Printable CNA Practice Test

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  1. 1.Which step helps a resident with hearing loss follow a conversation?
  2. 2.A resident with aphasia does not understand what you said. What should you NOT do?
  3. 3.Which tool helps a person with dysarthria whose muscles for writing and typing are also affected?
  4. 4.About how far can droplets travel from someone who talks, coughs or sneezes?
  5. 5.What do face shields and goggles protect?
  6. 6.After a needlestick, what is done to the area first?
  7. 7.Why is the bed raised before a bed bath is given?
  8. 8.A resident faints in the hallway and is still breathing. Where does MedlinePlus say the feet should be?
  9. 9.During a seizure, which position helps keep vomit out of the lungs?
  10. 10.Which area is part of the training a nurse aide gets before any resident contact under 42 CFR 483.152?
  11. 11.Which temperature is within the normal adult range given by MedlinePlus?
  12. 12.How long should a person rest before blood pressure is taken?
  13. 13.What is a resting heart rate that stays above normal called?
  14. 14.At what time of day is body temperature often highest?
  15. 15.A pressure sore is an open, sunken crater. Which stage is it?
  16. 16.Which is a sign of severe dehydration?
  17. 17.A dying resident is no longer drinking. How does MedlinePlus say the mouth is kept moist?
  18. 18.When the skin is checked during a bed bath, which areas get special attention?
  19. 19.A resident now sits on the edge of the bed. Why wait a few moments before the transfer?
  20. 20.Two people move a resident up in bed with a draw sheet. What is the goal?
  21. 21.Which does MedlinePlus say not to use on skin at risk of pressure injury?
  22. 22.What is dental plaque?
  23. 23.What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
  24. 24.Where must a urine drainage bag never be placed?
  25. 25.After a resident is turned in bed, how should the head and neck lie?
  26. 26.How long may the acute phase of grief last?
  27. 27.With aging, more stimulation is needed before a sensation is noticed. What is this minimum level called?
  28. 28.Which document tells providers not to do CPR if breathing or the heartbeat stops?
  29. 29.What is done to the eating area for a person with dementia?
  30. 30.How is lighting kept in the home of a person with dementia?
  31. 31.In the home of a person with dementia, where are medicines kept?
  32. 32.Which type of dementia comes from poor blood flow to the brain, as in a stroke?
  33. 33.The saying 'up with the good, down with the bad' is about what?
  34. 34.A person with a walker backs up to a chair. When do they reach back to sit?
  35. 35.How long is each squeeze held in a Kegel exercise?
  36. 36.A resident can help while being moved up in bed. What is the resident asked to do?
  37. 37.Under 42 CFR 483.10, where may a resident make telephone calls?
  38. 38.Under 42 CFR 483.10, what may a resident do about a treatment the resident does not want?
  39. 39.An alleged violation involves neither abuse nor serious bodily injury. Under 42 CFR 483.12, by when is it reported?
  40. 40.How does 42 CFR 483.5 define exploitation?
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Communication, infection control and safety 10

  • A resident faints in the hallway and is still breathing. Where does MedlinePlus say the feet should be? Answer: Raised above the level of the heart. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Fainting. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • A resident with aphasia does not understand what you said. What should you NOT do? Answer: Shout. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Communicating with someone with aphasia. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • About how far can droplets travel from someone who talks, coughs or sneezes? Answer: 3 to 6 feet. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Isolation precautions. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
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Communication, infection control and safety, continued

  • After a needlestick, what is done to the area first? Answer: It is washed with soap and water. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, After an exposure to sharps or body fluids. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • During a seizure, which position helps keep vomit out of the lungs? Answer: On the side. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Seizures. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • What do face shields and goggles protect? Answer: The mucous membranes of the eyes. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Personal protective equipment. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Which area is part of the training a nurse aide gets before any resident contact under 42 CFR 483.152? Answer: Promoting residents' independence. Source: 42 CFR 483.152. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Which step helps a resident with hearing loss follow a conversation? Answer: Switching the radio or TV off. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Talking to someone with hearing loss. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Which tool helps a person with dysarthria whose muscles for writing and typing are also affected? Answer: An alphabet board. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Communicating with someone with dysarthria. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Why is the bed raised before a bed bath is given? Answer: To prevent straining your back. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Bathing a patient in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.

