CNA STATE TEST PRACTICE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective
information? The patient's pain level is 7/10.
2. You need to use a Hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The
patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You bring the
Hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell
the patient? Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
3. You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he
has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What is your next
step? Report this to the nurse in charge.
4. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions.
The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item
would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
Regular orange juice.
5. The patient is lying in the supine position. In what
position is the patient's bed? Flat
6. What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is
essential? Post Mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and
respect of the patient.
,7. You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This
patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should you assist
this patient? Stand on the patient's weaker side.
8. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that
volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen
group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can
help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These
activities can do what for the resident's outlook? Give a
sense of purpose.
9. You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard
the nurse telling my roommate that my roommate has
cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?"
You know that you should: Explain to your patient that his
roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share
any information.
10. Which of the following happens when a patient has a
stroke? The patient may have drooping of one side of the face.
11. Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic
patient? Keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks.
,12. A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and
another CNA are trying to provide care. What should you do?
Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
13. You are providing education to a female resident
about proper perineal care to promote self-care. You
explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from
the front to the back to prevent bacteria from
spreading from the rectum to the what? Urinary meatus, same
as urethra
14. The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be
200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What should the CNA do
next? Ensure the blood pressure cut used is the correct size and repeat
the measurement.
15. You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker?
What should the aide do? Call the charge nurse
16. Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrinkles in
the sheets. The CNA knows this technique assists to: Prevent
pressure sores
17. You have a 70-year-old patient that is usually pleasant
and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is hitting
and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which
condition is the patient likely experiencing? Urinary tract
infection
, 18. You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he
only finished 25% of his meal. What should you do? Report
this to the nurse in charge
19. You have been busy during your 12-hour shift and
haven't been able to empty your patient's Foley bag.
You go in right before your shift is over to document
output. What output amount would bring caution?
350mL
20. You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What
would you expect the plan of care to include? Ways to provide
optimal comfort to the patient and family.
21. Which of the following represents the correct selection
of size for a blood pressure cuff? The width of the cut is
approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm.
22. The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or
as snacks. The CNA should: Notify the nurse so their nutritional
status can be evaluated.
23. The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the
resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in
once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and
friends can be a sign of what condition? Depression
24. Which of the following interventions should the CNA
use to promote skin integrity? Pad bony prominences when in
bed.
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective
information? The patient's pain level is 7/10.
2. You need to use a Hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The
patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You bring the
Hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell
the patient? Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
3. You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he
has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What is your next
step? Report this to the nurse in charge.
4. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions.
The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item
would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
Regular orange juice.
5. The patient is lying in the supine position. In what
position is the patient's bed? Flat
6. What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is
essential? Post Mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and
respect of the patient.
,7. You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This
patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should you assist
this patient? Stand on the patient's weaker side.
8. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that
volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen
group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can
help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These
activities can do what for the resident's outlook? Give a
sense of purpose.
9. You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard
the nurse telling my roommate that my roommate has
cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?"
You know that you should: Explain to your patient that his
roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share
any information.
10. Which of the following happens when a patient has a
stroke? The patient may have drooping of one side of the face.
11. Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic
patient? Keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks.
,12. A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and
another CNA are trying to provide care. What should you do?
Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
13. You are providing education to a female resident
about proper perineal care to promote self-care. You
explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from
the front to the back to prevent bacteria from
spreading from the rectum to the what? Urinary meatus, same
as urethra
14. The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be
200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What should the CNA do
next? Ensure the blood pressure cut used is the correct size and repeat
the measurement.
15. You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker?
What should the aide do? Call the charge nurse
16. Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrinkles in
the sheets. The CNA knows this technique assists to: Prevent
pressure sores
17. You have a 70-year-old patient that is usually pleasant
and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is hitting
and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which
condition is the patient likely experiencing? Urinary tract
infection
, 18. You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he
only finished 25% of his meal. What should you do? Report
this to the nurse in charge
19. You have been busy during your 12-hour shift and
haven't been able to empty your patient's Foley bag.
You go in right before your shift is over to document
output. What output amount would bring caution?
350mL
20. You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What
would you expect the plan of care to include? Ways to provide
optimal comfort to the patient and family.
21. Which of the following represents the correct selection
of size for a blood pressure cuff? The width of the cut is
approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm.
22. The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or
as snacks. The CNA should: Notify the nurse so their nutritional
status can be evaluated.
23. The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the
resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in
once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and
friends can be a sign of what condition? Depression
24. Which of the following interventions should the CNA
use to promote skin integrity? Pad bony prominences when in
bed.
