CNA State Exam Q&A Bank 2026 | Exam Success Guide |
Graded A+
1. Which of the following statements is true about range of motion (ROM)
excersizes:
Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
help prevent strokes and paralysis
require atleast ten repetitions of each excersize
done once a day
2. Describe the importance of wearing gloves in the context of Standard
Precautions for nurse aides.
Wearing gloves is only necessary during surgical procedures.
Wearing gloves is optional and based on personal preference.
Wearing gloves is primarily for the comfort of the nurse aide.
Wearing gloves helps prevent the transmission of infections and
protects both the resident and the nurse aide.
3. What is the primary purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises in resident
care?
To increase muscle mass
To improve cardiovascular health
To maintain joint flexibility and prevent stiffness
To enhance cognitive function
,4. In a scenario where a resident becomes agitated while being dressed, what
strategy should a nurse aide employ to manage the situation effectively?
Offer the resident a familiar object to hold, like a hairbrush, to help
calm them.
Increase the speed of dressing to minimize agitation.
Use verbal commands to instruct the resident to stop moving.
Restrict the resident's movements to prevent injury.
5. In a scenario where a resident expresses discomfort with a specific care
routine, how should a CNA respond to ensure the resident's preferences are
respected?
The CNA should ignore the resident's concerns to maintain efficiency.
The CNA should report the resident's discomfort to a supervisor
without making changes.
The CNA should continue with the routine regardless of the resident's
feelings.
The CNA should discuss alternative options with the resident and
adjust the care plan accordingly.
6. What is the first action a nurse aide should take if a resident with an
indwelling urinary catheter has no urine in the drainage bag?
Obtain a new urinary drainage bag.
Offer the resident fluid to drink.
Ask the resident to try urinating.
Check for kinks in the tubing.
,7. An elderly resident who is inactive is at risk for constipation. In addition to
increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to
prevent constipation?
Low fiber diet
Adequate fluid intake
High protein diet
Frequent snack times
8. If a resident shows signs of an infection, what infection control measure
should a CNA prioritize when providing care?
Continue regular care without any changes.
Notify the resident's family and wait for their instructions.
Isolate the resident and follow proper hygiene protocols.
Increase the resident's physical activity to boost immunity.
9. If a resident's weight shows a significant decrease over a month, what steps
should a CNA take to address this issue?
Report the weight change to the supervising nurse and assess the
resident's dietary intake and overall health.
Increase the resident's physical activity immediately.
Change the resident's diet without consulting a nurse.
Ignore the change as it may be temporary.
10. In a scenario where a resident is unsteady on their feet, how should a nurse
aide utilize a gait or transfer belt to ensure safety during ambulation?
, The nurse aide should place the gait or transfer belt around the
resident's waist and use it to assist them while walking.
The nurse aide should walk behind the resident without any support.
The nurse aide should hold the resident's arm instead of using a gait
belt.
The nurse aide should secure the resident in a wheelchair instead of
walking.
11. What is the appropriate action for a nurse aide when a resident is distressed
about a lost item?
Ask the resident where she last had the doll.
Offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
Redirect the resident to another activity.
Inform the family about the resident's behavior.
12. Which of the following is a normal age-related change in the urinary system?
increased muscle tone of bladder
bladder holds less urine
bladder holds more urine
increase in elasticity of bladder and ureters
13. As the NA begins his/her assignment, which of the following should the NA
do first?
- check all the NA's assigned residents
- assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet
- start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour
Graded A+
1. Which of the following statements is true about range of motion (ROM)
excersizes:
Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
help prevent strokes and paralysis
require atleast ten repetitions of each excersize
done once a day
2. Describe the importance of wearing gloves in the context of Standard
Precautions for nurse aides.
Wearing gloves is only necessary during surgical procedures.
Wearing gloves is optional and based on personal preference.
Wearing gloves is primarily for the comfort of the nurse aide.
Wearing gloves helps prevent the transmission of infections and
protects both the resident and the nurse aide.
3. What is the primary purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises in resident
care?
To increase muscle mass
To improve cardiovascular health
To maintain joint flexibility and prevent stiffness
To enhance cognitive function
,4. In a scenario where a resident becomes agitated while being dressed, what
strategy should a nurse aide employ to manage the situation effectively?
Offer the resident a familiar object to hold, like a hairbrush, to help
calm them.
Increase the speed of dressing to minimize agitation.
Use verbal commands to instruct the resident to stop moving.
Restrict the resident's movements to prevent injury.
5. In a scenario where a resident expresses discomfort with a specific care
routine, how should a CNA respond to ensure the resident's preferences are
respected?
The CNA should ignore the resident's concerns to maintain efficiency.
The CNA should report the resident's discomfort to a supervisor
without making changes.
The CNA should continue with the routine regardless of the resident's
feelings.
The CNA should discuss alternative options with the resident and
adjust the care plan accordingly.
6. What is the first action a nurse aide should take if a resident with an
indwelling urinary catheter has no urine in the drainage bag?
Obtain a new urinary drainage bag.
Offer the resident fluid to drink.
Ask the resident to try urinating.
Check for kinks in the tubing.
,7. An elderly resident who is inactive is at risk for constipation. In addition to
increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to
prevent constipation?
Low fiber diet
Adequate fluid intake
High protein diet
Frequent snack times
8. If a resident shows signs of an infection, what infection control measure
should a CNA prioritize when providing care?
Continue regular care without any changes.
Notify the resident's family and wait for their instructions.
Isolate the resident and follow proper hygiene protocols.
Increase the resident's physical activity to boost immunity.
9. If a resident's weight shows a significant decrease over a month, what steps
should a CNA take to address this issue?
Report the weight change to the supervising nurse and assess the
resident's dietary intake and overall health.
Increase the resident's physical activity immediately.
Change the resident's diet without consulting a nurse.
Ignore the change as it may be temporary.
10. In a scenario where a resident is unsteady on their feet, how should a nurse
aide utilize a gait or transfer belt to ensure safety during ambulation?
, The nurse aide should place the gait or transfer belt around the
resident's waist and use it to assist them while walking.
The nurse aide should walk behind the resident without any support.
The nurse aide should hold the resident's arm instead of using a gait
belt.
The nurse aide should secure the resident in a wheelchair instead of
walking.
11. What is the appropriate action for a nurse aide when a resident is distressed
about a lost item?
Ask the resident where she last had the doll.
Offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
Redirect the resident to another activity.
Inform the family about the resident's behavior.
12. Which of the following is a normal age-related change in the urinary system?
increased muscle tone of bladder
bladder holds less urine
bladder holds more urine
increase in elasticity of bladder and ureters
13. As the NA begins his/her assignment, which of the following should the NA
do first?
- check all the NA's assigned residents
- assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet
- start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour
