Prepare to pass your Certified Nursing Assistant exam with confidence using this comprehensive CNA Practice Test Exam (2026 Update). This resource features over 150 verified questions and correct answers, all graded A+ and designed to mirror the real state competency exam. Covering every essential topic for nursing assistant students, this guide includes critical patient care skills such as range of motion exercises, proper transfer techniques for clients with stroke-related weakness, and the correct use of prosthetic devices. You will master infection control protocols, including standard precautions, when to wear gloves for peri-care, oral care, and shaving, as well as how to handle soiled linens and prevent the spread of disease. The practice test also thoroughly addresses vital signs, including normal ranges for pulse (60-100), respiration (12-20), blood pressure (systolic 100-140/diastolic 60-90), and temperature norms for oral, rectal, axillary, and tympanic readings.
Beyond basic clinical skills, this updated exam covers legal and ethical responsibilities, including the client's bill of rights, the role of the ombudsman, HIPAA privacy laws, and mandated reporting for suspected abuse. You will learn about special conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (including how to handle perseveration), dementia, diabetes symptoms, COPD, and caring for clients with HIV or AIDS. The guide explains key medical terminology like NPO (nothing by mouth), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), atrophy (loss of muscle size), and the difference between subjective and objective statements. It also covers OBRA guidelines, including the 75 hours of required training and 12 annual continuing education credits for CNAs. Whether you are preparing for initial certification, renewing your license, or seeking a career in restorative nursing, hospice care, or long-term care facilities, this 2026 practice test offers the most current and reliable study tool to guarantee your success on exam day.
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CNA PRACTICE TEST EXAM (2026) UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!!
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? -
ANS.... -Prosthesis
When a client has a left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on the
first? - ANS.... -Left sleeve
Who is it appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's
status with? - ANS.... -The staff on the next shift or the care team
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist? - ANS.... -On the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide should? -
ANS.... -Talk slow, calm in a reassuring manner
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to ? - ANS.... -Protect the
client from injury
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called? - ANS.... -Range of motion
, How can a nurse aide best help the client who is not accepting a loss? - ANS.... -
Encourage the client to talk
The heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrush) is used for a client who has? - ANS....
-A blocked air way
To best communicate to a client who is hearing-impaired deaf, the nurse aide
should? - ANS.... -face the client directly when speaking so they can see your lips
and face.
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what it is: The nurse aide should? -
ANS.... -Point to the day in the calendar and say the day
To avoid pulling the catherer when turning a male client, the catherer tube must
be taped to the client's? - ANS.... -Upper thigh
A CNA must wear gloves when? - ANS.... -Doing peri-care, oral care and shaving
When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide should? - ANS.... -Give the
client a choice of what to wear
In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide
should? - ANS.... -Look directly at the client when speaking
The role of the ombudsman is to? - ANS.... -Advocate who helps protect clients
rights