CNA State Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers New
Updated Version 2026
Terms in this set (130)
When assisting a client in learning how to d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak
use a cane, the nurse aide stands side.
a. approximately two feet directly behind
the client.
b. about one foot from the client's weak
side.
c. about onefoot from the client's strong
side.
d. slightly behind the client on the client's
weak side.
,When working with a client who has urinary b. be unable to urinate.
retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will
a. urinate large volumes.
b. be unable to urinate.
c. urinate frequently.
d. be incontinent of urine.
Aging-related hearing changes result in older a.high-pitched sounds.
clients gradually losing their ability to hear
a. high-pitched sounds.
b. low-pitched sounds.
c. slow sounds.
d. rapid sounds.
The best way to safely identify your patient is by d. checking the name tag.
a. asking his name.
b. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
c. checking the bed plate.
d. checking the name tag.
A client is on a bowel and bladder training a. report it to the charge nurse.
program and has not had a bowel
movement in
three days. The nurse aide should
a. report it to the charge nurse.
b. give the client an enema.
c. offer the client prune juice.
d. encourage the client to drink more fluids.
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is c.a.c.
a.p.c.
b. b.i.d.
c.a.c.
d.t.i.d.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will b. high blood pressure.
most
likely have a history of
a. low blood pressure.
b.high blood pressure.
c. low blood sugar.
d. high blood sugar.
, A patient who has difficulty chewing or d. mechanical soft
swallowing will need what type of diet?
a. clear liquid
b. low residue
c. bland
d. mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the client feel more independent?
a. Tell her to stay in the room.
b. Have her roommate secretly watch her.
c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
d. Write the room number on a piece of paper.
How often should a patient's intake and output a.once each shift
records be totaled?
a. once each shift
b. twice a day
c. every four hours
d. every 12 hours
Which of the following should the nursing d. bruises
assistant observe and record when
admitting a
client?
a.freckles
b. wrinkles
c.short nails
d. bruises
When responding to a client on the c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?"
intercom,
the nursing assistant should say
a. "Hello, who is calling, please?"
b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and
position], can I help you?"
d. "Please hold; I'll have the nurse answer
your
call."
Updated Version 2026
Terms in this set (130)
When assisting a client in learning how to d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak
use a cane, the nurse aide stands side.
a. approximately two feet directly behind
the client.
b. about one foot from the client's weak
side.
c. about onefoot from the client's strong
side.
d. slightly behind the client on the client's
weak side.
,When working with a client who has urinary b. be unable to urinate.
retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will
a. urinate large volumes.
b. be unable to urinate.
c. urinate frequently.
d. be incontinent of urine.
Aging-related hearing changes result in older a.high-pitched sounds.
clients gradually losing their ability to hear
a. high-pitched sounds.
b. low-pitched sounds.
c. slow sounds.
d. rapid sounds.
The best way to safely identify your patient is by d. checking the name tag.
a. asking his name.
b. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
c. checking the bed plate.
d. checking the name tag.
A client is on a bowel and bladder training a. report it to the charge nurse.
program and has not had a bowel
movement in
three days. The nurse aide should
a. report it to the charge nurse.
b. give the client an enema.
c. offer the client prune juice.
d. encourage the client to drink more fluids.
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is c.a.c.
a.p.c.
b. b.i.d.
c.a.c.
d.t.i.d.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will b. high blood pressure.
most
likely have a history of
a. low blood pressure.
b.high blood pressure.
c. low blood sugar.
d. high blood sugar.
, A patient who has difficulty chewing or d. mechanical soft
swallowing will need what type of diet?
a. clear liquid
b. low residue
c. bland
d. mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the client feel more independent?
a. Tell her to stay in the room.
b. Have her roommate secretly watch her.
c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
d. Write the room number on a piece of paper.
How often should a patient's intake and output a.once each shift
records be totaled?
a. once each shift
b. twice a day
c. every four hours
d. every 12 hours
Which of the following should the nursing d. bruises
assistant observe and record when
admitting a
client?
a.freckles
b. wrinkles
c.short nails
d. bruises
When responding to a client on the c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?"
intercom,
the nursing assistant should say
a. "Hello, who is calling, please?"
b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and
position], can I help you?"
d. "Please hold; I'll have the nurse answer
your
call."
