CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COMPLETE 100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
UPDATED 2026| LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
1. When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean
linens on:
A) a chair or table beside the bed
B) the roommate's bed
C) a clean surface in the bathroom
D) the floor beside the bed
Correct Answer: A) a chair or table beside the bed
Rationale: Clean linens should always be placed on a clean surface such as a
chair or table beside the bed. Placing linens on the floor, roommate's bed, or
bathroom surface can contaminate them and spread infection.
2. The only purpose for using a restraint is to:
A) ensure the safety of the client or others
B) make the nurse aide's job easier
C) calm a client who is verbally abusive
D) help the client be quiet
Correct Answer: A) ensure the safety of the client or others
Rationale: Restraints are used ONLY to ensure the safety of the client or others
when all other interventions have failed. They are never used for staff
convenience, punishment, or to control behaviour.
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,3. Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in
the:
A) soiled linen basket
B) biohazard container
C) soiled utility room
D) client's room trash container
Correct Answer: B) biohazard container
Rationale: Items contaminated with blood or body fluids must be placed in
designated biohazard containers to prevent the spread of infection and ensure
proper disposal according to OSHA regulations.
4. To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the
catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the clients:
A) bed sheet
B) upper thigh
C) bed frame
D) hip
Correct Answer: B) upper thigh
Rationale: The catheter tubing should be secured to the client's upper thigh to
prevent traction on the catheter and reduce the risk of accidental removal or
trauma to the urethra.
5. When collecting a 24-hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide
SHOULD request that the client:
A) take a bath or shower before starting the urine collection
B) select food items that do not contain red meat
C) drink 2 L of water
D) discard the first voided urine
Correct Answer: D) discard the first voided urine
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,Rationale: For a 24-hour urine collection, the first voided urine is discarded,
and the collection begins with the second void. The client then collects all urine
for the next 24 hours, ending with the first void of the next day.
6. When ambulating the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:
A) ask the nurse for help
B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear
C) ask a family member for assistance
D) walk in front of the client and show the client the way
Correct Answer: B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear
Rationale: Non-skid footwear helps prevent slips and falls during ambulation.
This is a critical safety measure when assisting clients with walking.
7. Which of the following is the BEST personal protective equipment item for
the nurse aide to wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or
spray?
A) Shoe covers
B) A mask
C) Goggles
D) A faceshield
Correct Answer: D) A faceshield
Rationale: A faceshield provides the most comprehensive protection against
splashes or sprays, covering the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. It offers better
protection than goggles alone.
8. Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse
aide to make if a client expresses anger during care?
A) "Why are you being so mean today?"
B) "You should not say such mean things to people."
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, C) "I will come back when your bad mood is over."
D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
Correct Answer: D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
Rationale: This response acknowledges the client's feelings and offers support
without being judgmental. It validates the client's emotions and opens the
door for communication.
9. The nurse aide has raised the height of the client's bed to provide care to
the client, but the nurse aide forgot to bring the supplies needed. What
should the nurse aide do NEXT?
A) Instruct the client to lie still
B) Quickly go to get the supplies
C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach
D) Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aide gets the supplies
Correct Answer: C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach
Rationale: Safety is the priority. Leaving the bed raised without supervision
creates a fall risk. The nurse aide should lower the bed and ensure the client
can call for help if needed before leaving.
10. A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's spiritual advisor. The
nurse aide SHOULD:
A) ask the client why the client wants the nurse aide to call the client's spiritual
advisor
B) tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aide's job
C) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request
D) call the spiritual advisor for the client
Correct Answer: C) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of
the client's request
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WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COMPLETE 100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
UPDATED 2026| LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
1. When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean
linens on:
A) a chair or table beside the bed
B) the roommate's bed
C) a clean surface in the bathroom
D) the floor beside the bed
Correct Answer: A) a chair or table beside the bed
Rationale: Clean linens should always be placed on a clean surface such as a
chair or table beside the bed. Placing linens on the floor, roommate's bed, or
bathroom surface can contaminate them and spread infection.
2. The only purpose for using a restraint is to:
A) ensure the safety of the client or others
B) make the nurse aide's job easier
C) calm a client who is verbally abusive
D) help the client be quiet
Correct Answer: A) ensure the safety of the client or others
Rationale: Restraints are used ONLY to ensure the safety of the client or others
when all other interventions have failed. They are never used for staff
convenience, punishment, or to control behaviour.
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,3. Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in
the:
A) soiled linen basket
B) biohazard container
C) soiled utility room
D) client's room trash container
Correct Answer: B) biohazard container
Rationale: Items contaminated with blood or body fluids must be placed in
designated biohazard containers to prevent the spread of infection and ensure
proper disposal according to OSHA regulations.
4. To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the
catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the clients:
A) bed sheet
B) upper thigh
C) bed frame
D) hip
Correct Answer: B) upper thigh
Rationale: The catheter tubing should be secured to the client's upper thigh to
prevent traction on the catheter and reduce the risk of accidental removal or
trauma to the urethra.
5. When collecting a 24-hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide
SHOULD request that the client:
A) take a bath or shower before starting the urine collection
B) select food items that do not contain red meat
C) drink 2 L of water
D) discard the first voided urine
Correct Answer: D) discard the first voided urine
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,Rationale: For a 24-hour urine collection, the first voided urine is discarded,
and the collection begins with the second void. The client then collects all urine
for the next 24 hours, ending with the first void of the next day.
6. When ambulating the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:
A) ask the nurse for help
B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear
C) ask a family member for assistance
D) walk in front of the client and show the client the way
Correct Answer: B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear
Rationale: Non-skid footwear helps prevent slips and falls during ambulation.
This is a critical safety measure when assisting clients with walking.
7. Which of the following is the BEST personal protective equipment item for
the nurse aide to wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or
spray?
A) Shoe covers
B) A mask
C) Goggles
D) A faceshield
Correct Answer: D) A faceshield
Rationale: A faceshield provides the most comprehensive protection against
splashes or sprays, covering the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. It offers better
protection than goggles alone.
8. Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse
aide to make if a client expresses anger during care?
A) "Why are you being so mean today?"
B) "You should not say such mean things to people."
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, C) "I will come back when your bad mood is over."
D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
Correct Answer: D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
Rationale: This response acknowledges the client's feelings and offers support
without being judgmental. It validates the client's emotions and opens the
door for communication.
9. The nurse aide has raised the height of the client's bed to provide care to
the client, but the nurse aide forgot to bring the supplies needed. What
should the nurse aide do NEXT?
A) Instruct the client to lie still
B) Quickly go to get the supplies
C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach
D) Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aide gets the supplies
Correct Answer: C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach
Rationale: Safety is the priority. Leaving the bed raised without supervision
creates a fall risk. The nurse aide should lower the bed and ensure the client
can call for help if needed before leaving.
10. A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's spiritual advisor. The
nurse aide SHOULD:
A) ask the client why the client wants the nurse aide to call the client's spiritual
advisor
B) tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aide's job
C) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request
D) call the spiritual advisor for the client
Correct Answer: C) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of
the client's request
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