CNA State Test practice 2026
CNA State Test practice 2026
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1. Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent Hand washing before and after
the spreading of germs? patient care.
2. Which of the following is an example of subjective The patient's pain level is 7/10.
information?
3. You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. Yes, I will get another CNA to
The patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You help. Your safety comes first.
bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident
asks, "Are you going to get someone to help you?"
What should you tell the patient?
4. You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but Report this to the nurse in
he has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What charge.
is your next step?
5. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precau- Regular orange juice.
tions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What
item would you question if it arrived on the pa-
tient's tray?
6. The patient is lying in the supine position. In what Flat
position is the patient's bed?
7. What is one reason why performing post-mortem Post Mortem care is crucial in
care is essential? maintaining the dignity and re-
spect of the patient.
8. You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This Stand on the patient's weaker
patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should side.
you assist this patient?
9. Give a sense of purpose.
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The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands
that volunteering in the community, joining a se-
nior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and
interests can help make the elder person's life
more fulfilling. These activities can do what for the
resident's outlook?
10. You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I over- Explain to your patient that his
heard the nurse telling my roommate that my roommate's health is confiden-
roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? tial and that you are therefore
What type of cancer is it?" You know that you unable to share any informa-
should tion.
11. Which of the following happens when a patient The patient may have drooping
has a stroke? of one side of the face.
12. Which of these are important for the care of a Keep his feet dry and warm with
diabetic patient? dry, clean socks.
13. A resident is hitting and kicking you while you Ask the second CNA to get the
and another CNA are trying to provide care. What nurse.
should you do?
14. You are providing education to a female resident Urinary meatus, same as ure-
about proper perineal care to promote self care. thra
You explain to your patient that it is important to
wipe from the front to the back to prevent bacteria
from spreading from the rectum to the what?
15. The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client Ensure the blood pressure cuff
to be 200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What used is the correct size and re-
should the CNA do next? peat the measurement.
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16. You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? Call the charge nurse
What should the aide do?
17. Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrin- Prevent pressure sores
kles in the sheets. The CNA knows this technique
assists to:
18. You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleas- Urinary tract infection
ant and easy going. Today she has cognitive de-
lays, is hitting and kicking, and does not know who
the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely
experiencing?
19. You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and Report this to the nurse in
he only finished 25% of his meal. What should you charge
do?
20. You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and 350mL
haven't been able to empty your patient's Foley
bag. You go in right before your shift is over to doc-
ument output. What output amount would bring
caution?
21. You have a patient experiencing the end of life. Ways to provide optimal com-
What would you expect the plan of care to include? fort to the patient and family.
22. Which of the following represents the correct se- The width of the cuff is approx-
lection of size for a blood pressure cuff? imately 40% of the circumfer-
ence of the arm.
23. The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals Notify the nurse so their nutri-
or as snacks. The CNA should: tional status can be evaluated.
24. Depression
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The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the
resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest
in once-loved activities, and withdrawal from fam-
ily and friends can be a sign of what condition?
25. Which of the following interventions should the Pad bony prominences when in
CNA use to promote skin integrity? bed.
26. The care plan for a client indicates they should be Prevent skin breakdown
repositioned every two hours when in bed. Which
of the following is the rationale for this nursing
intervention?
27. You have an infant that you are caring for on your Rectally
unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a
temperature on this patient?
28. If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: Decline and notify the nurse.
29. You are performing CPR with a second rescuer 30:2
available to you. You are performing chest com-
pressions. The second rescuer is giving oxygen
via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be
performed?
30. You have a resident that has specific religious be- Take the tray out, contact the
liefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain nurse in charge, and assure her
items on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resi- that you will be back shortly with
dent tells you that she cannot eat this tray because a tray that fits her religious be-
of her religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your liefs.
next step?
31.
CNA State Test practice 2026
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1. Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent Hand washing before and after
the spreading of germs? patient care.
