CNA Practice Exam 1 questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a resident who has
experienced a stroke to ambulate?
- correct answer On the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
- correct answer Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities?
- correct answer Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect?
- correct answer Applying a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last?
- correct answer Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
- correct answer Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following activities?
- correct answer Leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
- correct answer Oral
, Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident who is
unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs?
- correct answer Passive range of motion exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of the following is
the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer?
- correct answer In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure?
- correct answer Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics for
a procedure?
- correct answer Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
- correct answer Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT?
- correct answer Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident complains
of chest pain?
- correct answer Call for help immediately
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications?
- correct answer Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found?
- correct answer Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs?
- correct answer Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
2026\2027 A+ Grade
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a resident who has
experienced a stroke to ambulate?
- correct answer On the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
- correct answer Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities?
- correct answer Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect?
- correct answer Applying a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last?
- correct answer Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
- correct answer Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following activities?
- correct answer Leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
- correct answer Oral
, Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident who is
unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs?
- correct answer Passive range of motion exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of the following is
the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer?
- correct answer In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure?
- correct answer Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics for
a procedure?
- correct answer Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
- correct answer Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT?
- correct answer Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident complains
of chest pain?
- correct answer Call for help immediately
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications?
- correct answer Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found?
- correct answer Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs?
- correct answer Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
