CNA Drill

Self-Care and Independence: practice questions

2 original questions · 2 editor-approved · every choice explained.

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Self-Care and IndependenceDifficulty 3/5

When performing passive range of motion, how far should a joint be moved?

  1. ASlightly past the point of resistance to improve flexibility
  2. BThrough the full normal range regardless of resistance felt
  3. COnly as far as the resident can move the joint unaided
  4. DTo the point of resistance, and never into pain
Show answer and rationale

Correct: D. Resistance is the stopping point, and pain means stop and report. This is why the NNAAP skill has the aide instruct the resident to report any pain before the exercise begins.

  • A — Forcing past resistance risks injury to the joint and surrounding tissue.
  • B — Ignoring resistance to reach a textbook range is how injuries occur.
  • C — If the resident could move it unaided, the exercise would be active, not passive.
Self-Care and IndependenceDifficulty 2/5

A resident can wash their own face but cannot reach their back. What should the aide do?

  1. ALet the resident wash what they can and assist only with the rest
  2. BComplete the entire wash for the resident to save them the effort
  3. CLeave the basin and let the resident manage the whole wash alone
  4. DAsk the licensed nurse to decide how much help to provide today
Show answer and rationale

Correct: A. Section 483.152(b)(6)(i) requires training the resident in self care according to their abilities, and promoting independence is among the content required before any direct resident contact.

  • B — Doing everything is quicker and removes the independence the role exists to preserve.
  • C — Leaving the resident to manage what they cannot reach fails to meet a care need.
  • D — The aide can judge what the resident can do; escalating every decision is not the role.

Primary references

  1. Colorado Nurse Aide Written (or Oral) Examination and Skills Evaluation Candidate Handbook — Credentia Services LLC, in partnership with the Colorado Board of Nursing · primary · retrieved 2026-09-22, verified 2026-09-22
  2. 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart D — Requirements That Must Be Met by States and State Agencies, Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation — Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) · government · retrieved 2026-09-22, verified 2026-09-22