California State CNA ExamPractice Questions 2026

California State CNA Exam Practice Questions 2026

1. Before assisting a resident with a meal, the CNA should first:
A. Check the resident's diet order
B. Bring extra food
C. Weigh the resident
D. Record vital signs
2. Which action is the most effective way to prevent infection?
A. Wearing a gown
B. Handwashing
C. Wearing gloves
D. Taking antibiotics
3. A resident suddenly complains of chest pain. The CNA should:
A. Wait 15 minutes
B. Offer water
C. Notify the nurse immediately
D. Help the resident walk
4. Which pulse site is most commonly used by CNAs?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Apical
D. Femoral
5. A resident has difficulty swallowing liquids. The CNA should:
A. Encourage fast drinking
B. Lay the resident flat
C. Use a straw for all fluids
D. Keep the resident upright
6. Which sign may indicate dehydration?
A. Clear urine
B. Moist skin
C. Dark concentrated urine
D. Weight gain
7. Before transferring a resident to a wheelchair, the CNA should:
A. Lock the wheelchair brakes
B. Remove the footrests after transfer
C. Lower the bed completely
D. Ask the resident to stand alone
8. A resident refuses a bath. The CNA should:
A. Force the resident
B. Report and respect the refusal
C. Ignore the resident
D. Tell the family
9. Which finding should be reported immediately?
A. Resident reading
B. Resident sleeping
C. Sudden confusion
D. Watching television
10. The abbreviation ADL stands for:
A. Adult Daily Living