CNA PRACTICE LATEST EXAM 2026 UPDATE 100
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
FROM ACTUAL EXAMS TEST GRADE A+
1. Which of the following is the best way to prevent infection?
A. Wearing jewelry while providing care
B. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Wearing gloves only after contact with blood
D. Rinsing hands with water only
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent the spread of
infection.
2. A resident begins to fall. What should the CNA do first?
A. Try to stop the fall completely
B. Lower the resident gently to the floor
C. Leave the resident and call for help
D. Grab the resident under the arms
Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering the resident safely prevents injury.
3. What is the normal adult pulse range?
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 120–160 bpm
,Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult pulse is 60–100 beats per minute.
4. When providing perineal care to a female patient, cleansing should be done:
A. Back to front
B. Front to back
C. In circular motion only
D. Any direction is acceptable
Answer: B
Rationale: Front to back prevents contamination from the rectal area.
5. What is the first sign of dehydration in elderly patients?
A. Increased appetite
B. Confusion
C. High blood pressure
D. Slow pulse
Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion is often an early sign of dehydration in older adults.
6. A CNA finds a patient on the floor. What should be done first?
A. Move the patient immediately
B. Check for injuries and call for help
C. Give water to the patient
D. Help the patient stand
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment and safety come first before moving the patient.
, 7. Standard precautions apply to:
A. Only infected patients
B. All patients
C. Only elderly patients
D. Only surgical patients
Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions are used with all patients.
8. Which position is best for a patient experiencing shortness of breath?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position improves lung expansion.
9. What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
A. 8–10
B. 12–20
C. 20–30
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respirations are 12–20 per minute.
10. When transferring a patient, the CNA should use:
A. Back muscles only
B. Leg muscles and proper body mechanics
C. One hand only
D. No assistance devices
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
FROM ACTUAL EXAMS TEST GRADE A+
1. Which of the following is the best way to prevent infection?
A. Wearing jewelry while providing care
B. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Wearing gloves only after contact with blood
D. Rinsing hands with water only
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent the spread of
infection.
2. A resident begins to fall. What should the CNA do first?
A. Try to stop the fall completely
B. Lower the resident gently to the floor
C. Leave the resident and call for help
D. Grab the resident under the arms
Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering the resident safely prevents injury.
3. What is the normal adult pulse range?
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 120–160 bpm
,Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult pulse is 60–100 beats per minute.
4. When providing perineal care to a female patient, cleansing should be done:
A. Back to front
B. Front to back
C. In circular motion only
D. Any direction is acceptable
Answer: B
Rationale: Front to back prevents contamination from the rectal area.
5. What is the first sign of dehydration in elderly patients?
A. Increased appetite
B. Confusion
C. High blood pressure
D. Slow pulse
Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion is often an early sign of dehydration in older adults.
6. A CNA finds a patient on the floor. What should be done first?
A. Move the patient immediately
B. Check for injuries and call for help
C. Give water to the patient
D. Help the patient stand
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment and safety come first before moving the patient.
, 7. Standard precautions apply to:
A. Only infected patients
B. All patients
C. Only elderly patients
D. Only surgical patients
Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions are used with all patients.
8. Which position is best for a patient experiencing shortness of breath?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position improves lung expansion.
9. What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
A. 8–10
B. 12–20
C. 20–30
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respirations are 12–20 per minute.
10. When transferring a patient, the CNA should use:
A. Back muscles only
B. Leg muscles and proper body mechanics
C. One hand only
D. No assistance devices
