NEW YORK CNA CLINICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT EXAM PRACTICE EXAM | STUDY
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## Table of Contents
Hand Hygiene and Infection Prevention
Resident Rights, Safety, and Communication
Vital Signs and Observation Skills
Personal Care Skills
Transfer, Positioning, and Ambulation
Nutrition and Hydration Assistance
Elimination and Specimen Collection
Documentation and Reporting
Professional Conduct and Clinical Judgment
Emergency Recognition and Clinical Decision-Making
Introduction
This practice examination is designed to help candidates prepare for the New York
CNA Clinical Skills Assessment by reinforcing the knowledge, judgment, and
performance standards expected during competency evaluation. The questions
cover infection prevention, resident safety, communication, personal care, transfers,
vital signs, documentation, and professional responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on
applying clinical reasoning in realistic care situations rather than memorizing
isolated facts. Candidates should expect scenario-based questions requiring
prioritization, recognition of unsafe practices, and selection of the most appropriate
nursing assistant intervention while remaining within the CNA scope of practice and
consistently protecting resident dignity, privacy, and rights.
Question 1
A resident requests assistance transferring from bed to wheelchair. Before
beginning the transfer, which action best reduces the risk of injury to both the
resident and the nursing assistant?
,A. Ask the resident to stand immediately before assessing their ability.
B. Verify the care plan, lock the wheelchair, and assess the resident's ability to bear
weight.
C. Move quickly to reduce resident fatigue.
D. Pull the resident under the arms during the transfer.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Safe transfers require reviewing the care plan, preparing equipment,
locking the wheelchair, and assessing weight-bearing ability before movement.
Question 2
While providing perineal care, the resident becomes embarrassed and asks for
more privacy. What is the most appropriate response?
A. Continue because the procedure is almost complete.
B. Close the privacy curtain, cover exposed areas, and reassure the resident.
C. Tell the resident privacy is impossible during care.
D. Ask another CNA to finish the procedure.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Preserving dignity and privacy throughout care is a fundamental
CNA responsibility.
Question 3
A CNA removes gloves after providing care. What should occur immediately
afterward?
A. Put on a clean pair of gloves.
B. Wash hands thoroughly.
,C. Document the procedure.
D. Clean the resident's room.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Hand hygiene is required immediately after glove removal because
gloves are not a substitute for handwashing.
Question 4
During ambulation, a resident suddenly states, "I feel dizzy." What should the CNA
do first?
A. Encourage the resident to continue walking.
B. Assist the resident to the nearest safe sitting position.
C. Leave to find the nurse immediately.
D. Give the resident water before sitting.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Preventing a fall is the immediate priority. Assist the resident safely
before reporting the event.
Question 5
When measuring a resident's radial pulse, the CNA notices an irregular rhythm.
Which action is most appropriate?
A. Record a normal pulse rate.
B. Count for one full minute and report the finding.
C. Repeat for 15 seconds and multiply by four.
D. Ignore the irregularity.
Correct Answer: B
, Explanation: Irregular pulses should always be counted for a full minute and
reported promptly.
Question 6
A resident refuses a scheduled bath. What should the CNA do?
A. Force the resident to comply.
B. Respect the refusal, determine the reason, and report it.
C. Document the bath as completed.
D. Return later without informing anyone.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Competent residents have the right to refuse care. The refusal should
be respected and communicated.
Question 7
Which action demonstrates proper infection control during denture care?
A. Rinse dentures with hot water only.
B. Clean dentures over a sink lined with a towel and partially filled with water.
C. Place dentures directly on the bedside table.
D. Dry dentures completely before soaking.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lining the sink helps prevent dentures from breaking if dropped.
Question 8
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## Table of Contents
Hand Hygiene and Infection Prevention
Resident Rights, Safety, and Communication
Vital Signs and Observation Skills
Personal Care Skills
Transfer, Positioning, and Ambulation
Nutrition and Hydration Assistance
Elimination and Specimen Collection
Documentation and Reporting
Professional Conduct and Clinical Judgment
Emergency Recognition and Clinical Decision-Making
Introduction
This practice examination is designed to help candidates prepare for the New York
CNA Clinical Skills Assessment by reinforcing the knowledge, judgment, and
performance standards expected during competency evaluation. The questions
cover infection prevention, resident safety, communication, personal care, transfers,
vital signs, documentation, and professional responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on
applying clinical reasoning in realistic care situations rather than memorizing
isolated facts. Candidates should expect scenario-based questions requiring
prioritization, recognition of unsafe practices, and selection of the most appropriate
nursing assistant intervention while remaining within the CNA scope of practice and
consistently protecting resident dignity, privacy, and rights.
Question 1
A resident requests assistance transferring from bed to wheelchair. Before
beginning the transfer, which action best reduces the risk of injury to both the
resident and the nursing assistant?
,A. Ask the resident to stand immediately before assessing their ability.
B. Verify the care plan, lock the wheelchair, and assess the resident's ability to bear
weight.
C. Move quickly to reduce resident fatigue.
D. Pull the resident under the arms during the transfer.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Safe transfers require reviewing the care plan, preparing equipment,
locking the wheelchair, and assessing weight-bearing ability before movement.
Question 2
While providing perineal care, the resident becomes embarrassed and asks for
more privacy. What is the most appropriate response?
A. Continue because the procedure is almost complete.
B. Close the privacy curtain, cover exposed areas, and reassure the resident.
C. Tell the resident privacy is impossible during care.
D. Ask another CNA to finish the procedure.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Preserving dignity and privacy throughout care is a fundamental
CNA responsibility.
Question 3
A CNA removes gloves after providing care. What should occur immediately
afterward?
A. Put on a clean pair of gloves.
B. Wash hands thoroughly.
,C. Document the procedure.
D. Clean the resident's room.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Hand hygiene is required immediately after glove removal because
gloves are not a substitute for handwashing.
Question 4
During ambulation, a resident suddenly states, "I feel dizzy." What should the CNA
do first?
A. Encourage the resident to continue walking.
B. Assist the resident to the nearest safe sitting position.
C. Leave to find the nurse immediately.
D. Give the resident water before sitting.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Preventing a fall is the immediate priority. Assist the resident safely
before reporting the event.
Question 5
When measuring a resident's radial pulse, the CNA notices an irregular rhythm.
Which action is most appropriate?
A. Record a normal pulse rate.
B. Count for one full minute and report the finding.
C. Repeat for 15 seconds and multiply by four.
D. Ignore the irregularity.
Correct Answer: B
, Explanation: Irregular pulses should always be counted for a full minute and
reported promptly.
Question 6
A resident refuses a scheduled bath. What should the CNA do?
A. Force the resident to comply.
B. Respect the refusal, determine the reason, and report it.
C. Document the bath as completed.
D. Return later without informing anyone.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Competent residents have the right to refuse care. The refusal should
be respected and communicated.
Question 7
Which action demonstrates proper infection control during denture care?
A. Rinse dentures with hot water only.
B. Clean dentures over a sink lined with a towel and partially filled with water.
C. Place dentures directly on the bedside table.
D. Dry dentures completely before soaking.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lining the sink helps prevent dentures from breaking if dropped.
Question 8
