CNA WRITTEN EXAM VIEW AHEAD PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA
must use:
A. Mouthwash
B. A soft toothette
C. A toothbrush
D. All of the above Answer: B. A soft toothette
An unconscious resident cannot spit. Therefore, a CNA should not
use mouthwash because there is a risk of aspiration. An unconscious
resident cannot move or respond, so a hard toothbrush could harm a
resident's mouth. A soft toothette is the approved tool for oral care
of unconscious residents.
◉ If a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little
assistance but has difficulty reaching the bathroom, which device is
the most appropriate to use for elimination?
A. Portable commode
B. Regular toilet
C. Bedpan
,D. All of the above Answer: A. Portable commode
Since the resident can sit up and turn independently, a portable
commode, which is placed near the bed, is the most appropriate
device. It is important to use the device that gives the resident the
most independence. Bedpans are used for residents who cannot get
out of bed. The regular toilet is not appropriate because the
bathroom is too difficult for the resident to get to.
◉ Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when
cleaning a resident's dentures?
A. Place dentures on a shelf next to the sink to dry.
B. Place a paper towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
C. After cleaning, place the dentures in a glass next to the sink.
D. Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
Answer: D. Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the
dentures.
Dentures are expensive and hard to replace if they break, so a CNA
must place a cloth towel in the sink to cushion any falls should the
dentures be dropped during cleaning; paper towels will not cushion
the fall.
◉ A resident receives oxygen therapy through a face mask. When
should the face mask be removed?
,A. For eating
B. For sleeping
C. Every 2 hours
D. Every 8 hours Answer: A. For eating
The face mask covers the resident's nose and mouth. It should be
removed to allow the resident to eat. Removing the mask every 2
hours, 8 hours, or while sleeping interrupts oxygen delivery and may
delay or harm the resident's recovery.
◉ Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be
directly observed by a CNA?
A. Nausea
B. Chills
C. Blood pressure measurement
D. Pain level Answer: C. Blood pressure measurement
A CNA can directly observe and measure a resident's blood pressure,
and so it is considered an objective measurement. Subjective
symptoms like pain, nausea, and chills cannot be observed, but
instead residents must tell CNAs about these symptoms.
◉ A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's:
A. Toe
, B. Finger
C. Earlobe
D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above
The pulse oximeter is a sensor that measures the amount of oxygen
in a person's blood. It can be attached to any of these sites. The
nurse and the care plan will state the best site to use the pulse
oximeter for each patient.
◉ When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA
should:
A. Pull the stockings up quickly from the resident's foot.
B. Ensure that the stockings have no wrinkles in them.
C. Ensure that the stockings are very tight.
D. All of the above Answer: B. Ensure that the stockings have no
wrinkles in them.
Anti-embolism stockings should have no wrinkles, twists, or creases
when they are worn. Wrinkles and creases can cause skin to
breakdown and twists can affect circulation. They should not be so
tight as to limit circulation, and the CNA should remove the
stockings at least once every eight hours to encourage circulation
and check the resident's skin for signs of rash or breakdown. It is not
necessary to put anti-embolism stockings on "quickly," rather it is
important to ensure that they have no bubbles or wrinkles in them.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA
must use:
A. Mouthwash
B. A soft toothette
C. A toothbrush
D. All of the above Answer: B. A soft toothette
An unconscious resident cannot spit. Therefore, a CNA should not
use mouthwash because there is a risk of aspiration. An unconscious
resident cannot move or respond, so a hard toothbrush could harm a
resident's mouth. A soft toothette is the approved tool for oral care
of unconscious residents.
◉ If a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little
assistance but has difficulty reaching the bathroom, which device is
the most appropriate to use for elimination?
A. Portable commode
B. Regular toilet
C. Bedpan
,D. All of the above Answer: A. Portable commode
Since the resident can sit up and turn independently, a portable
commode, which is placed near the bed, is the most appropriate
device. It is important to use the device that gives the resident the
most independence. Bedpans are used for residents who cannot get
out of bed. The regular toilet is not appropriate because the
bathroom is too difficult for the resident to get to.
◉ Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when
cleaning a resident's dentures?
A. Place dentures on a shelf next to the sink to dry.
B. Place a paper towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
C. After cleaning, place the dentures in a glass next to the sink.
D. Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
Answer: D. Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the
dentures.
Dentures are expensive and hard to replace if they break, so a CNA
must place a cloth towel in the sink to cushion any falls should the
dentures be dropped during cleaning; paper towels will not cushion
the fall.
◉ A resident receives oxygen therapy through a face mask. When
should the face mask be removed?
,A. For eating
B. For sleeping
C. Every 2 hours
D. Every 8 hours Answer: A. For eating
The face mask covers the resident's nose and mouth. It should be
removed to allow the resident to eat. Removing the mask every 2
hours, 8 hours, or while sleeping interrupts oxygen delivery and may
delay or harm the resident's recovery.
◉ Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be
directly observed by a CNA?
A. Nausea
B. Chills
C. Blood pressure measurement
D. Pain level Answer: C. Blood pressure measurement
A CNA can directly observe and measure a resident's blood pressure,
and so it is considered an objective measurement. Subjective
symptoms like pain, nausea, and chills cannot be observed, but
instead residents must tell CNAs about these symptoms.
◉ A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's:
A. Toe
, B. Finger
C. Earlobe
D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above
The pulse oximeter is a sensor that measures the amount of oxygen
in a person's blood. It can be attached to any of these sites. The
nurse and the care plan will state the best site to use the pulse
oximeter for each patient.
◉ When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA
should:
A. Pull the stockings up quickly from the resident's foot.
B. Ensure that the stockings have no wrinkles in them.
C. Ensure that the stockings are very tight.
D. All of the above Answer: B. Ensure that the stockings have no
wrinkles in them.
Anti-embolism stockings should have no wrinkles, twists, or creases
when they are worn. Wrinkles and creases can cause skin to
breakdown and twists can affect circulation. They should not be so
tight as to limit circulation, and the CNA should remove the
stockings at least once every eight hours to encourage circulation
and check the resident's skin for signs of rash or breakdown. It is not
necessary to put anti-embolism stockings on "quickly," rather it is
important to ensure that they have no bubbles or wrinkles in them.
