California Certified Nursing Assistant
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1. A CNA enters a resident’s room and finds the resident lying on the
floor. What is the FIRST action?
Help the resident back to bed
Check for injuries and call for help
Leave the resident and get paperwork
Ask the resident why they fell
Answer: B. Check for injuries and call for help
Rationale:
The resident should not be moved until assessed for possible injury.
The CNA should stay with the resident, call for assistance, and follow
facility protocol.
2. Which action best prevents the spread of infection?
Wearing gloves only
Hand hygiene before and after resident contact
Keeping windows open
Using deodorizer spray
Answer: B. Hand hygiene before and after resident contact
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,Rationale:
Proper hand hygiene is the single most effective method for preventing
transmission of microorganisms.
3. A resident has difficulty swallowing. Which food is safest?
Dry toast
Mixed vegetable soup
Pureed potatoes
Nuts
Answer: C. Pureed potatoes
Rationale:
Residents with dysphagia often require soft or pureed foods to reduce
aspiration risk.
4. What is the normal adult oral temperature range?
95–96°F
97–99°F
100–102°F
103–105°F
Answer: B. 97–99°F
Rationale:
Normal oral temperature averages around 98.6°F but commonly ranges
from 97°F to 99°F.
5. A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do?
Force the resident to bathe
Report refusal and try again later
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,Ignore the resident
Threaten loss of privileges
Answer: B. Report refusal and try again later
Rationale:
Residents have the right to refuse care. The CNA should respect the
decision, document/report it, and offer care later.
6. Which pulse site is located at the wrist?
Carotid
Radial
Apical
Brachial
Answer: B. Radial
Rationale:
The radial pulse is palpated on the thumb side of the wrist.
7. Which resident is at greatest risk for pressure injuries?
Ambulatory resident
Resident who walks daily
Bedbound resident
Resident with glasses
Answer: C. Bedbound resident
Rationale:
Immobility greatly increases pressure injury risk due to prolonged
pressure on bony prominences.
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, 8. When transferring a resident with a gait belt, where should the CNA
stand?
Directly behind
At the resident’s weak side
Across the room
In front pulling the resident
Answer: B. At the resident’s weak side
Rationale:
Supporting the weak side helps maintain balance and reduces fall risk.
9. A resident suddenly cannot speak clearly and has facial drooping.
What should the CNA do?
Wait 30 minutes
Call for immediate nursing assistance
Give water
Help the resident walk
Answer: B. Call for immediate nursing assistance
Rationale:
These are possible stroke symptoms and require urgent evaluation.
10. Which statement protects resident privacy?
Discussing care in the elevator
Sharing information with visitors
Closing the door and curtains during care
Posting information publicly
Answer: C. Closing the door and curtains during care
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Certification Exam With Actual Questions
And Verified Answers, Plus Explained
Rationales/Expert Verified For Guaranteed
100% Pass 2026/Latest Update/Instant
Download PDF
1. A CNA enters a resident’s room and finds the resident lying on the
floor. What is the FIRST action?
Help the resident back to bed
Check for injuries and call for help
Leave the resident and get paperwork
Ask the resident why they fell
Answer: B. Check for injuries and call for help
Rationale:
The resident should not be moved until assessed for possible injury.
The CNA should stay with the resident, call for assistance, and follow
facility protocol.
2. Which action best prevents the spread of infection?
Wearing gloves only
Hand hygiene before and after resident contact
Keeping windows open
Using deodorizer spray
Answer: B. Hand hygiene before and after resident contact
1
,Rationale:
Proper hand hygiene is the single most effective method for preventing
transmission of microorganisms.
3. A resident has difficulty swallowing. Which food is safest?
Dry toast
Mixed vegetable soup
Pureed potatoes
Nuts
Answer: C. Pureed potatoes
Rationale:
Residents with dysphagia often require soft or pureed foods to reduce
aspiration risk.
4. What is the normal adult oral temperature range?
95–96°F
97–99°F
100–102°F
103–105°F
Answer: B. 97–99°F
Rationale:
Normal oral temperature averages around 98.6°F but commonly ranges
from 97°F to 99°F.
5. A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do?
Force the resident to bathe
Report refusal and try again later
2
,Ignore the resident
Threaten loss of privileges
Answer: B. Report refusal and try again later
Rationale:
Residents have the right to refuse care. The CNA should respect the
decision, document/report it, and offer care later.
6. Which pulse site is located at the wrist?
Carotid
Radial
Apical
Brachial
Answer: B. Radial
Rationale:
The radial pulse is palpated on the thumb side of the wrist.
7. Which resident is at greatest risk for pressure injuries?
Ambulatory resident
Resident who walks daily
Bedbound resident
Resident with glasses
Answer: C. Bedbound resident
Rationale:
Immobility greatly increases pressure injury risk due to prolonged
pressure on bony prominences.
3
, 8. When transferring a resident with a gait belt, where should the CNA
stand?
Directly behind
At the resident’s weak side
Across the room
In front pulling the resident
Answer: B. At the resident’s weak side
Rationale:
Supporting the weak side helps maintain balance and reduces fall risk.
9. A resident suddenly cannot speak clearly and has facial drooping.
What should the CNA do?
Wait 30 minutes
Call for immediate nursing assistance
Give water
Help the resident walk
Answer: B. Call for immediate nursing assistance
Rationale:
These are possible stroke symptoms and require urgent evaluation.
10. Which statement protects resident privacy?
Discussing care in the elevator
Sharing information with visitors
Closing the door and curtains during care
Posting information publicly
Answer: C. Closing the door and curtains during care
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