CNA Chapter 1 & 2 Questions and Answers |
Nursing Assistant Fundamentals & Skills
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1. Which of the following is the primary role of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within
the healthcare team?
A. Prescribing medications for the patient.
B. Providing direct, hands-on care under the supervision of a nurse.
C. Developing the comprehensive care plan for the patient.
D. Performing invasive medical procedures.
Answer: B
2. A nurse asks a CNA to perform a task that is outside their scope of practice. What is the
CNA’s best course of action?
A. Perform the task to avoid conflict.
B. Ask another CNA to show them how to do it.
C. Politely decline and explain the scope of practice limits.
D. Perform the task but do not document it.
Answer: C
3. Which professional behavior demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality?
A. Discussing a patient’s condition with a family member in the elevator.
B. Sharing patient information on social media.
C. Discussing patient care only in private areas with appropriate staff.
D. Leaving a patient’s chart open on the nursing station desk.
Answer: C
4. What is the most important step in preventing the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times.
B. Using antiseptic hand rub only.
C. Performing proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
D. Changing scrubs after every patient interaction.
Answer: C
5. Which of the following is an example of a patient right?
A. The right to choose their own physician.
B. The right to be treated with dignity and respect.
C. The right to refuse treatment.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D
,6. A CNA observes a coworker being rough with a patient during a transfer. The CNA must:
A. Ignore the behavior to avoid trouble.
B. Report the incident to the charge nurse immediately.
C. Tell the coworker to stop and say nothing else.
D. Discuss the incident with other staff members.
Answer: B
7. When communicating with a patient who has hearing loss, the CNA should:
A. Shout loudly at the patient.
B. Speak clearly, face the patient, and keep hands away from the mouth.
C. Write everything down for the patient.
D. Ignore the patient and focus on the family.
Answer: B
8. Which principle of body mechanics should the CNA use when lifting a heavy object?
A. Keep the object away from the body.
B. Bend at the waist.
C. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles.
D. Keep feet close together to maintain balance.
Answer: C
9. A patient falls in the hallway. What is the first thing the CNA should do?
A. Immediately lift the patient back into the bed.
B. Call the patient’s family.
C. Check for injuries and call for the nurse before moving the patient.
D. Document the fall in the chart.
Answer: C
10.What does the term "Standard Precautions" mean?
A. Treating only patients with known infections as infectious.
B. Treating all blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin as potentially infectious.
C. Wearing PPE only when requested by the patient.
D. Using hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.
Answer: B
11.Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The patient says they feel dizzy.
B. The patient states they have pain in their back.
C. The nurse observes a bruise on the patient’s arm.
D. The patient reports feeling anxious.
Answer: C
12.A patient refuses a bath. What is the CNA's best response?
A. Force the patient to take the bath because it is mandatory.
B. Respect the patient’s right to refuse and notify the nurse.
C. Ignore the refusal and bathe the patient anyway.
D. Tell the patient they will be punished if they don't bathe.
Answer: B
13.How should the CNA maintain patient privacy during a bed bath?
A. Keep the room door wide open.
, B. Expose the entire body for better cleaning.
C. Drape the patient to expose only the area being washed.
D. Ask visitors to stay and help with the bath.
Answer: C
14.Which is the best way to identify a patient before providing care?
A. Ask the patient their name and check their ID bracelet.
B. Call the patient by name to see if they answer.
C. Assume the patient in the room is the correct patient.
D. Ask the roommate who the patient is.
Answer: A
15.When should the CNA report an observation to the nurse?
A. Only if the patient asks the CNA to tell the nurse.
B. Whenever there is a significant change in the patient’s condition.
C. Only at the end of the shift.
D. Never, unless specifically asked.
Answer: B
16.Which of the following is a sign of potential elder abuse?
A. The patient is well-groomed and clean.
B. The patient has unexplained bruises or marks.
C. The patient is talkative and happy.
D. The patient is eating well.
Answer: B
17.To maintain a safe environment, what should the CNA ensure about the patient's room?
A. All call lights are within reach.
B. The floor is kept clear of clutter.
C. Bed wheels are locked.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D
18.What is the purpose of a gait belt?
A. To restrain a patient in a chair.
B. To assist in safely transferring or ambulating a patient.
C. To keep the patient’s clothing in place.
D. To provide extra padding for the patient's back.
Answer: B
19.Which action is essential when applying PPE?
A. Put on gloves before the gown.
B. Ensure the gown fully covers the torso and is tied securely.
C. Skip the mask if you are healthy.
D. Use the same gloves for multiple patients.
Answer: B
20.A patient is on contact precautions. What does this mean?
