CNA Practice Test for Basic Nursing Skills
2025 (70 Questions with Explained
Answers)
Question 1
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the most accurate way to
retrieve a temperature on this patient?
A. Orally
B. Rectally
C. Temporally
D. Axillary
Answer: B Rectally
It is always best to take an infant’s temperature rectally to ensure accuracy, as taking it from
inside the body yields the most reliable reading.
Question 2
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not
pull the Foley catheter out?
A. Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh
B. Hang the Foley bag on the bed frame
C. Tell the patient to hold the bag while you roll them
D. Tape the Foley catheter to the outer thigh
Answer: A Secure it to the inner thigh
The Foley catheter should always be secured to the upper inner thigh (unless contraindicated).
Hanging it on the bed frame risks tension and dislodgement.
,Question 3
A fracture-type bedpan is used for patients with what condition?
A. Hip fracture
B. Back injury
C. Head injury
D. Pelvic fracture
Answer: B Back injury
Fracture-type bedpans slide easily under patients who cannot lift their hips, making them ideal
for back injuries.
Question 4
You have a new 65-year-old diabetic patient on your unit. What is the most important
thing to do before leaving the room?
A. Ensure the patient is aware of how to use the call light system
B. Ask if the patient is hungry
C. Make sure the patient knows where the restroom is
D. Ensure the patient knows your name
Answer: A Call light education
Patient safety is paramount—always make sure the call light is within reach and the patient
knows how to use it.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of subjective information?
A. The patient’s pain level is 7 out of 10
B. The patient’s temperature is 101.2°F
C. The patient had eggs for breakfast
D. The patient’s blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg
Answer: A Pain level 7/10
Subjective data comes from the patient’s personal report; pain is something only the patient can
describe.
, Question 6
You have a patient in restraints. You know the proper place to always tie restraints to is
where?
A. The bed frame
B. The upper bed rail
C. The lower bed rail
D. The head of the bed
Answer: A Bed frame
The bed frame is immovable; tying to rails risks tightening or loosening as rails move.
Question 7
What is the proper measurement for bodily fluids?
A. Ounces
B. Liters
C. Milliliters
D. Fluid ounces
Answer: C Milliliters
Nursing standards chart all intake/output in milliliters. To convert ounces, multiply by 30 (1 oz =
30 mL).
Question 8
You are coming on shift to meet your patient. What is the best way to ensure patient safety
while identifying them?
A. Have the patient tell you their name
B. Check the patient’s chart
C. Check that the patient’s name and room number are on the door
D. Have the patient state their name and DOB while you verify against their armband
Answer: D Name + DOB vs. armband
Always use two identifiers (name and date of birth) verified against the armband. Posting names
on doors is a HIPAA violation.
2025 (70 Questions with Explained
Answers)
Question 1
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the most accurate way to
retrieve a temperature on this patient?
A. Orally
B. Rectally
C. Temporally
D. Axillary
Answer: B Rectally
It is always best to take an infant’s temperature rectally to ensure accuracy, as taking it from
inside the body yields the most reliable reading.
Question 2
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not
pull the Foley catheter out?
A. Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh
B. Hang the Foley bag on the bed frame
C. Tell the patient to hold the bag while you roll them
D. Tape the Foley catheter to the outer thigh
Answer: A Secure it to the inner thigh
The Foley catheter should always be secured to the upper inner thigh (unless contraindicated).
Hanging it on the bed frame risks tension and dislodgement.
,Question 3
A fracture-type bedpan is used for patients with what condition?
A. Hip fracture
B. Back injury
C. Head injury
D. Pelvic fracture
Answer: B Back injury
Fracture-type bedpans slide easily under patients who cannot lift their hips, making them ideal
for back injuries.
Question 4
You have a new 65-year-old diabetic patient on your unit. What is the most important
thing to do before leaving the room?
A. Ensure the patient is aware of how to use the call light system
B. Ask if the patient is hungry
C. Make sure the patient knows where the restroom is
D. Ensure the patient knows your name
Answer: A Call light education
Patient safety is paramount—always make sure the call light is within reach and the patient
knows how to use it.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of subjective information?
A. The patient’s pain level is 7 out of 10
B. The patient’s temperature is 101.2°F
C. The patient had eggs for breakfast
D. The patient’s blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg
Answer: A Pain level 7/10
Subjective data comes from the patient’s personal report; pain is something only the patient can
describe.
, Question 6
You have a patient in restraints. You know the proper place to always tie restraints to is
where?
A. The bed frame
B. The upper bed rail
C. The lower bed rail
D. The head of the bed
Answer: A Bed frame
The bed frame is immovable; tying to rails risks tightening or loosening as rails move.
Question 7
What is the proper measurement for bodily fluids?
A. Ounces
B. Liters
C. Milliliters
D. Fluid ounces
Answer: C Milliliters
Nursing standards chart all intake/output in milliliters. To convert ounces, multiply by 30 (1 oz =
30 mL).
Question 8
You are coming on shift to meet your patient. What is the best way to ensure patient safety
while identifying them?
A. Have the patient tell you their name
B. Check the patient’s chart
C. Check that the patient’s name and room number are on the door
D. Have the patient state their name and DOB while you verify against their armband
Answer: D Name + DOB vs. armband
Always use two identifiers (name and date of birth) verified against the armband. Posting names
on doors is a HIPAA violation.
