CNA FINAL Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions (Latest 2025/2026).
An acute illness is - CORRECT ANSWERS A sudden illness from which the person is expected to
recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - CORRECT ANSWERS residents
The nursing team involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWERS Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the following
except - CORRECT ANSWERS Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - CORRECT ANSWERS Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - CORRECT ANSWERS
Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - CORRECT ANSWERS No. The nurse makes delegation
decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to start
IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to start an IV
on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - CORRECT ANSWERS Politely refuse to do the
task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - CORRECT ANSWERS False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell the
nurse
Work ethics mean - CORRECT ANSWERS Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - CORRECT ANSWERS Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - CORRECT ANSWERS Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - CORRECT ANSWERS A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you
overhear. This is - CORRECT ANSWERS Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - CORRECT
ANSWERS In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell the nurse
,A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break.
Who will help the patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - CORRECT ANSWERS Making
excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - CORRECT ANSWERS The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,
physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWERS You can chart a
procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - CORRECT ANSWERS Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is - CORRECT
ANSWERS Body language
Which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWERS Calling patients and residents by their titles
(Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - CORRECT ANSWERS Listening to the person's
concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - CORRECT ANSWERS Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - CORRECT ANSWERS Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - CORRECT ANSWERS Give the person time to process what
you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - CORRECT ANSWERS Your
attitude
The process of cell division in called - CORRECT ANSWERS Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - CORRECT ANSWERS Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWERS Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - CORRECT ANSWERS windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - CORRECT ANSWERS The diaphragm
, The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is -
CORRECT ANSWERS Digestion
Digestion begins in the - CORRECT ANSWERS Mouth
The stomach is located in the - CORRECT ANSWERS Upper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - CORRECT ANSWERS Removes waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERS Too much sugar in
the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - CORRECT ANSWERS False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - CORRECT ANSWERS Accepting changes in the body
and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
is common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - CORRECT ANSWERS The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
skin has fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - CORRECT ANSWERS Twice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - CORRECT ANSWERS Taste buds
decrease in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - CORRECT ANSWERS Less saliva
Men may have difficulty urinating because the - CORRECT ANSWERS Prostate gland enlarges
The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - CORRECT ANSWERS Drinks most fluids before
1700
Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is - CORRECT ANSWERS Paraplegia
To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWERS Check
identifying information in the assignment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
A patient is receiving continuous oxygen. The person wants to smoke. Which is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used
The safe use of electrical equipment involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWERS Standing in
water
Solutions (Latest 2025/2026).
An acute illness is - CORRECT ANSWERS A sudden illness from which the person is expected to
recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - CORRECT ANSWERS residents
The nursing team involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWERS Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the following
except - CORRECT ANSWERS Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - CORRECT ANSWERS Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - CORRECT ANSWERS
Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - CORRECT ANSWERS No. The nurse makes delegation
decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to start
IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to start an IV
on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - CORRECT ANSWERS Politely refuse to do the
task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - CORRECT ANSWERS False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell the
nurse
Work ethics mean - CORRECT ANSWERS Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - CORRECT ANSWERS Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - CORRECT ANSWERS Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - CORRECT ANSWERS A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you
overhear. This is - CORRECT ANSWERS Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - CORRECT
ANSWERS In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell the nurse
,A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break.
Who will help the patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - CORRECT ANSWERS Making
excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - CORRECT ANSWERS The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,
physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWERS You can chart a
procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - CORRECT ANSWERS Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is - CORRECT
ANSWERS Body language
Which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWERS Calling patients and residents by their titles
(Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - CORRECT ANSWERS Listening to the person's
concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - CORRECT ANSWERS Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - CORRECT ANSWERS Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - CORRECT ANSWERS Give the person time to process what
you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - CORRECT ANSWERS Your
attitude
The process of cell division in called - CORRECT ANSWERS Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - CORRECT ANSWERS Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWERS Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - CORRECT ANSWERS windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - CORRECT ANSWERS The diaphragm
, The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is -
CORRECT ANSWERS Digestion
Digestion begins in the - CORRECT ANSWERS Mouth
The stomach is located in the - CORRECT ANSWERS Upper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - CORRECT ANSWERS Removes waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERS Too much sugar in
the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - CORRECT ANSWERS False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - CORRECT ANSWERS Accepting changes in the body
and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
is common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - CORRECT ANSWERS The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
skin has fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - CORRECT ANSWERS Twice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - CORRECT ANSWERS Taste buds
decrease in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - CORRECT ANSWERS Less saliva
Men may have difficulty urinating because the - CORRECT ANSWERS Prostate gland enlarges
The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - CORRECT ANSWERS Drinks most fluids before
1700
Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is - CORRECT ANSWERS Paraplegia
To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWERS Check
identifying information in the assignment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
A patient is receiving continuous oxygen. The person wants to smoke. Which is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used
The safe use of electrical equipment involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWERS Standing in
water