Basic nursing skills 7

  • A dying resident is no longer drinking. How does MedlinePlus say the mouth is kept moist? Answer: Using a sponge or ice chips. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Palliative care - what the final days are like. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • A pressure sore is an open, sunken crater. Which stage is it? Answer: Stage III. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, How to care for pressure sores. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • At what time of day is body temperature often highest? Answer: In the evening. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Temperature measurement. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • How long should a person rest before blood pressure is taken? Answer: At least 5 minutes. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Blood pressure measurement. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • What is a resting heart rate that stays above normal called? Answer: Tachycardia. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Pulse. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • Which is a sign of severe dehydration? Answer: Sunken eyes. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dehydration. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • Which temperature is within the normal adult range given by MedlinePlus? Answer: 98.2°F. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Vital signs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.

Personal care skills 8

  • A resident now sits on the edge of the bed. Why wait a few moments before the transfer? Answer: They may feel dizzy on first sitting up. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Moving a patient from bed to a wheelchair. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • After a resident is turned in bed, how should the head and neck lie? Answer: In line with the spine. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Turning patients over in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • Two people move a resident up in bed with a draw sheet. What is the goal? Answer: To pull, not lift. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Pulling a patient up in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • What is dental plaque? Answer: A sticky mix of bacteria and food. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dental care - adult. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing? Answer: Dysphagia. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Swallowing problems. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • When the skin is checked during a bed bath, which areas get special attention? Answer: Skin folds and bony areas. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Bathing a patient in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • Where must a urine drainage bag never be placed? Answer: On the floor. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Urine drainage bags. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • Which does MedlinePlus say not to use on skin at risk of pressure injury? Answer: Talc powder or strong soaps. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Preventing pressure injuries. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.

Mental health and social service needs 3

  • How long may the acute phase of grief last? Answer: Up to 2 months. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Grief. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(4), mental health and social service needs.
  • Which document tells providers not to do CPR if breathing or the heartbeat stops? Answer: A do-not-resuscitate order. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Advance care directives. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(4), mental health and social service needs.
  • With aging, more stimulation is needed before a sensation is noticed. What is this minimum level called? Answer: The threshold. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Aging changes in the senses. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(4), mental health and social service needs.

Care of cognitively impaired residents 4

  • How is lighting kept in the home of a person with dementia? Answer: Low, but without shadows. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia - behavior and sleep problems. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.
  • In the home of a person with dementia, where are medicines kept? Answer: In locked areas. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia - keeping safe in the home. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.
  • What is done to the eating area for a person with dementia? Answer: Distractions such as TV are reduced. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia - daily care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.
  • Which type of dementia comes from poor blood flow to the brain, as in a stroke? Answer: Vascular dementia. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.

Basic restorative services 4

  • A person with a walker backs up to a chair. When do they reach back to sit? Answer: When the seat meets the back of the legs. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Using a walker. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.
  • A resident can help while being moved up in bed. What is the resident asked to do? Answer: Bend the knees and push with the heels. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Pulling a patient up in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.
  • How long is each squeeze held in a Kegel exercise? Answer: 3 to 5 seconds. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Kegel exercises - self-care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.
  • The saying 'up with the good, down with the bad' is about what? Answer: Which leg leads on steps. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Using a cane. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.

