CNA FINAL EXAM/ 100 answered questions for
CNA exam 2022/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA)
Exam
1. What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
• A) Diagnose and treat illnesses
• B) Provide basic care and assist residents with daily living activities
• C) Administer medications and perform treatments
• D) Supervise nursing staff
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: CNAs provide basic care under the supervision of licensed nurses, helping
with hygiene, mobility, and comfort. Diagnosing and treating illnesses (A) are outside the
CNA's scope .
2. Before providing care to a resident, what must the CNA do first?
• A) Gather supplies
• B) Identify the resident and explain the procedure
• C) Close the door
• D) Wash hands after the procedure
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Proper identification and communication prevent errors and ensure informed
consent .
3. Hand hygiene should be performed:
• A) Only before meals
• B) Only after handling linens
• C) Before and after all resident contact
• D) Only if hands look dirty
• Correct Answer: C
, • Rationale: Hand hygiene before and after contact prevents transmission of
microorganisms. Performing hand hygiene only when hands look dirty (D) does not
protect against pathogens that are not visible .
4. A CNA accidentally touches blood without wearing gloves. The FIRST action is:
• A) Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
• B) Apply alcohol-based sanitizer
• C) Ignore it if no cut on hand
• D) Report to nurse next shift
• Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: Immediate handwashing with soap and water is required after any potential
blood exposure. The exposure must also be reported immediately to the nurse .
5. Hand sanitizer should only be used when?
• A) Hands are visibly soiled
• B) Hands are not visibly soiled and soap/water is unavailable
• C) During perineal care
• D) After removing gloves
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Hand sanitizer can be used when hands are not visibly dirty. However, if
hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a resident with C. diff, soap and water must be
used .
6. Which type of PPE should be removed FIRST when doffing (taking off)?
• A) Mask
• B) Gloves
• C) Gown
• D) Goggles
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Gloves are most contaminated and should be removed first to prevent
contaminating other PPE or your hands during removal .
,7. Which of the following is a requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
• A) NA must pass a competency evaluation (test)
• B) NA must have a high school diploma
• C) NA must work full-time
• D) NA must have 2 years of experience
• Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: OBRA 1987 established federal minimum training (75 hours) and competency
requirements for CNAs in long-term care facilities .
Safety & Emergency Procedures
8. A resident starts to fall. The best thing the CNA can do is:
• A) Try to catch the resident by grabbing their arm
• B) Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
• C) Step back and let the resident fall to avoid injury
• D) Call for help while the resident falls
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Widening your stance and bringing the resident's body close to you provides
a stable base and helps control the descent, reducing injury risk .
9. Which of the following is a contraindication for using a heating pad?
• A) Muscle stiffness
• B) Chronic back pain
• C) Numbness or impaired sensation
• D) Mild joint pain
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Heating pads should not be used on areas with impaired sensation (e.g.,
neuropathy) because the patient cannot feel burns or overheating .
10. What is the first thing you should do if a resident complains of severe chest pain?
• A) Encourage the resident to rest quietly
, • B) Report the complaint immediately
• C) Offer snacks and fluids
• D) Wait until the next shift
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a heart attack or other serious condition requiring
emergency medical attention .
11. A resident has no pulse and is not breathing. What should the CNA do?
• A) Wait quietly for the nurse
• B) Begin CPR according to training and policy
• C) Place the resident in a wheelchair
• D) Offer food or fluids
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Immediate CPR during cardiac arrest improves survival chances and is part of
emergency response procedures .
12. A resident is on a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The resident stops breathing. What
should the CNA do?
• A) Begin CPR immediately
• B) Call for help and provide comfort care as directed
• C) Leave the room
• D) Call the family first
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: DNR means no CPR. The CNA should call the nurse, provide comfort, and
follow facility protocol .
13. A resident with Alzheimer's disease seems depressed and quiet. What SHOULD the nurse
aide do?
