PRACTICE QUESTIONS
CNA STATE EXAM
AND ANSWERS ALL
UPDATED &
VERIFIED 2026
# Term Definition
1 d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak side.
1. When assisting a client in learning
how to use a cane, the nurse aide
stands a. approximately two feet
directly behind the client. b. about
one foot from the client's weak side.
c. about one foot from the client's
strong side. d. slightly behind the
client on the client's weak side.
2 b. be unable to urinate.
When working with a client who has
urinary retention, the nurse aide can
expect that the client will a. urinate
large volumes. b. be unable to
urinate. c. urinate frequently. d. be
incontinent of urine.
,PRACTICE QUESTIONS CNA STATE EXAM
3 a. high-pitched sounds.
3. Aging-related hearing changes result
in older clients gradually losing their
ability to hear a. high-pitched sounds.
b.
low-pitched sounds. c. slow sounds. d.
rapid sounds.
4 d. checking the name tag.
4. The best way to safely identify your
patient is by a. asking his name. b.
calling his name and waiting for his
response. c. checking the bed plate. d.
checking the name tag.
5 a. report it to the charge nurse.
5. A client is on a bowel and bladder
training program and has not had a
bowel movement in three days. The
nurse aide should a. report it to the
charge nurse. b. give the client an
enema. c. offer the client prune juice.
d. encourage the client to drink more
fluids.
6 c. a.c.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for
before meals is
a. p.c. b. b.i.d. c. a.c. d. t.i.d.
# Term Definition
7 b. high blood pressure.
7. A client diagnosed with
hypertension will most likely have a
history of a. low blood pressure. b.
high blood pressure. c. low blood
sugar. d. high blood sugar.
8 d. mechanical soft
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing
or swallowing will need what type of
diet? a. clear liquid b. low residue c.
bland d.
mechanical soft
,PRACTICE QUESTIONS CNA STATE EXAM
9 c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
9. An elderly resident with
Alzheimer's disease cannot find her
room. How can the nurse aide help
the client feel more independent? a.
Tell her to stay in the room. b. Have
her roommate secretly watch her. c.
Place a familiar object on the client's
door. d. Write the room number on a
piece of paper.
10 a. once each shift
10. Hbw often should a patient's
intake and output records be totaled?
a. once each shift b. twice a day c.
every four hours d.
every 12 hours
11 d. bruises
11. Which of the following should the
nursing assistant observe and record
when admitting a client? a. freckles b.
wrinkles c. short nails d. bruises
12 c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I
12. When responding to a client on help you?"
the intercom, the nursing assistant
should say a. "Hello, who is calling,
please?" b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and
position], can I help you?" d. "Please
hold; I'll have the nurse answer your
call."
# Term Definition
, PRACTICE QUESTIONS CNA STATE EXAM
13 a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call light.
13. Which of the following things
should the nurse aide do to familiarize
new clients with their surroundings? a.
Demonstrate the location and use of
the call light. b. Explain that the TV is
not to be used. c. Instruct family to
leave the room after the aide is
finished with the admission. d. Raise
the bed to the high position and raise
the safety rails.
14 c. administering the client's medications.
14. When arranging a client's room,
the nursing assistant should do all of
the following EXCEPT a. checking the
placement of the call bell. b. adjusting
the back rest as directed. c.
administering the client's medications.
d. adjusting the lighting as
appropriate.
15 a. employ body mechanic techniques.
15. When assisting a client out of bed,
the nurse aide should always a.
employ body mechanic techniques. b.
get another nurse aide to assist. c.
raise the bed to its maximum height.
d. lower all safety rails.
16 b. q2h
16. How often should clients be
repositioned during an eight-hour
shift? a. qlh b. q2h c.
q3h d. q4h
17 c. Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to
17. Which of the following is the feed the client.
correct procedure for serving a meal
to a client who must be fed? a. Serve
the tray along with all the other trays,
and then come back to feed the client.
b. Bring the tray to the client last; feed
after you have served all the other
clients. c. Bring the tray into the room
when you are ready to feed the client.
d. Have the kitchen hold the tray for
one hour.
