CNA Study Guide & Practice Questions with correct answers
A+ Graded Latest 2025–2026
Long Term Care Centers - CORRECT ANSWER-Designed for persons who cannot care for
themselves: Medical, nursing, dietary, recreational, rehabilitative, and social services are
provided
Residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Persons in long-term care centers; Center is their permanent
or temporary home; Most residents are older and have chronic diseases, poor nurtrition, or
poor health; Some residents are disabled from birth defects, accidents, or diseases;
Alert, oriented residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Resident knows who & where they are, the
year, and time of day. They have physical problems. Disability level affects the amount of
care required. Some require complete care, others need help with daily activities
Confused & disoriented residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Resident is mildly to severely
confused & disoriented. Some simply have trouble remembering where the dining room is,
the month, or year. Others are more confused & disoriented--they do not know who or
where they are. Sometimes the problem is short term. For others it is permanent and
becomes worse
Complete care residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents who are disabled, confused, and
disoriented. They cannot meet their own needs or tell you what they need. They need to be
kept clean, safe, and comfortable
,Short-term residents/Respite Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents who need to recover from
surgery, fractures, or illnesses and regain strength & mobility to return to their former living
situations. Home care-giver is given a rest.
Life-long Residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents with birth defects & childhood injuries &
diseases can cause disabilities such as mental retardation & Down syndrome. Person has
limited function in at least 3 ares: self-care, understanding, or expressing language, learning,
mobility, self-direction, independent living, & financial support. Person needs lifelong
assistance, support and special services.
Developmental Disability - CORRECT ANSWER-A disability occurring before 22 years of age;
May be a physical impairment, intellectual impairment, or both
Mentally ill residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents with problems coping or adjusting to
stress affecting behavioral and function.
Terminally ill residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents who are going to die from terminal
illness (cancer, AIDS, liver/heart/kidney/respiratory disease.
Nursing Team - CORRECT ANSWER-RN's, LPN's (LVN's), & Nursing Assistant's
Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Assessment - Collects information. 2) Nursing
Diagnosis - Describes health problems. 3) Planning - Setting priorities and goals. 4)
Implementation - Carries out the plan (goals). 5) Evaluation - Measures if the goals of the
planning step were met.
, Medicare - CORRECT ANSWER-A federal health insurance program for persons 65 yrs of age
or older
Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWER-A health care payment program sponsored by federal &
state governments
OBRA-Residents Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-Right to all his or her information records;
Right to refuse treatment; Right to privacy & confidentiality; Right to personal choice; Right
to voice concerns, questions, & complaints about care; Right to not have to work for care,
care items, or other things or privileges; Right to form & take part in resident & family
groups; Right to keep and use personal items; Right to be free from all abuse, mistreatment,
& neglect; Right to be free of restraint; Right to a quality of life that promotes dignity & self
esteem; Promotes physical, psychological, and mental well-being for quality of life
Quality of Life Activities - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing center provides activity programs that
allow personal choice. They must promote physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, & emotional
well being. Religious services promote spirtual health
Quality of Life Environment - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing centers environment must
promote quality of life by being clean, safe & as home-like as possible.
OBRA Requirements for Dignity & Privacy - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Courteous & Dignified
Interactions (right tone of voice, good eye contact, stand or sit close, use proper name &
title, gain attention before interacting with resident, use touch IF person approves, respect
social status, listen with interest, DO NOT yell, scold, or embarrass resident) 2. Courteous &
Dignified Care (grooming, dressing, clothing is personal choice, promote independence &
dignity in dining, respect private space & property, assist with walking, transfers, bathing &
A+ Graded Latest 2025–2026
Long Term Care Centers - CORRECT ANSWER-Designed for persons who cannot care for
themselves: Medical, nursing, dietary, recreational, rehabilitative, and social services are
provided
Residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Persons in long-term care centers; Center is their permanent
or temporary home; Most residents are older and have chronic diseases, poor nurtrition, or
poor health; Some residents are disabled from birth defects, accidents, or diseases;
Alert, oriented residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Resident knows who & where they are, the
year, and time of day. They have physical problems. Disability level affects the amount of
care required. Some require complete care, others need help with daily activities
Confused & disoriented residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Resident is mildly to severely
confused & disoriented. Some simply have trouble remembering where the dining room is,
the month, or year. Others are more confused & disoriented--they do not know who or
where they are. Sometimes the problem is short term. For others it is permanent and
becomes worse
Complete care residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents who are disabled, confused, and
disoriented. They cannot meet their own needs or tell you what they need. They need to be
kept clean, safe, and comfortable
,Short-term residents/Respite Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents who need to recover from
surgery, fractures, or illnesses and regain strength & mobility to return to their former living
situations. Home care-giver is given a rest.
Life-long Residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents with birth defects & childhood injuries &
diseases can cause disabilities such as mental retardation & Down syndrome. Person has
limited function in at least 3 ares: self-care, understanding, or expressing language, learning,
mobility, self-direction, independent living, & financial support. Person needs lifelong
assistance, support and special services.
Developmental Disability - CORRECT ANSWER-A disability occurring before 22 years of age;
May be a physical impairment, intellectual impairment, or both
Mentally ill residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents with problems coping or adjusting to
stress affecting behavioral and function.
Terminally ill residents - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents who are going to die from terminal
illness (cancer, AIDS, liver/heart/kidney/respiratory disease.
Nursing Team - CORRECT ANSWER-RN's, LPN's (LVN's), & Nursing Assistant's
Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Assessment - Collects information. 2) Nursing
Diagnosis - Describes health problems. 3) Planning - Setting priorities and goals. 4)
Implementation - Carries out the plan (goals). 5) Evaluation - Measures if the goals of the
planning step were met.
, Medicare - CORRECT ANSWER-A federal health insurance program for persons 65 yrs of age
or older
Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWER-A health care payment program sponsored by federal &
state governments
OBRA-Residents Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-Right to all his or her information records;
Right to refuse treatment; Right to privacy & confidentiality; Right to personal choice; Right
to voice concerns, questions, & complaints about care; Right to not have to work for care,
care items, or other things or privileges; Right to form & take part in resident & family
groups; Right to keep and use personal items; Right to be free from all abuse, mistreatment,
& neglect; Right to be free of restraint; Right to a quality of life that promotes dignity & self
esteem; Promotes physical, psychological, and mental well-being for quality of life
Quality of Life Activities - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing center provides activity programs that
allow personal choice. They must promote physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, & emotional
well being. Religious services promote spirtual health
Quality of Life Environment - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing centers environment must
promote quality of life by being clean, safe & as home-like as possible.
OBRA Requirements for Dignity & Privacy - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Courteous & Dignified
Interactions (right tone of voice, good eye contact, stand or sit close, use proper name &
title, gain attention before interacting with resident, use touch IF person approves, respect
social status, listen with interest, DO NOT yell, scold, or embarrass resident) 2. Courteous &
Dignified Care (grooming, dressing, clothing is personal choice, promote independence &
dignity in dining, respect private space & property, assist with walking, transfers, bathing &
