CNA UNIT 1 : Practice Questions &
Correct Answers (2026)
Which of the following is true regarding human sexuality and intimacy?
a. Sexuality and intimacy are basic human needs only through middle adulthood
b. The elderly no longer desire intimacy
c. The need for intimacy continues through old age
d. None of the above - correct answer: C
Which of the following is a basic human need according to Maslow?
a. Vacation time
b. Safety and security
c. Self-esteem
d. Both B and C - correct answer: D
What is culture?
a. An ability to appreciate the finer things in life, such as art and music
b. The beliefs, values, and traditions that are customary to a group of people
c. The country where a person is from
d. A general characterization that describes skin color, body stature, facial features, and hair
texture - correct answer: B
How can nursing assistants help maintain their residents' self-esteem needs?
, a. Encourage and allow the resident to make choices when appropriate
b. Assist residents with their dressing and grooming routine as needed
c. Provide privacy
d. All of the above - correct answer: D
By greeting the patient or resident with a smile, a kind word, or a gentle touch, the nursing
assistant helps meet which basic human need?
a. Physiologic or physical needs
b. Safety and security needs
c. Love and belonging needs
d. Self-actualization needs - correct answer: C
Ben enjoys narrating stories and scenes using his active imagination. Which developmental
stage is he in?
a. School age
b. Toddlerhood
c. Preschool
d. Adolescence - correct answer: C
Mr. Jones, a resident with a terminal illness, refuses treatment recommended by the health care
team that may prolong his life. How should the nursing assistant react?
a. Leave Mr. Jones alone to die
b. Complain to the family about his decision
Correct Answers (2026)
Which of the following is true regarding human sexuality and intimacy?
a. Sexuality and intimacy are basic human needs only through middle adulthood
b. The elderly no longer desire intimacy
c. The need for intimacy continues through old age
d. None of the above - correct answer: C
Which of the following is a basic human need according to Maslow?
a. Vacation time
b. Safety and security
c. Self-esteem
d. Both B and C - correct answer: D
What is culture?
a. An ability to appreciate the finer things in life, such as art and music
b. The beliefs, values, and traditions that are customary to a group of people
c. The country where a person is from
d. A general characterization that describes skin color, body stature, facial features, and hair
texture - correct answer: B
How can nursing assistants help maintain their residents' self-esteem needs?
, a. Encourage and allow the resident to make choices when appropriate
b. Assist residents with their dressing and grooming routine as needed
c. Provide privacy
d. All of the above - correct answer: D
By greeting the patient or resident with a smile, a kind word, or a gentle touch, the nursing
assistant helps meet which basic human need?
a. Physiologic or physical needs
b. Safety and security needs
c. Love and belonging needs
d. Self-actualization needs - correct answer: C
Ben enjoys narrating stories and scenes using his active imagination. Which developmental
stage is he in?
a. School age
b. Toddlerhood
c. Preschool
d. Adolescence - correct answer: C
Mr. Jones, a resident with a terminal illness, refuses treatment recommended by the health care
team that may prolong his life. How should the nursing assistant react?
a. Leave Mr. Jones alone to die
b. Complain to the family about his decision