Residents' rights 4

  • An alleged violation involves neither abuse nor serious bodily injury. Under 42 CFR 483.12, by when is it reported? Answer: Within 24 hours. Source: 42 CFR 483.12. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.
  • How does 42 CFR 483.5 define exploitation? Answer: Taking advantage of a resident for personal gain. Source: 42 CFR 483.5. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.
  • Under 42 CFR 483.10, what may a resident do about a treatment the resident does not want? Answer: Refuse or discontinue it. Source: 42 CFR 483.10. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.
  • Under 42 CFR 483.10, where may a resident make telephone calls? Answer: In a place where calls are not overheard. Source: 42 CFR 483.10. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.

How this list was compiled: Our own questions, written to the seven subject groups of the federal nurse aide course, 42 CFR 483.152(b) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-483.152), which every state's written or oral examination must address under 42 CFR 483.154(b)(1)(ii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-483.154); both sections read whole on ecfr.gov on 2026-10-07. Each form of 40 holds 10 questions on the subjects taught before resident contact (communication, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, independence), 7 on basic nursing skills, 8 on personal care skills, 3 on mental health and social service needs, 4 on care of cognitively impaired residents, 4 on basic restorative services and 4 on residents' rights. The rule gives no shares; these are this site's own. Every fact was read on 2026-10-07 in the public source the question names: the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia of the National Library of Medicine (medlineplus.gov/ency) and 42 CFR 483.5, 483.10, 483.12 and 483.152 on ecfr.gov. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

Form B: all 40 questions with answers

Communication, infection control and safety 10

  • A person understands others but has trouble saying and writing words. Which type of aphasia is this? Answer: Expressive. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Communicating with someone with aphasia. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • A visitor sees an isolation sign on a door. Where does the visitor stop first? Answer: At the nurses' station. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Isolation precautions. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • The subject of a conversation changes. What helps a resident with hearing loss? Answer: Telling them the topic has changed. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Talking to someone with hearing loss. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
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Communication, infection control and safety, continued

  • What does MedlinePlus call the first step before teaching a patient? Answer: Finding out what the patient already knows. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Communicating with patients. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • When is personal protective equipment taken off? Answer: Before leaving the work area. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Personal protective equipment. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Where should a cough or a sneeze go? Answer: Into a tissue or the crease of the elbow. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Preventing infections when visiting someone in the hospital. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Which product is kept off the face of a person using oxygen unless the provider approves it? Answer: Petroleum-based cream. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Oxygen safety. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Which shoes help prevent falls? Answer: Low heels with rubber soles. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Preventing falls. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • While lifting or carrying an object, which movement of the back is avoided? Answer: Twisting. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Lifting and bending the right way. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.
  • Without oxygen, how soon can brain damage occur in a person who is choking? Answer: In just 4 to 6 minutes. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Abdominal thrusts. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(1), training before any direct contact with a resident.

Basic nursing skills 7

  • A resident feels the symptoms of low blood pressure. What does MedlinePlus say to do right away? Answer: Sit or lie down. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Low blood pressure. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • A thermometer in the armpit does not beep. How long is it held before it is read? Answer: 5 minutes. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Temperature measurement. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • How are the legs and feet placed for a seated blood pressure reading? Answer: Legs uncrossed, feet on the floor. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Blood pressure measurement. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • Most hospice patients are in which period of life? Answer: Their last 6 months. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Hospice care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • When is an adult's body temperature lowest? Answer: In the early morning. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Body temperature norms. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • Where is the pulse felt at the neck? Answer: Right beside the Adam's apple. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Pulse. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.
  • Which of these is a place where pressure injuries often occur? Answer: The tailbone area. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Preventing pressure injuries. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(2), basic nursing skills.

