CNA Written Test Questions & Answers 2026 | High-Yield Review
| Graded A+
1. What is the correct position for clients receiving an enema?
In a semi-sitting position.
On the right side.
On the left side.
Flat on the back.
2. Describe the significance of turning patients every two hours in relation to
pressure ulcer prevention.
Turning patients every two hours is only important for patients with
existing ulcers.
Turning patients every two hours helps to relieve pressure on the
skin, reducing the risk of pressure ulcers.
Turning patients every two hours is unnecessary and does not impact
skin health.
Turning patients every two hours is primarily for comfort, not for
preventing ulcers.
3. With catheterized patients, which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's
responsibility?
recording output
inserting the catheter
preventing infection
checking to make sure the catheter is draining properly
,4. Why is infection control an important consideration when assisting clients
with eating?
It is primarily about the presentation of the food.
Infection control is crucial to prevent the spread of germs and
ensure the safety of the client.
Infection control only matters during medical procedures, not during
meals.
It is less important than ensuring the client enjoys their meal.
5. If a nurse aide forgets to wash their hands before and after patient care, what
potential consequence could arise?
Improved patient satisfaction
No significant impact on patient care
Increased risk of infection transmission
Faster recovery times for patients
6. If a nurse aide notices that a client is not following proper hygiene before
eating, what should be their immediate action?
Ignore the situation as it is not critical.
Ask the client if they want to eat later.
Remind the client to wash their hands before eating.
Cut the food into smaller pieces to make it easier to eat.
7. Why is it important to wait before bringing a meal tray into a client's room for
feeding?
It prevents the food from getting cold.
, It helps in organizing the meal service efficiently.
It ensures that the nursing assistant can provide immediate attention
and care to the client during the feeding process.
It allows the assistant to serve other clients first.
8. Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a
patient?
bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
color of the stool and amount of urine voided
how much the patient has eaten and drunk
requests the patient makes
9. When administering meds to a patient who is alert, what would be the most
accurate way to check the patient's identity?
Ask, "Are you Dale Jones?"
Match the medication with the patient's diagnosis.
Check the patient's room number and bed assignment.
Ask, "Can you tell me your name and date of birth?"
10. In a scenario where a patient requires heat therapy for muscle tension, which
type of heat application would be most appropriate if the nurse only has a
hot water bottle available?
generalized moist heat application.
generalized dry heat application.
local dry heat application.
local moist heat application.
, 11. If a patient with a Foley catheter develops a urinary tract infection, what
practice could have contributed to this issue?
Regularly emptying the bag
Using sterile technique during insertion
Keeping the catheter secured to the thigh
Raising the Foley bag above the bladder level
12. Describe the potential consequences of not keeping the drainage bag lower
than the client's bladder.
The drainage bag will be more difficult to access for nursing staff.
The client may feel embarrassed due to visible equipment.
If the drainage bag is not kept lower than the bladder, urine may
flow back into the bladder, increasing the risk of urinary tract
infections.
The drainage bag may overflow, causing a mess.
13. Why is it important not to rearrange the furniture in a blind resident's room?
Blind residents do not need to know the layout of their room.
It helps in creating a more spacious environment for the resident.
Rearranging the furniture can cause confusion and increase the risk
of falls.
It is necessary to keep the room tidy and organized.
14. What should a nursing assistant do before bringing a meal tray into a client's
room for feeding?
Serve the tray along with all the other trays.
| Graded A+
1. What is the correct position for clients receiving an enema?
In a semi-sitting position.
On the right side.
On the left side.
Flat on the back.
2. Describe the significance of turning patients every two hours in relation to
pressure ulcer prevention.
Turning patients every two hours is only important for patients with
existing ulcers.
Turning patients every two hours helps to relieve pressure on the
skin, reducing the risk of pressure ulcers.
Turning patients every two hours is unnecessary and does not impact
skin health.
Turning patients every two hours is primarily for comfort, not for
preventing ulcers.
3. With catheterized patients, which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's
responsibility?
recording output
inserting the catheter
preventing infection
checking to make sure the catheter is draining properly
,4. Why is infection control an important consideration when assisting clients
with eating?
It is primarily about the presentation of the food.
Infection control is crucial to prevent the spread of germs and
ensure the safety of the client.
Infection control only matters during medical procedures, not during
meals.
It is less important than ensuring the client enjoys their meal.
5. If a nurse aide forgets to wash their hands before and after patient care, what
potential consequence could arise?
Improved patient satisfaction
No significant impact on patient care
Increased risk of infection transmission
Faster recovery times for patients
6. If a nurse aide notices that a client is not following proper hygiene before
eating, what should be their immediate action?
Ignore the situation as it is not critical.
Ask the client if they want to eat later.
Remind the client to wash their hands before eating.
Cut the food into smaller pieces to make it easier to eat.
7. Why is it important to wait before bringing a meal tray into a client's room for
feeding?
It prevents the food from getting cold.
, It helps in organizing the meal service efficiently.
It ensures that the nursing assistant can provide immediate attention
and care to the client during the feeding process.
It allows the assistant to serve other clients first.
8. Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a
patient?
bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
color of the stool and amount of urine voided
how much the patient has eaten and drunk
requests the patient makes
9. When administering meds to a patient who is alert, what would be the most
accurate way to check the patient's identity?
Ask, "Are you Dale Jones?"
Match the medication with the patient's diagnosis.
Check the patient's room number and bed assignment.
Ask, "Can you tell me your name and date of birth?"
10. In a scenario where a patient requires heat therapy for muscle tension, which
type of heat application would be most appropriate if the nurse only has a
hot water bottle available?
generalized moist heat application.
generalized dry heat application.
local dry heat application.
local moist heat application.
, 11. If a patient with a Foley catheter develops a urinary tract infection, what
practice could have contributed to this issue?
Regularly emptying the bag
Using sterile technique during insertion
Keeping the catheter secured to the thigh
Raising the Foley bag above the bladder level
12. Describe the potential consequences of not keeping the drainage bag lower
than the client's bladder.
The drainage bag will be more difficult to access for nursing staff.
The client may feel embarrassed due to visible equipment.
If the drainage bag is not kept lower than the bladder, urine may
flow back into the bladder, increasing the risk of urinary tract
infections.
The drainage bag may overflow, causing a mess.
13. Why is it important not to rearrange the furniture in a blind resident's room?
Blind residents do not need to know the layout of their room.
It helps in creating a more spacious environment for the resident.
Rearranging the furniture can cause confusion and increase the risk
of falls.
It is necessary to keep the room tidy and organized.
14. What should a nursing assistant do before bringing a meal tray into a client's
room for feeding?
Serve the tray along with all the other trays.
