[FLORIDA CNA PRACTICE EXAM] – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. A nursing assistant is assigned to assist a resident who has limited mobility. Which
action is most important before transferring the resident?
A. Encourage the resident to stand quickly
B. Assess the resident’s ability to assist with the transfer
C. Raise the side rails and leave the bed elevated
D. Use the fastest transfer method available
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Correct Answer: B. Assess the resident’s ability to assist with the transfer
Rationale:
Assessing the resident’s strength and ability ensures safety and determines the appropriate
level of assistance needed. The other options may increase risk of falls or injury or ignore
individualized care needs.
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2. Which of the following is the best way for a CNA to prevent infection when providing
resident care?
A. Wear gloves only when visible blood is present
B. Wash hands before and after resident contact
C. Use hand sanitizer instead of handwashing at all times
D. Avoid wearing gloves unless requested by the nurse
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Correct Answer: B. Wash hands before and after resident contact
Rationale:
Hand hygiene is the single most effective method for preventing the spread of infection.
Gloves do not replace handwashing, and sanitizer is not always sufficient when hands are
visibly soiled.
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3. A resident begins to cough and choke while eating. What is the CNA’s first action?
A. Offer water immediately
, B. Call the nurse and leave the room
C. Encourage the resident to continue chewing
D. Stop feeding and assess airway patency
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Correct Answer: D. Stop feeding and assess airway patency
Rationale:
Stopping feeding immediately helps prevent further obstruction. The CNA must assess the
situation and initiate emergency response if needed. Other actions may worsen aspiration
risk.
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4. Which observation should be reported immediately to the nurse?
A. Resident prefers breakfast at 8:00 AM
B. Resident refuses to wear socks
C. Sudden confusion or change in mental status
D. Resident requests extra blankets
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Correct Answer: C. Sudden confusion or change in mental status
Rationale:
A sudden change in mental status may indicate infection, stroke, or hypoxia and requires
urgent attention. The other options are non-urgent preferences.
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5. What is the correct body mechanics principle when lifting an object?
A. Bend at the waist and keep knees straight
B. Keep the object away from the body
C. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles
D. Twist the torso while lifting
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Correct Answer: C. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles
Rationale:
Using leg muscles reduces strain on the back and prevents injury. The other options increase
the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
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, 6. A CNA notices a resident’s skin is red and does not blanch when pressed. What should
the CNA suspect?
A. Bruising
B. Pressure injury (early stage)
C. Normal skin reaction
D. Allergic reaction
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Correct Answer: B. Pressure injury (early stage)
Rationale:
Non-blanchable redness is an early sign of a pressure injury and must be reported
immediately. Other options do not match this clinical presentation.
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7. Which action demonstrates respect for resident privacy?
A. Leaving the door open during care
B. Discussing care in the hallway
C. Closing curtains before providing hygiene care
D. Sharing resident information with visitors
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Correct Answer: C. Closing curtains before providing hygiene care
Rationale:
Protecting privacy during care maintains dignity and follows professional standards. Other
options violate confidentiality and respect.
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8. A resident has a fever and is sweating heavily. What is the priority CNA action?
A. Apply extra blankets
B. Offer warm fluids
C. Report findings to the nurse
D. Delay care until next shift
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Correct Answer: C. Report findings to the nurse
Rationale:
Fever and diaphoresis may indicate infection or other conditions requiring medical evaluation.
Prompt reporting ensures timely intervention.
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9. What is the safest way to position a resident who is at risk for aspiration?
A. Flat on their back
B. Supine with head turned sideways
C. Upright at 90 degrees during meals
D. Trendelenburg position
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Correct Answer: C. Upright at 90 degrees during meals
Rationale:
An upright position reduces aspiration risk during eating. Flat or lowered positions increase
the likelihood of choking.
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10. Which of the following is an example of professional communication by a CNA?
A. Sharing personal opinions about residents
B. Using medical terminology with families
C. Reporting accurate observations to the nurse
D. Gossiping with coworkers about care issues
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Correct Answer: C. Reporting accurate observations to the nurse
Rationale:
Clear and accurate reporting ensures continuity of care and patient safety. The other options
are unprofessional or inappropriate.
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11. A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do first?
A. Force the resident to comply
B. Document refusal and leave immediately
C. Ask the resident why they are refusing
D. Report refusal as neglect
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Correct Answer: C. Ask the resident why they are refusing
Rationale:
Understanding the reason for refusal helps address concerns and respect autonomy. Forcing
care violates resident rights.
| VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES
| GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE | EXAM PREP |
STUDY GUIDE | PRACTICE TEST
1. A nursing assistant is assigned to assist a resident who has limited mobility. Which
action is most important before transferring the resident?