Personal care skills 8

  • A resident's catheter is not draining. What is checked first, per MedlinePlus? Answer: Kinks in the tubing. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Indwelling catheter care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • After the soap is rinsed off in a bed bath, how is the skin dried? Answer: Patted dry, including skin folds. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Bathing a patient in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • Before a resident is turned or pulled up, what is done to the bed? Answer: It is made flat. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Turning patients over in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • For a resident with swallowing problems, what is not mixed in the same bite? Answer: Solid foods and liquids. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Swallowing problems. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • How are sheets kept under a resident at risk of pressure injuries? Answer: Smooth and dry, free of wrinkles. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Preventing pressure injuries. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • How often is a toothbrush replaced? Answer: Every 3 to 4 months. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dental care - adult. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • The skin of a resident with incontinence is moist and has a yeast rash. Which powder is NOT used? Answer: Baby powder. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Skin care and incontinence. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.
  • Where is the wheelchair parked for a transfer from the bed? Answer: Next to the bed, at a slight angle. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Moving a patient from bed to a wheelchair. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(3), personal care skills.

Mental health and social service needs 3

  • What is the need to get up at night to urinate called? Answer: Nocturia. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Aging changes in sleep. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(4), mental health and social service needs.
  • Which document names someone to make health care decisions when a person cannot? Answer: A health care power of attorney. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Advance care directives. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(4), mental health and social service needs.
  • With aging, the layer of fat under the skin thins. What does this reduce? Answer: The ability to keep body temperature. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Aging changes in skin. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(4), mental health and social service needs.

Care of cognitively impaired residents 4

  • For a person with dementia, what is done to the stove while nobody is using it? Answer: The knobs are removed. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia - keeping safe in the home. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.
  • To keep the home of a person with dementia calm, what is done with mirrors? Answer: They are taken down or covered. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia - behavior and sleep problems. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.
  • Which items help a confused person keep track of the day and time? Answer: Clocks and calendars. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Delirium. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.
  • Which words can confuse a person with dementia? Answer: Pronouns: he, she, them and the like. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dementia - daily care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(5), care of cognitively impaired residents.

Basic restorative services 4

  • A resident feels the urge to have a bowel movement. What does MedlinePlus say? Answer: Go at once; never hold it in. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Constipation - self-care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.
  • After a resident is turned onto one side, what is checked about the ankles, knees and elbows? Answer: They do not rest on top of each other. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Turning patients over in bed. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.
  • How is a turn made when walking with a cane? Answer: By pivoting on the strong leg. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Using a cane. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.
  • Where are the toes kept when walking with a walker? Answer: Inside the walker. Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Using a walker. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(6), basic restorative services.

Residents' rights 4

  • In 42 CFR 483.5, what does mistreatment mean? Answer: Inappropriate treatment or exploitation of a resident. Source: 42 CFR 483.5. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.
  • Under 42 CFR 483.10, what may a resident keep and use in the room as space permits? Answer: Personal possessions and clothing. Source: 42 CFR 483.10. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.
  • Under 42 CFR 483.10, who has the right to manage a resident's financial affairs? Answer: The resident. Source: 42 CFR 483.10. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.
  • Under 42 CFR 483.12, by when are the results of an investigation reported to the administrator and other officials? Answer: Within 5 working days of the incident. Source: 42 CFR 483.12. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b)(7), residents' rights.

How this list was compiled: Our own questions, written to the seven subject groups of the federal nurse aide course, 42 CFR 483.152(b) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-483.152), which every state's written or oral examination must address under 42 CFR 483.154(b)(1)(ii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-483.154); both sections read whole on ecfr.gov on 2026-10-07. Each form of 40 holds 10 questions on the subjects taught before resident contact (communication, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, independence), 7 on basic nursing skills, 8 on personal care skills, 3 on mental health and social service needs, 4 on care of cognitively impaired residents, 4 on basic restorative services and 4 on residents' rights. The rule gives no shares; these are this site's own. Every fact was read on 2026-10-07 in the public source the question names: the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia of the National Library of Medicine (medlineplus.gov/ency) and 42 CFR 483.5, 483.10, 483.12 and 483.152 on ecfr.gov. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

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Each form spreads its 40 questions over the seven subject groups of the federal nurse aide course, 42 CFR 483.152(b), read October 7, 2026. Every answer was checked against MedlinePlus or the Code of Federal Regulations.

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