CNA State Board Exam Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review with 600+ NNAAP & Prometric Practice Questions & Verified Answers – Certified Nursing Assistant Test Bank | Graded A+

, CNA State Board Exam Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review |
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1. According to the "Patient's Bill of Rights," what right does the patient have?

Abuse the nurses

Smoke in their room

Refuse to pay their bill

Refuse treatment

2. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with confusion due to AIDS dementia
complex. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which action?

Give the client simple directions

Assist the client to answer questions asked by the family

Explain the day's schedule during breakfast

Ask the client to identify the day and date

3. If a patient shows signs of discomfort after a waist restraint is applied, what
should the nursing assistant do?

Call a physician immediately without checking the restraint.

Ignore the signs of discomfort as they are normal.

Reassess the restraint and adjust it for comfort and safety.

Leave the restraint as is to prevent the patient from moving.

4. What is one way a nurse aide can support a client's spiritual needs?

By administering medication as prescribed.

By listening to their concerns and providing companionship.

, By documenting their medical history.

By performing physical therapy exercises.


5. Describe the importance of safety measures during client ambulation.

Safety measures prevent falls and injuries during ambulation.

Safety measures can be ignored if the client is familiar with the area.

Safety measures only apply to clients with mobility issues.

Safety measures are unnecessary if the client is confident.

6. What is one primary reason for using proper body mechanics in nursing
assistance?

To increase patient discomfort

To speed up procedures

To reduce communication barriers

To prevent injury

7. Which action is considered acceptable when it is done according to a
physician's order?

Using inappropriate language with a client

Ignoring a client's requests

Failing to provide necessary care

Restraining a client according to a physician's order

8. Which health team member helps the person restrain skills needed for daily
living and work

Pharmacists

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9. How can the nurse aide BESThelp a client who is not accepting a loss?
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10. Describe the importance of hand hygiene in the context of changing an
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unsterile dressing.
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k Hand hygiene is not important if gloves are worn.
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k Hand hygiene is only required after the procedure.
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k k Hand hygiene is only necessary if the dressing is visibly soiled.
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k Hand hygiene prevents the transferof pathogens and reduces the risk of
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11. If a nurse aide encounters a client who frequently forgets the day and
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becomes anxious, what strategy should the aide implement to assist the
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k Only answer when the client asks.
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k Avoid discussing the day to prevent anxiety.
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k Tell the client to remember better.
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