CNA STATE EXAM
AND ANSWERS ALL
UPDATED &
VERIFIED 2026
# Term Definition
1 d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak side.
1. When assisting a client in learning
how to use a cane, the nurse aide
stands a. approximately two feet
directly behind the client. b. about
one foot from the client's weak side.
c. about one foot from the client's
strong side. d. slightly behind the
client on the client's weak side.
2 b. be unable to urinate.
When working with a client who has
urinary retention, the nurse aide can
expect that the client will a. urinate
large volumes. b. be unable to
urinate. c. urinate frequently. d. be
incontinent of urine.
,PRACTICE QUESTIONS CNA STATE EXAM
3 a. high-pitched sounds.
3. Aging-related hearing changes result
in older clients gradually losing their
ability to hear a. high-pitched sounds.
b.
low-pitched sounds. c. slow sounds. d.
rapid sounds.
4 d. checking the name tag.
4. The best way to safely identify your
patient is by a. asking his name. b.
calling his name and waiting for his
response. c. checking the bed plate. d.
checking the name tag.
5 a. report it to the charge nurse.
5. A client is on a bowel and bladder
training program and has not had a
bowel movement in three days. The
nurse aide should a. report it to the
charge nurse. b. give the client an
enema. c. offer the client prune juice.
d. encourage the client to drink more
fluids.
6 c. a.c.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for
before meals is
a. p.c. b. b.i.d. c. a.c. d. t.i.d.
# Term Definition
7 b. high blood pressure.
7. A client diagnosed with
hypertension will most likely have a
history of a. low blood pressure. b.
high blood pressure. c. low blood
sugar. d. high blood sugar.
8 d. mechanical soft
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing
or swallowing will need what type of
diet? a. clear liquid b. low residue c.
bland d.
mechanical soft
,PRACTICE QUESTIONS CNA STATE EXAM
9 c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
9. An elderly resident with
Alzheimer's disease cannot find her
room. How can the nurse aide help
the client feel more independent? a.
Tell her to stay in the room. b. Have
her roommate secretly watch her. c.
Place a familiar object on the client's
door. d. Write the room number on a
piece of paper.
10 a. once each shift
10. Hbw often should a patient's
intake and output records be totaled?
a. once each shift b. twice a day c.
every four hours d.
every 12 hours
11 d. bruises
11. Which of the following should the
nursing assistant observe and record
when admitting a client? a. freckles b.
wrinkles c. short nails d. bruises
12 c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I
12. When responding to a client on help you?"
the intercom, the nursing assistant
should say a. "Hello, who is calling,
please?" b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and
position], can I help you?" d. "Please
hold; I'll have the nurse answer your
call."
# Term Definition
, PRACTICE QUESTIONS CNA STATE EXAM
13 a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call light.
13. Which of the following things
should the nurse aide do to familiarize
new clients with their surroundings? a.
Demonstrate the location and use of
the call light. b. Explain that the TV is
not to be used. c. Instruct family to
leave the room after the aide is
finished with the admission. d. Raise
the bed to the high position and raise
the safety rails.
14 c. administering the client's medications.
14. When arranging a client's room,
the nursing assistant should do all of
the following EXCEPT a. checking the
placement of the call bell. b. adjusting
the back rest as directed. c.
administering the client's medications.
d. adjusting the lighting as
appropriate.
15 a. employ body mechanic techniques.
15. When assisting a client out of bed,
the nurse aide should always a.
employ body mechanic techniques. b.
get another nurse aide to assist. c.
raise the bed to its maximum height.
d. lower all safety rails.
16 b. q2h
16. How often should clients be
repositioned during an eight-hour
shift? a. qlh b. q2h c.
q3h d. q4h
17 c. Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to
17. Which of the following is the feed the client.
correct procedure for serving a meal
to a client who must be fed? a. Serve
the tray along with all the other trays,
and then come back to feed the client.
b. Bring the tray to the client last; feed
after you have served all the other
clients. c. Bring the tray into the room
when you are ready to feed the client.
d. Have the kitchen hold the tray for
one hour.