• A) Leave the resident alone
• B) Observe the client for non-verbal cues
CNA exam 2022/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA)
Exam
1. What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
• A) Diagnose and treat illnesses
• B) Provide basic care and assist residents with daily living activities
• C) Administer medications and perform treatments
• D) Supervise nursing staff
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: CNAs provide basic care under the supervision of licensed nurses, helping
with hygiene, mobility, and comfort. Diagnosing and treating illnesses (A) are outside the
CNA's scope .
2. Before providing care to a resident, what must the CNA do first?
• A) Gather supplies
• B) Identify the resident and explain the procedure
• C) Close the door
• D) Wash hands after the procedure
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Proper identification and communication prevent errors and ensure informed
consent .
3. Hand hygiene should be performed:
• A) Only before meals
• B) Only after handling linens
• C) Before and after all resident contact
• D) Only if hands look dirty
• Correct Answer: C
, • Rationale: Hand hygiene before and after contact prevents transmission of
microorganisms. Performing hand hygiene only when hands look dirty (D) does not
protect against pathogens that are not visible .
4. A CNA accidentally touches blood without wearing gloves. The FIRST action is:
• A) Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
• B) Apply alcohol-based sanitizer
• C) Ignore it if no cut on hand
• D) Report to nurse next shift
• Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: Immediate handwashing with soap and water is required after any potential
blood exposure. The exposure must also be reported immediately to the nurse .
5. Hand sanitizer should only be used when?
• A) Hands are visibly soiled
• B) Hands are not visibly soiled and soap/water is unavailable
• C) During perineal care
• D) After removing gloves
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Hand sanitizer can be used when hands are not visibly dirty. However, if
hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a resident with C. diff, soap and water must be
used .
6. Which type of PPE should be removed FIRST when doffing (taking off)?
• A) Mask
• B) Gloves
• C) Gown
• D) Goggles
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Gloves are most contaminated and should be removed first to prevent
contaminating other PPE or your hands during removal .
,7. Which of the following is a requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
• A) NA must pass a competency evaluation (test)
• B) NA must have a high school diploma
• C) NA must work full-time
• D) NA must have 2 years of experience
• Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: OBRA 1987 established federal minimum training (75 hours) and competency
requirements for CNAs in long-term care facilities .
Safety & Emergency Procedures
8. A resident starts to fall. The best thing the CNA can do is:
• A) Try to catch the resident by grabbing their arm
• B) Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
• C) Step back and let the resident fall to avoid injury
• D) Call for help while the resident falls
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Widening your stance and bringing the resident's body close to you provides
a stable base and helps control the descent, reducing injury risk .
9. Which of the following is a contraindication for using a heating pad?
• A) Muscle stiffness
• B) Chronic back pain
• C) Numbness or impaired sensation
• D) Mild joint pain
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Heating pads should not be used on areas with impaired sensation (e.g.,
neuropathy) because the patient cannot feel burns or overheating .
10. What is the first thing you should do if a resident complains of severe chest pain?
• A) Encourage the resident to rest quietly
, • B) Report the complaint immediately
• C) Offer snacks and fluids
• D) Wait until the next shift
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a heart attack or other serious condition requiring
emergency medical attention .
11. A resident has no pulse and is not breathing. What should the CNA do?
• A) Wait quietly for the nurse
• B) Begin CPR according to training and policy
• C) Place the resident in a wheelchair
• D) Offer food or fluids
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Immediate CPR during cardiac arrest improves survival chances and is part of
emergency response procedures .
12. A resident is on a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The resident stops breathing. What
should the CNA do?
• A) Begin CPR immediately
• B) Call for help and provide comfort care as directed
• C) Leave the room
• D) Call the family first
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: DNR means no CPR. The CNA should call the nurse, provide comfort, and
follow facility protocol .
13. A resident with Alzheimer's disease seems depressed and quiet. What SHOULD the nurse
aide do?
• A) Leave the resident alone
• B) Observe the client for non-verbal cues
