CNA Final Test Bank 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Which option best defines empathy in the context of patient care?
Empathy means being alert.
Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
Empathy means being able to document honestly.
Empathy means taking responsibility for one's own actions.
2. Which of the following people would be the most appropriate resource for
an NA to discuss her work-related stress?
Resident's friend who visits almost every day
Activities director
Facility dietician
NA's supervisor
3. What is the first sign of a pressure sore
Discoloration
Skin breakdown
Coolness
Pain
4. Describe the significance of skin discoloration in the context of pressure
injuries.
Skin discoloration indicates that the tissue is under stress and may
be at risk for injury.
, Skin discoloration means the injury has already occurred.
Skin discoloration is unrelated to pressure injuries.
Skin discoloration is a sign of infection in the area.
5. A patient has just undergone surgery and is experiencing difficulty walking.
Which type of care should be initiated to assist in their recovery?
Home health care
Acute care
Rehabilitation
Emergency care
6. What is an example of non-verbal communication in a healthcare setting?
A resident points to a cup of water.
A resident asks for a cup of water.
A resident's daughter requests that a cup of water be brought to her
mother.
A resident yells for a drink.
7. ADLs are
assessment delivery location
activities of daily living
assessment of daily living
alternative delivery location
,8. A resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant (NA). Which
of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant?
The NA should accept the gift if the resident will keep it confidential.
The NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of
her.
The NA should refuse the gift and let the resident know her employer
is very unfair about employees accepting gifts from residents.
9. What is the primary purpose of keeping bed linens wrinkle-free in patient
care?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
To prevent the spread of germs
To maintain a neat appearance of the bed
To reduce laundry costs
10. Describe why raised side rails on a bed are considered a physical restraint in
nursing care.
Raised side rails are only used in emergency situations.
Raised side rails on a bed limit a patient's movement and can
prevent them from getting out of bed independently.
Raised side rails are primarily for decoration and do not serve a
functional purpose.
Raised side rails are used to support patients while they are sitting up.
11. If a nursing assistant notices that a patient’s ostomy bag is not emptied
regularly, what should be the assistant's immediate action?
Only empty it if it appears full.
, Ignore it, as it is not a priority.
Empty the ostomy bag as needed and inform the supervising nurse.
Wait for the patient to request it.
12. If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the nurse
assistant wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral
method?
60
30-40
10-20
5-10
13. What type of cane is designed with four rubber tipped feet for stability?
Functional grip cane
Quad cane
Curved cane
C cane
14. An older adult patient tells the nurse his son sometimes hits him when the
patient does not keep his bedroom tidy. What problem does this indicate?
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Elder neglect
Financial abuse
1. Which option best defines empathy in the context of patient care?
Empathy means being alert.
Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
Empathy means being able to document honestly.
Empathy means taking responsibility for one's own actions.
2. Which of the following people would be the most appropriate resource for
an NA to discuss her work-related stress?
Resident's friend who visits almost every day
Activities director
Facility dietician
NA's supervisor
3. What is the first sign of a pressure sore
Discoloration
Skin breakdown
Coolness
Pain
4. Describe the significance of skin discoloration in the context of pressure
injuries.
Skin discoloration indicates that the tissue is under stress and may
be at risk for injury.
, Skin discoloration means the injury has already occurred.
Skin discoloration is unrelated to pressure injuries.
Skin discoloration is a sign of infection in the area.
5. A patient has just undergone surgery and is experiencing difficulty walking.
Which type of care should be initiated to assist in their recovery?
Home health care
Acute care
Rehabilitation
Emergency care
6. What is an example of non-verbal communication in a healthcare setting?
A resident points to a cup of water.
A resident asks for a cup of water.
A resident's daughter requests that a cup of water be brought to her
mother.
A resident yells for a drink.
7. ADLs are
assessment delivery location
activities of daily living
assessment of daily living
alternative delivery location
,8. A resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant (NA). Which
of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant?
The NA should accept the gift if the resident will keep it confidential.
The NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of
her.
The NA should refuse the gift and let the resident know her employer
is very unfair about employees accepting gifts from residents.
9. What is the primary purpose of keeping bed linens wrinkle-free in patient
care?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
To prevent the spread of germs
To maintain a neat appearance of the bed
To reduce laundry costs
10. Describe why raised side rails on a bed are considered a physical restraint in
nursing care.
Raised side rails are only used in emergency situations.
Raised side rails on a bed limit a patient's movement and can
prevent them from getting out of bed independently.
Raised side rails are primarily for decoration and do not serve a
functional purpose.
Raised side rails are used to support patients while they are sitting up.
11. If a nursing assistant notices that a patient’s ostomy bag is not emptied
regularly, what should be the assistant's immediate action?
Only empty it if it appears full.
, Ignore it, as it is not a priority.
Empty the ostomy bag as needed and inform the supervising nurse.
Wait for the patient to request it.
12. If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the nurse
assistant wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral
method?
60
30-40
10-20
5-10
13. What type of cane is designed with four rubber tipped feet for stability?
Functional grip cane
Quad cane
Curved cane
C cane
14. An older adult patient tells the nurse his son sometimes hits him when the
patient does not keep his bedroom tidy. What problem does this indicate?
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Elder neglect
Financial abuse
