CNA COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is considered a subjective observation that should be reported to
the nurse?
A. A resident’s blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg.
B. A resident states they feel nauseated.
C. A resident has a red rash on their left arm.
D. A resident’s oral temperature is 101.2°F.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data are things a person tells you about that you
cannot observe through your senses, such as pain or nausea. Objective data are observable
and measurable.
2. When removing personal protective equipment (PPE), which item should typically be
removed first?
A. Goggles
B. Mask
,C. Gloves
D. Gown
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Gloves are usually the most contaminated piece of PPE and
should be removed first to prevent contaminating other items during removal.
3. A resident is in the ‘High Fowler's’ position. At what angle is the head of the bed elevated?
A. 60 to 90 degrees
B. 30 to 45 degrees
C. 15 to 30 degrees
D. 45 to 60 degrees
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: High Fowler’s position involves elevating the head of the bed to
a nearly upright position, between 60 and 90 degrees.
4. What is the first action a CNA should take when discovering a fire in a resident’s room?
A. Extinguish the fire using a portable extinguisher.
B. Activate the fire alarm system.
C. Remove the resident from the immediate danger.
D. Close all doors and windows to contain the fire.
, Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Following the RACE acronym (Rescue, Alarm, Confine,
Extinguish), the first priority is to rescue/remove anyone in immediate danger.
5. Which medical term refers to the difficulty or discomfort in swallowing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Atrophy
C. Aphasia
D. Dysphagia
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, which is
a significant risk factor for aspiration.
6. When performing perineal care on a female resident, in which direction should the CNA
wipe?
A. Back to front
B. Front to back
C. Side to side
D. Circular motion
Answer: B
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is considered a subjective observation that should be reported to
the nurse?
A. A resident’s blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg.
B. A resident states they feel nauseated.
C. A resident has a red rash on their left arm.
D. A resident’s oral temperature is 101.2°F.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data are things a person tells you about that you
cannot observe through your senses, such as pain or nausea. Objective data are observable
and measurable.
2. When removing personal protective equipment (PPE), which item should typically be
removed first?
A. Goggles
B. Mask
,C. Gloves
D. Gown
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Gloves are usually the most contaminated piece of PPE and
should be removed first to prevent contaminating other items during removal.
3. A resident is in the ‘High Fowler's’ position. At what angle is the head of the bed elevated?
A. 60 to 90 degrees
B. 30 to 45 degrees
C. 15 to 30 degrees
D. 45 to 60 degrees
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: High Fowler’s position involves elevating the head of the bed to
a nearly upright position, between 60 and 90 degrees.
4. What is the first action a CNA should take when discovering a fire in a resident’s room?
A. Extinguish the fire using a portable extinguisher.
B. Activate the fire alarm system.
C. Remove the resident from the immediate danger.
D. Close all doors and windows to contain the fire.
, Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Following the RACE acronym (Rescue, Alarm, Confine,
Extinguish), the first priority is to rescue/remove anyone in immediate danger.
5. Which medical term refers to the difficulty or discomfort in swallowing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Atrophy
C. Aphasia
D. Dysphagia
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, which is
a significant risk factor for aspiration.
6. When performing perineal care on a female resident, in which direction should the CNA
wipe?
A. Back to front
B. Front to back
C. Side to side
D. Circular motion
Answer: B
