CNA STATE TEST PRACTICE 2026|VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED
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Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs? - ANSWER✔ Hand
washing before and after patient care.
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? - ANSWER✔ The patient's pain level
is 7/10.
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? - ANSWER✔ Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
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? - ANSWER✔ Report this to the nurse in charge.
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? - ANSWER✔ Regular orange juice.
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed? - ANSWER✔ Flat
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? - ANSWER✔ Post Mortem care is
crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient.
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should you
assist this patient? - ANSWER✔ Stand on the patient's weaker side.
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? - ANSWER✔ Give a sense of
purpose.
,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 -
ANSWER✔ Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are
therefore unable to share any information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke? - ANSWER✔ The patient may have
drooping of one side of the face.
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient? - ANSWER✔ Keep his feet dry and
warm with dry, clean socks.
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying to provide care. What should
you do? - ANSWER✔ Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
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? - ANSWER✔ Urinary meatus, same as urethra
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? - ANSWER✔ Ensure the blood pressure cuff used is the correct size and
repeat the measurement.
You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? What should the aide do? - ANSWER✔ Call the
charge nurse
Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrinkles in the sheets. The CNA knows this technique assists
to: - ANSWER✔ Prevent pressure sores
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? - ANSWER✔ Urinary tract infection
,You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only finished 25% of his meal. What should you
do? - ANSWER✔ Report this to the nurse in charge
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?
- ANSWER✔ 350mL
You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What would you expect the plan of care to include? -
ANSWER✔ Ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family.
Which of the following represents the correct selection of size for a blood pressure cuff? - ANSWER✔
The width of the cuff is approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm.
The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as snacks. The CNA should: - ANSWER✔ Notify
the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluated.
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? -
ANSWER✔ Depression
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote skin integrity? - ANSWER✔ Pad
bony prominences when in bed.
The care plan for a client indicates they should be repositioned every two hours when in bed. Which of
the following is the rationale for this nursing intervention? - ANSWER✔ Prevent skin breakdown
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a
temperature on this patient? - ANSWER✔ Rectally
If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: - ANSWER✔ Decline and notify the nurse.
, You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to you. You are performing chest compressions.
The second rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be performed? -
ANSWER✔ 30:2
You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain items
on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that she cannot eat this tray because of her
religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your next step? - ANSWER✔ Take the tray out, contact the nurse
in charge, and assure her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her religious beliefs.
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley
catheter out? - ANSWER✔ Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh.
The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER✔ Atrophy
Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the CNA should - ANSWER✔ Notify the nurse
immediately.
When a resident is acting out or having behavioral disturbances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is
aware of what action should be taken first? - ANSWER✔ Provide for patient and staff safety
You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR 101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He most
likely has what? - ANSWER✔ An infection
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate should you use to properly provide CPR? -
ANSWER✔ 100-120 compressions per minute
What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily fluids? - ANSWER✔ Milliliters
A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA should - ANSWER✔ Provide the record
release forms and advise the supervisor.
A+ |LATEST 2026/2027
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs? - ANSWER✔ Hand
washing before and after patient care.
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? - ANSWER✔ The patient's pain level
is 7/10.
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? - ANSWER✔ Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
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? - ANSWER✔ Report this to the nurse in charge.
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? - ANSWER✔ Regular orange juice.
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed? - ANSWER✔ Flat
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? - ANSWER✔ Post Mortem care is
crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient.
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should you
assist this patient? - ANSWER✔ Stand on the patient's weaker side.
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? - ANSWER✔ Give a sense of
purpose.
,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 -
ANSWER✔ Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are
therefore unable to share any information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke? - ANSWER✔ The patient may have
drooping of one side of the face.
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient? - ANSWER✔ Keep his feet dry and
warm with dry, clean socks.
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying to provide care. What should
you do? - ANSWER✔ Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
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? - ANSWER✔ Urinary meatus, same as urethra
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? - ANSWER✔ Ensure the blood pressure cuff used is the correct size and
repeat the measurement.
You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? What should the aide do? - ANSWER✔ Call the
charge nurse
Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrinkles in the sheets. The CNA knows this technique assists
to: - ANSWER✔ Prevent pressure sores
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? - ANSWER✔ Urinary tract infection
,You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only finished 25% of his meal. What should you
do? - ANSWER✔ Report this to the nurse in charge
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?
- ANSWER✔ 350mL
You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What would you expect the plan of care to include? -
ANSWER✔ Ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family.
Which of the following represents the correct selection of size for a blood pressure cuff? - ANSWER✔
The width of the cuff is approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm.
The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as snacks. The CNA should: - ANSWER✔ Notify
the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluated.
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? -
ANSWER✔ Depression
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote skin integrity? - ANSWER✔ Pad
bony prominences when in bed.
The care plan for a client indicates they should be repositioned every two hours when in bed. Which of
the following is the rationale for this nursing intervention? - ANSWER✔ Prevent skin breakdown
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a
temperature on this patient? - ANSWER✔ Rectally
If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: - ANSWER✔ Decline and notify the nurse.
, You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to you. You are performing chest compressions.
The second rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be performed? -
ANSWER✔ 30:2
You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain items
on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that she cannot eat this tray because of her
religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your next step? - ANSWER✔ Take the tray out, contact the nurse
in charge, and assure her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her religious beliefs.
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley
catheter out? - ANSWER✔ Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh.
The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER✔ Atrophy
Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the CNA should - ANSWER✔ Notify the nurse
immediately.
When a resident is acting out or having behavioral disturbances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is
aware of what action should be taken first? - ANSWER✔ Provide for patient and staff safety
You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR 101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He most
likely has what? - ANSWER✔ An infection
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate should you use to properly provide CPR? -
ANSWER✔ 100-120 compressions per minute
What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily fluids? - ANSWER✔ Milliliters
A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA should - ANSWER✔ Provide the record
release forms and advise the supervisor.
