A gait belt provides a secure handhold for an authorized assisted transfer or ambulation. Use it only as trained and directed by the care plan; it does not make an unsafe transfer safe.

Question 26

Body mechanics during repositioning

Accepted Answer

Plan the move, adjust the working height, keep the load close, use a stable base, avoid twisting, and obtain the help or equipment required by the care plan.

Question 27

Range-of-motion stopping rule

Accepted Answer

Move the joint slowly and within the client's comfortable range. Stop if pain, resistance, or distress occurs, then report the observation rather than forcing the movement.

Question 28

Active versus passive range of motion

Accepted Answer

Active range of motion is performed by the client; passive range of motion is moved by the caregiver when the client cannot move the joint independently. Follow the care plan for either.

Question 29

Specimen-collection safety rule

Accepted Answer

Use the correct container and technique, avoid contamination, label and handle the specimen according to facility procedure, and send or report it promptly as directed.

Question 30

A sudden behavior change in a client with dementia

Accepted Answer

Treat it as meaningful communication: maintain safety, use a calm approach, look for immediate needs within your role, and report the change to the nurse for assessment.

Question 31

Validation in dementia care

Accepted Answer

Validation acknowledges the client's feeling without arguing about an inaccurate belief. A calm, respectful response can reduce distress and preserve trust.

Question 32

A client expresses hopelessness or self-harm thoughts

Accepted Answer

Take the statement seriously, stay with or obtain appropriate supervision for the client as facility policy directs, and notify the nurse or emergency response immediately.

Question 33

Therapeutic presence during grief

Accepted Answer

Listen without judgment, acknowledge the client's feelings, avoid minimizing statements or false reassurance, and report needs that require nursing, social-work, spiritual, or crisis support.

Question 34

Respectful spiritual and cultural support

Accepted Answer

Ask about and honor the client's preferences within the care plan, facilitate access to chosen supports when requested, and never impose personal beliefs or assumptions.

Question 35

Active listening in nurse-aide communication

Accepted Answer

Give attention, use an appropriate calm tone, allow time for a response, clarify what was heard, and communicate the client's stated concern accurately to the team.

Question 36

Objective CNA documentation

Accepted Answer

Record observable facts, client statements when relevant, care provided, measurements, and required notifications. Avoid diagnoses, blame, unsupported conclusions, and altered entries.

Question 37

Confidential information at shift handoff

Accepted Answer

Share only the information needed for care with authorized team members in an appropriate setting. Do not discuss a client's condition where others can overhear.

Question 38

Escalating a change in condition

Accepted Answer

Report promptly to the nurse using clear facts: what changed, when it began or was noticed, relevant measurements or client statements, and immediate safety actions already taken.

Question 39

Client choice in daily care

Accepted Answer

Offer choices that are consistent with the care plan, such as clothing or a preferred routine, and support the client's right to participate in decisions whenever possible.

Question 40

A client's refusal of care

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, do not coerce or punish the client, ensure immediate safety, document and report it according to policy, and allow the nurse to assess follow-up.

Question 41

Privacy during personal care

Accepted Answer

Provide visual and auditory privacy, expose only the area being cared for, protect health information, and knock or request permission before entering whenever appropriate.

Question 42

Freedom from abuse, neglect, and improper restraint

Accepted Answer

Clients have the right to care free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and restraints used for discipline or staff convenience. Protect the client and report suspected violations immediately.

Question 43

CNA scope-of-practice boundary

Accepted Answer

A CNA performs authorized routine care and reports observations. Do not independently assess, diagnose, prescribe, administer unauthorized treatment, or perform a task beyond training, delegation, or policy.

Question 44

Suspected abuse or neglect

Accepted Answer

Protect the client from immediate danger, report the concern promptly through the required nursing and facility channels, and document only factual observations according to policy and Nevada requirements.

Question 45

Using the care plan as a CNA

Accepted Answer

The care plan communicates the authorized approach, assistance level, precautions, and preferences for that client. Follow it and report when the plan appears inconsistent with the client's current condition.

Question 46

Accepting an assigned nursing-assistant task

Accepted Answer

Accept only work that is within your training, current competence, authorization, and the client's care plan. Ask the nurse for clarification or help before proceeding when any of those are uncertain.

Question 47

Why timely reporting supports team care

Accepted Answer

Nurses and other team members rely on the CNA's close observations to recognize changes early, reassess care, and coordinate safe follow-up before a problem worsens.

Question 48

Hand hygiene in the Nevada skills evaluation

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene is included in every five-skill evaluation. Perform the required skill as trained, using the evaluator's instructions and the official skills listing.

Question 49

Measurement skill in the Nevada skills evaluation

Accepted Answer

One randomly selected skill includes a measurement. Accurately obtain the assigned measurement and record it on the evaluator's supplied recording sheet as instructed.

Question 50

All-five-skills requirement

Accepted Answer

A satisfactory result is required on every assigned skill. Use the score report after an unsuccessful evaluation to target the missed steps before retesting.

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