A. Use a mask for all interactions.
B. Use gloves and a gown when entering the room.
C. Limit the patient’s movement to the room only.
Nursing Assistant Fundamentals & Skills
Review 2026/2027 – 100% Pass Guaranteed
| Graded A+
1. Which of the following is the primary role of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within
the healthcare team?
A. Prescribing medications for the patient.
B. Providing direct, hands-on care under the supervision of a nurse.
C. Developing the comprehensive care plan for the patient.
D. Performing invasive medical procedures.
Answer: B
2. A nurse asks a CNA to perform a task that is outside their scope of practice. What is the
CNA’s best course of action?
A. Perform the task to avoid conflict.
B. Ask another CNA to show them how to do it.
C. Politely decline and explain the scope of practice limits.
D. Perform the task but do not document it.
Answer: C
3. Which professional behavior demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality?
A. Discussing a patient’s condition with a family member in the elevator.
B. Sharing patient information on social media.
C. Discussing patient care only in private areas with appropriate staff.
D. Leaving a patient’s chart open on the nursing station desk.
Answer: C
4. What is the most important step in preventing the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times.
B. Using antiseptic hand rub only.
C. Performing proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
D. Changing scrubs after every patient interaction.
Answer: C
5. Which of the following is an example of a patient right?
A. The right to choose their own physician.
B. The right to be treated with dignity and respect.
C. The right to refuse treatment.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D
,6. A CNA observes a coworker being rough with a patient during a transfer. The CNA must:
A. Ignore the behavior to avoid trouble.
B. Report the incident to the charge nurse immediately.
C. Tell the coworker to stop and say nothing else.
D. Discuss the incident with other staff members.
Answer: B
7. When communicating with a patient who has hearing loss, the CNA should:
A. Shout loudly at the patient.
B. Speak clearly, face the patient, and keep hands away from the mouth.
C. Write everything down for the patient.
D. Ignore the patient and focus on the family.
Answer: B
8. Which principle of body mechanics should the CNA use when lifting a heavy object?
A. Keep the object away from the body.
B. Bend at the waist.
C. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles.
D. Keep feet close together to maintain balance.
Answer: C
9. A patient falls in the hallway. What is the first thing the CNA should do?
A. Immediately lift the patient back into the bed.
B. Call the patient’s family.
C. Check for injuries and call for the nurse before moving the patient.
D. Document the fall in the chart.
Answer: C
10.What does the term "Standard Precautions" mean?
A. Treating only patients with known infections as infectious.
B. Treating all blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin as potentially infectious.
C. Wearing PPE only when requested by the patient.
D. Using hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.
Answer: B
11.Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The patient says they feel dizzy.
B. The patient states they have pain in their back.
C. The nurse observes a bruise on the patient’s arm.
D. The patient reports feeling anxious.
Answer: C
12.A patient refuses a bath. What is the CNA's best response?
A. Force the patient to take the bath because it is mandatory.
B. Respect the patient’s right to refuse and notify the nurse.
C. Ignore the refusal and bathe the patient anyway.
D. Tell the patient they will be punished if they don't bathe.
Answer: B
13.How should the CNA maintain patient privacy during a bed bath?
A. Keep the room door wide open.
, B. Expose the entire body for better cleaning.
C. Drape the patient to expose only the area being washed.
D. Ask visitors to stay and help with the bath.
Answer: C
14.Which is the best way to identify a patient before providing care?
A. Ask the patient their name and check their ID bracelet.
B. Call the patient by name to see if they answer.
C. Assume the patient in the room is the correct patient.
D. Ask the roommate who the patient is.
Answer: A
15.When should the CNA report an observation to the nurse?
A. Only if the patient asks the CNA to tell the nurse.
B. Whenever there is a significant change in the patient’s condition.
C. Only at the end of the shift.
D. Never, unless specifically asked.
Answer: B
16.Which of the following is a sign of potential elder abuse?
A. The patient is well-groomed and clean.
B. The patient has unexplained bruises or marks.
C. The patient is talkative and happy.
D. The patient is eating well.
Answer: B
17.To maintain a safe environment, what should the CNA ensure about the patient's room?
A. All call lights are within reach.
B. The floor is kept clear of clutter.
C. Bed wheels are locked.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D
18.What is the purpose of a gait belt?
A. To restrain a patient in a chair.
B. To assist in safely transferring or ambulating a patient.
C. To keep the patient’s clothing in place.
D. To provide extra padding for the patient's back.
Answer: B
19.Which action is essential when applying PPE?
A. Put on gloves before the gown.
B. Ensure the gown fully covers the torso and is tied securely.
C. Skip the mask if you are healthy.
D. Use the same gloves for multiple patients.
Answer: B
20.A patient is on contact precautions. What does this mean?
A. Use a mask for all interactions.
B. Use gloves and a gown when entering the room.
C. Limit the patient’s movement to the room only.
