FLORIDA CNA COMPETENCY EVALUATION PROGRAM
PRACTICE EXAM | STUDY GUIDE | TESTBANK | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | QUESTIONS | 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
## Table of Contents
- Resident Rights and Ethics
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Infection Prevention and Standard Precautions
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Personal Care Skills
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Elimination and Restorative Care
- Mental Health and Social Needs
- Care of Residents with Cognitive Impairment
- Documentation and Reporting
- Florida CNA Professional Standards
Introduction
The Florida CNA Competency Evaluation Program assesses the knowledge and practical
judgment required to provide safe, compassionate, and effective nursing assistant care.
This practice exam reflects current standards and emphasizes resident-centered care,
infection prevention, communication, safety, ethics, basic nursing skills, and professional
,responsibilities. Questions are designed to test application of knowledge through realistic
clinical scenarios similar to those encountered in long-term care and other healthcare
settings. Reviewing these questions will strengthen clinical reasoning, improve test
readiness, and reinforce best practices expected of entry-level Certified Nursing Assistants
preparing for the Florida CNA competency examination.
Question 1
A nursing assistant enters a resident's room before providing morning care. What should
the nursing assistant do first?
A. Begin providing care immediately.
B. Introduce themselves, knock, and identify the resident.
C. Adjust the bed before speaking.
D. Ask another CNA to verify the resident.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Knocking, introducing yourself, and verifying the resident's identity demonstrate
respect, protect privacy, and promote safe care.
Question 2
A resident refuses to take a bath. What is the CNA's best initial response?
,A. Force the resident to bathe.
B. Document the refusal without informing anyone.
C. Ask why the resident is refusing and notify the nurse if needed.
D. Threaten to report the resident.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Respecting the resident's autonomy while exploring concerns and reporting
persistent refusals supports resident-centered care.
Question 3
Which action best prevents the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times.
B. Washing hands before and after resident contact.
C. Keeping resident doors closed.
D. Wearing two pairs of gloves.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Proper hand hygiene remains the single most effective method of preventing
healthcare-associated infections.
, Question 4
A CNA observes smoke coming from a resident's room. What should be done first?
A. Finish caring for another resident.
B. Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
C. Open all windows.
D. Gather supplies.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Fire response begins by rescuing anyone in immediate danger before activating
alarms and containing the fire.
Question 5
Which resident is at the greatest risk for developing pressure injuries?
A. A resident who walks daily.
B. A resident confined to bed with limited mobility.
C. A resident eating independently.
D. A resident receiving visitors.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Immobility significantly increases pressure injury risk because prolonged
pressure reduces blood flow to tissues.
PRACTICE EXAM | STUDY GUIDE | TESTBANK | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | QUESTIONS | 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
## Table of Contents
- Resident Rights and Ethics
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Infection Prevention and Standard Precautions
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Personal Care Skills
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Elimination and Restorative Care
- Mental Health and Social Needs
- Care of Residents with Cognitive Impairment
- Documentation and Reporting
- Florida CNA Professional Standards
Introduction
The Florida CNA Competency Evaluation Program assesses the knowledge and practical
judgment required to provide safe, compassionate, and effective nursing assistant care.
This practice exam reflects current standards and emphasizes resident-centered care,
infection prevention, communication, safety, ethics, basic nursing skills, and professional
,responsibilities. Questions are designed to test application of knowledge through realistic
clinical scenarios similar to those encountered in long-term care and other healthcare
settings. Reviewing these questions will strengthen clinical reasoning, improve test
readiness, and reinforce best practices expected of entry-level Certified Nursing Assistants
preparing for the Florida CNA competency examination.
Question 1
A nursing assistant enters a resident's room before providing morning care. What should
the nursing assistant do first?
A. Begin providing care immediately.
B. Introduce themselves, knock, and identify the resident.
C. Adjust the bed before speaking.
D. Ask another CNA to verify the resident.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Knocking, introducing yourself, and verifying the resident's identity demonstrate
respect, protect privacy, and promote safe care.
Question 2
A resident refuses to take a bath. What is the CNA's best initial response?
,A. Force the resident to bathe.
B. Document the refusal without informing anyone.
C. Ask why the resident is refusing and notify the nurse if needed.
D. Threaten to report the resident.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Respecting the resident's autonomy while exploring concerns and reporting
persistent refusals supports resident-centered care.
Question 3
Which action best prevents the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times.
B. Washing hands before and after resident contact.
C. Keeping resident doors closed.
D. Wearing two pairs of gloves.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Proper hand hygiene remains the single most effective method of preventing
healthcare-associated infections.
, Question 4
A CNA observes smoke coming from a resident's room. What should be done first?
A. Finish caring for another resident.
B. Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
C. Open all windows.
D. Gather supplies.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Fire response begins by rescuing anyone in immediate danger before activating
alarms and containing the fire.
Question 5
Which resident is at the greatest risk for developing pressure injuries?
A. A resident who walks daily.
B. A resident confined to bed with limited mobility.
C. A resident eating independently.
D. A resident receiving visitors.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Immobility significantly increases pressure injury risk because prolonged
pressure reduces blood flow to tissues.