2. Which of the following is an example of subjective The patient's pain level is 7/10.
information?
3. You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. Yes, I will get another CNA to
The patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You help. Your safety comes first.
bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident
asks, "Are you going to get someone to help you?"
What should you tell the patient?
4. You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but Report this to the nurse in
he has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What charge.
is your next step?
5. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precau- Regular orange juice.
tions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What
item would you question if it arrived on the pa-
tient's tray?
6. The patient is lying in the supine position. In what Flat
position is the patient's bed?
7. What is one reason why performing post-mortem Post Mortem care is crucial in
care is essential? maintaining the dignity and re-
spect of the patient.
8. You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This Stand on the patient's weaker
patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should side.
you assist this patient?
9. Give a sense of purpose.
, CNA State Test practice 2026
CNA State Test practice 2026
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ij1db1
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands
that volunteering in the community, joining a se-
nior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and
interests can help make the elder person's life
more fulfilling. These activities can do what for the
resident's outlook?
10. You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I over- Explain to your patient that his
heard the nurse telling my roommate that my roommate's health is confiden-
roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? tial and that you are therefore
What type of cancer is it?" You know that you unable to share any informa-
should tion.
11. Which of the following happens when a patient The patient may have drooping
has a stroke? of one side of the face.
12. Which of these are important for the care of a Keep his feet dry and warm with
diabetic patient? dry, clean socks.
13. A resident is hitting and kicking you while you Ask the second CNA to get the
and another CNA are trying to provide care. What nurse.
should you do?
14. You are providing education to a female resident Urinary meatus, same as ure-
about proper perineal care to promote self care. thra
You explain to your patient that it is important to
wipe from the front to the back to prevent bacteria
from spreading from the rectum to the what?
15. The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client Ensure the blood pressure cuff
to be 200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What used is the correct size and re-
should the CNA do next? peat the measurement.
, CNA State Test practice 2026
CNA State Test practice 2026
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ij1db1
16. You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? Call the charge nurse
What should the aide do?
17. Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrin- Prevent pressure sores
kles in the sheets. The CNA knows this technique
assists to:
18. You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleas- Urinary tract infection
ant and easy going. Today she has cognitive de-
lays, is hitting and kicking, and does not know who
the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely
experiencing?
19. You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and Report this to the nurse in
he only finished 25% of his meal. What should you charge
do?
20. You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and 350mL
haven't been able to empty your patient's Foley
bag. You go in right before your shift is over to doc-
ument output. What output amount would bring
caution?
21. You have a patient experiencing the end of life. Ways to provide optimal com-
What would you expect the plan of care to include? fort to the patient and family.
22. Which of the following represents the correct se- The width of the cuff is approx-
lection of size for a blood pressure cuff? imately 40% of the circumfer-
ence of the arm.
23. The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals Notify the nurse so their nutri-
or as snacks. The CNA should: tional status can be evaluated.
24. Depression
, CNA State Test practice 2026
CNA State Test practice 2026
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ij1db1
The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the
resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest
in once-loved activities, and withdrawal from fam-
ily and friends can be a sign of what condition?
25. Which of the following interventions should the Pad bony prominences when in
CNA use to promote skin integrity? bed.
26. The care plan for a client indicates they should be Prevent skin breakdown
repositioned every two hours when in bed. Which
of the following is the rationale for this nursing
intervention?
27. You have an infant that you are caring for on your Rectally
unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a
temperature on this patient?
28. If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: Decline and notify the nurse.
29. You are performing CPR with a second rescuer 30:2
available to you. You are performing chest com-
pressions. The second rescuer is giving oxygen
via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be
performed?
30. You have a resident that has specific religious be- Take the tray out, contact the
liefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain nurse in charge, and assure her
items on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resi- that you will be back shortly with
dent tells you that she cannot eat this tray because a tray that fits her religious be-
of her religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your liefs.
next step?
31.
