Virginia CNA Exam Flashcards

Q: Who administers the Virginia CNA exam?

Virginia CNA testing is administered by Credentia using the NNAAP format under the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Q: How many questions are on the Virginia CNA written exam?

The Virginia CNA written or oral knowledge exam has 70 questions with a 2-hour time limit.

Q: What is on the Virginia CNA skills test?

The skills evaluation requires five assigned nursing assistant skills in 30 minutes. Candidates should practice the full skills list, including hand hygiene and indirect care behaviors.

Q: What should Virginia CNA candidates focus on with flashcards?

High-yield review includes resident rights, scope of practice, infection control, safety, ADLs, vital signs, communication, reporting changes, nutrition, mobility, and common care procedures.

Q: Can a Virginia CNA perform tasks outside the care plan?

No. A CNA should follow the care plan, training, facility policy, and nurse delegation. New symptoms, unsafe requests, or unclear tasks should be reported to the nurse before acting.

Question 1

Virginia CNA certification path

Accepted Answer

Complete a Virginia Board of Nursing-approved nurse aide program, apply through the testing process, pass the knowledge exam, pass the skills evaluation, and be listed on the nurse aide registry.

Question 2

Virginia CNA knowledge exam format

Accepted Answer

The knowledge portion is a 70-question written or oral exam with a 2-hour time limit. Read for the safest CNA action within scope.

Question 3

Virginia CNA skills evaluation format

Accepted Answer

The skills test requires five assigned skills in 30 minutes. Hand hygiene, resident safety, privacy, communication, and critical steps matter throughout the performance.

Question 4

Virginia CNA training expectation

Accepted Answer

Local Virginia data identifies Board-approved nurse aide training as the prerequisite for testing, with current programs using 140 hours including supervised clinical experience.

Question 5

Virginia Board of Nursing role

Accepted Answer

The Board regulates nurse aide education, certification, registry status, and discipline. Credentia administers the NNAAP-style exam process for Virginia candidates.

Question 6

Virginia CNA renewal idea

Accepted Answer

Registry status is time-limited and must be renewed. Candidates should track paid nursing-related work and follow Virginia Board of Nursing renewal directions.

Question 7

Core CNA scope

Accepted Answer

A CNA provides delegated basic care: observe, assist, measure, record, and report. The CNA does not diagnose, prescribe, assess independently, or change the care plan.

Question 8

When a task seems outside scope

Accepted Answer

Pause and ask the nurse. Accept only tasks allowed by training, delegation, the care plan, facility policy, and the resident's current condition.

Question 9

Medication and CNA scope

Accepted Answer

Routine CNA scope does not include giving medications, changing doses, or deciding whether a drug is needed. Report concerns or refusal to the nurse.

Question 10

Sterile procedures and CNA scope

Accepted Answer

Sterile dressing changes, catheter insertion, injections, and invasive treatments are not normal CNA tasks. The CNA may assist only as directed within policy.

Question 11

Care plan importance

Accepted Answer

The care plan tells staff the resident's allowed assistance level, risks, diet, mobility needs, and special instructions. Report mismatches between the plan and current condition.

Question 12

Delegation from the nurse

Accepted Answer

Delegation means the nurse assigns a task but remains responsible for nursing judgment. The CNA remains responsible for performing the task correctly and reporting results.

Question 13

Resident right to dignity

Accepted Answer

Dignity means respectful words, clean appearance, privacy during care, prompt response, and no shaming, teasing, threatening, or unnecessary exposure.

Question 14

Resident right to privacy

Accepted Answer

Close curtains or doors, drape the resident, protect health information, and knock before entering. Privacy applies to the body, belongings, records, and conversations.

Question 15

Resident refusal of care

Accepted Answer

A resident may refuse care. Do not force the task; listen, explain simply if appropriate, ensure immediate safety, and report the refusal to the nurse.

Question 16

Freedom from abuse and neglect

Accepted Answer

Residents must be protected from physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of property. Suspected abuse is reported promptly.

Question 17

Restraints and rights

Accepted Answer

Restraints are not for staff convenience or punishment. Follow the care plan and nurse direction, monitor the resident, protect skin, and report distress.

Question 18

Confidentiality in CNA work

Accepted Answer

Share resident information only with authorized staff for care reasons. Avoid hallway talk, public screens, social media, and casual updates to unauthorized people.

Question 19

Standard precautions

Accepted Answer

Use standard precautions with every resident. Treat blood and body fluids as potentially infectious and choose hand hygiene and PPE based on expected exposure.

Question 20

Hand hygiene priority

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene is the most important infection-control action. Clean hands before and after resident contact, after glove removal, after body-fluid exposure, and before clean tasks.

Question 21

Gloves do not replace hand hygiene

Accepted Answer

Clean hands before putting gloves on and after taking them off. Change gloves between dirty and clean tasks and between residents.

Question 22

Dirty-to-clean care order

Accepted Answer

Provide care from cleaner areas to dirtier areas when possible. During bathing, the perineal area is cleaned last to reduce cross-contamination.