A. Encourage the resident to stand quickly
B. Assess the resident’s ability to assist with the transfer
C. Raise the side rails and leave the bed elevated
D. Use the fastest transfer method available
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Assess the resident’s ability to assist with the transfer
Rationale:
Assessing the resident’s strength and ability ensures safety and determines the appropriate
level of assistance needed. The other options may increase risk of falls or injury or ignore
individualized care needs.
════════════════════
2. Which of the following is the best way for a CNA to prevent infection when providing
resident care?
A. Wear gloves only when visible blood is present
B. Wash hands before and after resident contact
C. Use hand sanitizer instead of handwashing at all times
D. Avoid wearing gloves unless requested by the nurse
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Wash hands before and after resident contact
Rationale:
Hand hygiene is the single most effective method for preventing the spread of infection.
Gloves do not replace handwashing, and sanitizer is not always sufficient when hands are
visibly soiled.
════════════════════
3. A resident begins to cough and choke while eating. What is the CNA’s first action?
A. Offer water immediately
, B. Call the nurse and leave the room
C. Encourage the resident to continue chewing
D. Stop feeding and assess airway patency
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Stop feeding and assess airway patency
Rationale:
Stopping feeding immediately helps prevent further obstruction. The CNA must assess the
situation and initiate emergency response if needed. Other actions may worsen aspiration
risk.
════════════════════
4. Which observation should be reported immediately to the nurse?
A. Resident prefers breakfast at 8:00 AM
B. Resident refuses to wear socks
C. Sudden confusion or change in mental status
D. Resident requests extra blankets
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Sudden confusion or change in mental status
Rationale:
A sudden change in mental status may indicate infection, stroke, or hypoxia and requires
urgent attention. The other options are non-urgent preferences.
════════════════════
5. What is the correct body mechanics principle when lifting an object?
A. Bend at the waist and keep knees straight
B. Keep the object away from the body
C. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles
D. Twist the torso while lifting
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles
Rationale:
Using leg muscles reduces strain on the back and prevents injury. The other options increase
the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
════════════════════
, 6. A CNA notices a resident’s skin is red and does not blanch when pressed. What should
the CNA suspect?
A. Bruising
B. Pressure injury (early stage)
C. Normal skin reaction
D. Allergic reaction
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Pressure injury (early stage)
Rationale:
Non-blanchable redness is an early sign of a pressure injury and must be reported
immediately. Other options do not match this clinical presentation.
════════════════════
7. Which action demonstrates respect for resident privacy?
A. Leaving the door open during care
B. Discussing care in the hallway
C. Closing curtains before providing hygiene care
D. Sharing resident information with visitors
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Closing curtains before providing hygiene care
Rationale:
Protecting privacy during care maintains dignity and follows professional standards. Other
options violate confidentiality and respect.
════════════════════
8. A resident has a fever and is sweating heavily. What is the priority CNA action?
A. Apply extra blankets
B. Offer warm fluids
C. Report findings to the nurse
D. Delay care until next shift
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Report findings to the nurse
Rationale:
Fever and diaphoresis may indicate infection or other conditions requiring medical evaluation.
Prompt reporting ensures timely intervention.
, ════════════════════
9. What is the safest way to position a resident who is at risk for aspiration?
A. Flat on their back
B. Supine with head turned sideways
C. Upright at 90 degrees during meals
D. Trendelenburg position
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Upright at 90 degrees during meals
Rationale:
An upright position reduces aspiration risk during eating. Flat or lowered positions increase
the likelihood of choking.
════════════════════
10. Which of the following is an example of professional communication by a CNA?
A. Sharing personal opinions about residents
B. Using medical terminology with families
C. Reporting accurate observations to the nurse
D. Gossiping with coworkers about care issues
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Reporting accurate observations to the nurse
Rationale:
Clear and accurate reporting ensures continuity of care and patient safety. The other options
are unprofessional or inappropriate.
════════════════════
11. A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do first?
A. Force the resident to comply
B. Document refusal and leave immediately
C. Ask the resident why they are refusing
D. Report refusal as neglect
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Ask the resident why they are refusing
Rationale:
Understanding the reason for refusal helps address concerns and respect autonomy. Forcing
care violates resident rights.
