California State CNA ExamPractice 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
B. Activities of Daily Living
C. Assisted Daily Level
D. Advanced Daily Learning
11. A resident begins choking and cannot speak. The CNA should:
A. Leave to find help only
B. Follow emergency choking procedures
C. Give water
D. Lay the resident flat
12. Which resident is at highest risk for pressure injuries?
A. Independent resident
B. Active resident
C. Bedridden resident
D. Visitor
13. Which action protects resident privacy?
A. Closing curtains during care
, B. Discussing care in hallways
C. Sharing information with visitors
D. Leaving the door open
14. A normal adult pulse rate is generally:
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 50–70 bpm
C. 60–100 bpm
D. 100–140 bpm
15. Which sign may indicate a stroke?
A. Increased appetite
B. Facial drooping
C. Sneezing
D. Normal speech
16. Gloves are required when:
A. Handling body fluids
B. Walking residents
C. Making beds
D. Serving meals
17. A resident complains of severe abdominal pain. The CNA should:
A. Reassess later
B. Ignore the complaint
C. Notify the nurse
D. Offer food
18. Which position helps a resident breathe more easily?
A. Supine
B. High Fowler's
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg
19. Which action helps prevent falls?
A. Keeping pathways clear
B. Turning off lights
C. Raising the bed high
D. Removing handrails
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
B. Activities of Daily Living
C. Assisted Daily Level
D. Advanced Daily Learning
11. A resident begins choking and cannot speak. The CNA should:
A. Leave to find help only
B. Follow emergency choking procedures
C. Give water
D. Lay the resident flat
12. Which resident is at highest risk for pressure injuries?
A. Independent resident
B. Active resident
C. Bedridden resident
D. Visitor
13. Which action protects resident privacy?
A. Closing curtains during care
, B. Discussing care in hallways
C. Sharing information with visitors
D. Leaving the door open
14. A normal adult pulse rate is generally:
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 50–70 bpm
C. 60–100 bpm
D. 100–140 bpm
15. Which sign may indicate a stroke?
A. Increased appetite
B. Facial drooping
C. Sneezing
D. Normal speech
16. Gloves are required when:
A. Handling body fluids
B. Walking residents
C. Making beds
D. Serving meals
17. A resident complains of severe abdominal pain. The CNA should:
A. Reassess later
B. Ignore the complaint
C. Notify the nurse
D. Offer food
18. Which position helps a resident breathe more easily?
A. Supine
B. High Fowler's
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg
19. Which action helps prevent falls?
A. Keeping pathways clear
B. Turning off lights
C. Raising the bed high
D. Removing handrails