Question 23

Soiled linen handling

Accepted Answer

Keep soiled linen away from the uniform, do not shake it, roll dirty surfaces inward, and place it in the correct container.

Question 24

Report possible infection signs

Accepted Answer

Report fever, new cough, diarrhea, drainage, wound odor, rash, burning with urination, or sudden confusion so the nurse can evaluate and order precautions.

Question 25

Fall prevention basics

Accepted Answer

Keep the bed low, brakes locked, pathways clear, call light within reach, non-skid footwear on, and needed items close. Follow transfer-assistance instructions.

Question 26

Wheelchair safety

Accepted Answer

Lock both brakes before transfers, move footrests out of the way, position the chair close to the bed, and use the ordered transfer method.

Question 27

Fire response: RACE

Accepted Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish or Evacuate. Protect residents first and follow facility policy during any fire emergency.

Question 28

Fire extinguisher: PASS

Accepted Answer

PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Use an extinguisher only if trained, the fire is small, and residents are protected.

Question 29

Choking response cue

Accepted Answer

A conscious resident who cannot speak, cough, or breathe needs immediate help. Call for assistance and follow facility emergency procedure for airway obstruction.

Question 30

After a resident fall

Accepted Answer

Do not move the resident unless there is immediate danger. Call the nurse, stay with the resident, observe condition, and report exactly what happened.

Question 31

Objective reporting

Accepted Answer

Report what you saw, heard, measured, smelled, or did. Avoid diagnosis words and opinions; give facts the nurse can evaluate.

Question 32

Changes to report immediately

Accepted Answer

Report chest pain, trouble breathing, new weakness, falls, bleeding, fever, severe pain, sudden confusion, abnormal vital signs, skin breakdown, or change in consciousness.

Question 33

Documentation timing

Accepted Answer

Document care after it is completed, not before. Chart promptly, accurately, and according to facility policy.

Question 34

Subjective vs. objective data

Accepted Answer

Subjective data is what the resident reports, such as pain or nausea. Objective data is observable or measurable, such as pulse, swelling, output, or behavior.

Question 35

Communicating with hearing loss

Accepted Answer

Face the resident, speak clearly in a normal tone, reduce background noise, check hearing aids, and confirm understanding without shouting.

Question 36

Dementia communication

Accepted Answer

Use a calm voice, short statements, familiar routines, and redirection. Avoid arguing about mistaken beliefs when the resident is distressed.

Question 37

Complete bed bath sequence

Accepted Answer

Gather supplies, provide privacy, keep the resident warm, wash cleaner areas first, change water when soiled, clean perineal area last, and observe skin.

Question 38

Dressing a weak side

Accepted Answer

Dress the weak or affected side first and undress the strong side first. This protects painful or limited joints.

Question 39

Oral care for an unconscious resident

Accepted Answer

Position the resident on the side with the head turned to allow drainage. Use small amounts of fluid and protect the airway.

Question 40

Denture care

Accepted Answer

Handle dentures carefully over a towel or basin, clean them as directed, and store them in a labeled container with cool water or solution.

Question 41

Perineal care direction

Accepted Answer

Clean from front to back and use clean strokes. This reduces the chance of moving bacteria toward the urinary tract.

Question 42

Diabetic foot and nail care

Accepted Answer

Do not trim toenails for a diabetic resident unless policy and nurse direction specifically allow it. Report sores, color changes, swelling, or skin breaks.

Question 43

Measuring pulse

Accepted Answer

Use the correct pulse site, count accurately, note rhythm and strength if required, and report unusual rates, irregular rhythm, dizziness, or chest symptoms.

Question 44

Respiration counting

Accepted Answer

Count respirations without telling the resident if possible, because breathing may change when noticed. Report labored, noisy, very fast, or very slow breathing.

Question 45

Blood pressure accuracy

Accepted Answer

Use the correct cuff size and arm position, keep the resident rested, and report readings outside facility limits or very different from the resident's baseline.

Question 46

Intake and output

Accepted Answer

Intake is fluid taken in; output is fluid lost, especially urine. Measure in milliliters when required and report low output or unusual color, odor, or blood.

Question 47

Aspiration precautions

Accepted Answer

Keep the resident upright for meals if allowed, offer small bites, follow diet texture and fluid orders, and report coughing, choking, wet voice, or pocketing food.

Question 48

Dehydration signs

Accepted Answer

Report dry mouth, poor skin turgor, concentrated urine, low output, dizziness, confusion, weakness, or reduced intake. Encourage fluids only within the care plan.

Question 49

Body mechanics for lifts and transfers

Accepted Answer

Use a wide base, bend knees, keep the back neutral, hold weight close, avoid twisting, and ask for help or equipment when needed.

Question 50

Range of motion care

Accepted Answer

Move joints gently through the allowed range, support the limb, stop for pain or resistance, and never force a contracted or injured joint.

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