CNA FINAL EXAM/ 100 answered questions for
CNA exam 2023/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA)
Exa
Question 1
A CNA is preparing to wash her hands. How long should she rub her hands together with soap
and water?
• A) 5 seconds
• B) 10 seconds
• C) 20 seconds
• D) 60 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CNA should use friction for at least 20 seconds when washing hands. This is the
minimum time required to effectively remove microorganisms and prevent the spread of
infection.
Question 2
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
• A) One time
• B) Two times
• C) Three times
• D) Multiple times, as long as they are washed in between
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disposable gloves should be worn only once and then discarded. They cannot be
washed or reused as this compromises their integrity and infection control purpose.
Question 3
Standard Precautions should be practiced:
, • A) Only on people who look like they have a bloodborne disease
• B) On every single person in the CNA's care
• C) Only on people who request the CNA follow them
• D) Only on residents whose charts indicate they are infectious
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Precautions apply to ALL residents, regardless of diagnosis. You cannot
always tell who has an infectious disease, so these precautions must be used with every
resident, every time.
Question 4
Which of the following is the proper order for donning (putting on) Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)?
• A) Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
• B) Gloves → Mask → Gown → Goggles
• C) Mask → Gloves → Gown → Goggles
• D) Goggles → Gown → Gloves → Mask
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct sequence is gown first (to cover clothing), then mask (to protect airway),
then goggles (eye protection), and gloves last (to protect hands during care).
Question 5
What is the correct way to remove a gown after providing care?
• A) Unfasten at the neck and waist, roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away
from the body
• B) Unfasten and pull the gown from the outside of the chest area
• C) Unfasten and drop it to the floor
• D) Pull it over the head without unfastening
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: The gown should be unfastened at the neck and waist, then rolled with the dirty side
inward while holding it away from the body. This prevents contaminating yourself and the
environment.
Question 6
A resident has a diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which statement is true regarding
hand hygiene?
• A) Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is sufficient
• B) Soap and water handwashing is required
• C) No hand hygiene is needed
• D) Only gloves are needed, not hand hygiene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: C. diff spores are NOT killed by alcohol-based sanitizers. Mechanical washing with
soap and water is required to physically remove the spores from the hands.
Question 7
Which of the following requires Transmission-Based Precautions IN ADDITION to Standard
Precautions?
• A) A resident with a broken hip
• B) A resident with active tuberculosis
• C) A resident with high blood pressure
• D) A resident with diabetes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active tuberculosis requires Airborne Precautions (N95 mask, negative pressure
room) in addition to Standard Precautions because TB is transmitted through airborne particles.
Question 8
A CNA accidentally touches blood without wearing gloves. What is the FIRST action?
• A) Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
, • B) Apply alcohol-based sanitizer
• C) Ignore it if there is no cut on the hand
• D) Report to the nurse at the 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.
Question 9
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
• A) Washing a resident's hands after toileting
• B) Using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma
• C) Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
• D) Cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disinfection involves using chemical cleansers to destroy microorganisms on surfaces
and equipment. Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser is an example of disinfection.
Question 10
A CNA sees a coworker yelling at a resident. The CNA should:
• A) Ignore it to avoid conflict
• B) Report the incident to the nurse immediately
• C) Yell at the coworker
• D) Walk away and do nothing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yelling at a resident is verbal abuse. CNAs are mandatory reporters and have a legal
and ethical duty to report suspected abuse immediately.
CNA exam 2023/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA)
Exa
Question 1
A CNA is preparing to wash her hands. How long should she rub her hands together with soap
and water?
• A) 5 seconds
• B) 10 seconds
• C) 20 seconds
• D) 60 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CNA should use friction for at least 20 seconds when washing hands. This is the
minimum time required to effectively remove microorganisms and prevent the spread of
infection.
Question 2
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
• A) One time
• B) Two times
• C) Three times
• D) Multiple times, as long as they are washed in between
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disposable gloves should be worn only once and then discarded. They cannot be
washed or reused as this compromises their integrity and infection control purpose.
Question 3
Standard Precautions should be practiced:
, • A) Only on people who look like they have a bloodborne disease
• B) On every single person in the CNA's care
• C) Only on people who request the CNA follow them
• D) Only on residents whose charts indicate they are infectious
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Precautions apply to ALL residents, regardless of diagnosis. You cannot
always tell who has an infectious disease, so these precautions must be used with every
resident, every time.
Question 4
Which of the following is the proper order for donning (putting on) Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)?
• A) Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
• B) Gloves → Mask → Gown → Goggles
• C) Mask → Gloves → Gown → Goggles
• D) Goggles → Gown → Gloves → Mask
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct sequence is gown first (to cover clothing), then mask (to protect airway),
then goggles (eye protection), and gloves last (to protect hands during care).
Question 5
What is the correct way to remove a gown after providing care?
• A) Unfasten at the neck and waist, roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away
from the body
• B) Unfasten and pull the gown from the outside of the chest area
• C) Unfasten and drop it to the floor
• D) Pull it over the head without unfastening
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: The gown should be unfastened at the neck and waist, then rolled with the dirty side
inward while holding it away from the body. This prevents contaminating yourself and the
environment.
Question 6
A resident has a diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which statement is true regarding
hand hygiene?
• A) Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is sufficient
• B) Soap and water handwashing is required
• C) No hand hygiene is needed
• D) Only gloves are needed, not hand hygiene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: C. diff spores are NOT killed by alcohol-based sanitizers. Mechanical washing with
soap and water is required to physically remove the spores from the hands.
Question 7
Which of the following requires Transmission-Based Precautions IN ADDITION to Standard
Precautions?
• A) A resident with a broken hip
• B) A resident with active tuberculosis
• C) A resident with high blood pressure
• D) A resident with diabetes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active tuberculosis requires Airborne Precautions (N95 mask, negative pressure
room) in addition to Standard Precautions because TB is transmitted through airborne particles.
Question 8
A CNA accidentally touches blood without wearing gloves. What is the FIRST action?
• A) Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
, • B) Apply alcohol-based sanitizer
• C) Ignore it if there is no cut on the hand
• D) Report to the nurse at the 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.
Question 9
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
• A) Washing a resident's hands after toileting
• B) Using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma
• C) Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
• D) Cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disinfection involves using chemical cleansers to destroy microorganisms on surfaces
and equipment. Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser is an example of disinfection.
Question 10
A CNA sees a coworker yelling at a resident. The CNA should:
• A) Ignore it to avoid conflict
• B) Report the incident to the nurse immediately
• C) Yell at the coworker
• D) Walk away and do nothing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yelling at a resident is verbal abuse. CNAs are mandatory reporters and have a legal
and ethical duty to report suspected abuse immediately.
