CNA PRACTICE EXAM | COMPLETE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & EXAM PREP 2026/2027
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - correct answer ✔✔to
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - correct answer ✔✔prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliners (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four
by: - correct answer ✔✔30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - correct
answer ✔✔hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - correct answer ✔✔NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - correct answer ✔✔range
of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - correct answer ✔✔hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - correct answer ✔✔inserting
tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced - correct answer ✔✔on every single person in your
care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - correct
answer ✔✔rehabilitation
,If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - correct answer
✔✔The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: - correct answer ✔✔only with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - correct answer ✔✔hearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - correct answer ✔✔varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: - correct answer ✔✔nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - correct answer ✔✔good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is -
correct answer ✔✔pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned? - correct answer ✔✔with the handle toward the foot
of the bed
What does palliative care involve? - correct answer ✔✔pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - correct answer ✔✔sterile
technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by - correct answer ✔✔too little food
,Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - correct answer ✔✔nursing assistants must
have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? - correct answer
✔✔support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? - correct answer ✔✔whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or
damp
What does the chain of command do? - correct answer ✔✔describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? -
correct answer ✔✔take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - correct answer
✔✔she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? - correct answer ✔✔offer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - correct answer ✔✔they are
practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - correct answer ✔✔Nursing assistants will
observe the IV site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done - correct answer ✔✔when a resident cannot move
on her own
, Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? -
correct answer ✔✔milliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - correct answer ✔✔remove resident
from danger
What is a common "cliche"? - correct answer ✔✔It will all work out in the end.
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or
dressing? - correct answer ✔✔occupational therapist
A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include: - correct answer
✔✔using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's - correct answer ✔✔legal right
What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the
musculoskeletal system: - correct answer ✔✔white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint
What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence? - correct answer
✔✔allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime
To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should - correct answer ✔✔use cool, clean water
For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means - correct answer ✔✔keeping private things private
When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should - correct answer ✔✔restock supplies
and leave the call light within reach
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & EXAM PREP 2026/2027
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - correct answer ✔✔to
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - correct answer ✔✔prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliners (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four
by: - correct answer ✔✔30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - correct
answer ✔✔hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - correct answer ✔✔NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - correct answer ✔✔range
of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - correct answer ✔✔hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - correct answer ✔✔inserting
tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced - correct answer ✔✔on every single person in your
care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - correct
answer ✔✔rehabilitation
,If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - correct answer
✔✔The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: - correct answer ✔✔only with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - correct answer ✔✔hearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - correct answer ✔✔varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: - correct answer ✔✔nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - correct answer ✔✔good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is -
correct answer ✔✔pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned? - correct answer ✔✔with the handle toward the foot
of the bed
What does palliative care involve? - correct answer ✔✔pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - correct answer ✔✔sterile
technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by - correct answer ✔✔too little food
,Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - correct answer ✔✔nursing assistants must
have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? - correct answer
✔✔support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? - correct answer ✔✔whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or
damp
What does the chain of command do? - correct answer ✔✔describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? -
correct answer ✔✔take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - correct answer
✔✔she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? - correct answer ✔✔offer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - correct answer ✔✔they are
practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - correct answer ✔✔Nursing assistants will
observe the IV site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done - correct answer ✔✔when a resident cannot move
on her own
, Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? -
correct answer ✔✔milliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - correct answer ✔✔remove resident
from danger
What is a common "cliche"? - correct answer ✔✔It will all work out in the end.
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or
dressing? - correct answer ✔✔occupational therapist
A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include: - correct answer
✔✔using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's - correct answer ✔✔legal right
What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the
musculoskeletal system: - correct answer ✔✔white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint
What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence? - correct answer
✔✔allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime
To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should - correct answer ✔✔use cool, clean water
For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means - correct answer ✔✔keeping private things private
When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should - correct answer ✔✔restock supplies
and leave the call light within reach
