FLORIDA CNA RELIABLE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
while supporting resident's leg, place 2 pillows horizontally between legs ensuring upper
knee is bent in front of lower knee - where do the 2nd & 3rd pillow go when changing a
resident's position to a supported side-lying position?
*bony prominences of knees & ankles should be separated.
the first skill - during the exam, you're required to PHYSICALLY wash hands before
AND after what?
that the resident is not laying on their shoulder, arm, or hand - when changing the
resident's position to a supported side-lying position, what should you make sure of?
underneath the resident's arm that's furthest from the bed - where should the 4th pillow
go when changing a resident's position to a supported side-lying position?
head & neck - the pillow should be placed behind the _____ & _____ ONLY, NOT the
shoulders.
in the resident's hand that's closest to the mattress - when changing the resident's
position to a supported side-lying position, it's important that you place the call light
where?
every 2 hours (Q2H; sometimes, Q1-2H if patient is heavier) - how often should you
change your resident's position?
5, 5, 10 - when ambulating a resident using the transfer/gait belt, the resident is
supposed to walk _____ steps forward & _____ back for a total of _____ steps.
*resident is initially in a seated position in a chair.
*must use gait belt or it is an automatic fail.
- ask the resident if he or she is feeling okay (COP = change of position, check on
patient) - with every change of position when ambulating a resident using a gait belt,
what should you ask the resident?
their weak side - what side of the resident should you walk on when transferring the
patient using a gait belt?
gait belt - supplies needed to ambulate resident using a transfer/gait belt?
- ask the resident if they're feeling dizzy, then explain to them the purpose of the gate
belt
,- after applying gait belt, ask resident which side they prefer you to walk on (assume this
side is their weak side) - before walking with the resident, what should you ask them?
4 flat fingers - when applying the gait belt over the resident's clothing before standing,
secure the belt so that only _____ under the belt.
- instruct resident to bring feet together & place their hands on your shoulders. position
your feet in front of the resident to ensure they do not slip or fall, while trying to stand
up. position hands around backside of gait belt & cue resident to stand on 1-2-3. - when
ambulating a resident using a gait belt, how should you position yourself & the resident
before having them stand up?
- ask resident if they're dizzy or if they're feeling okay - when ambulating the resident
using a gait belt, after having the resident stand up, what should you ask him or her?
squat - don't bend over, always _____.
behind - always walk _____ the resident when ambulating them w/ gait belt, so that the
patient feels independent.
outside - tag of the gait belt should remain on the _____.
foot that is opposite of the side you're standing on - when ambulating the resident using
a gait belt, cue the resident on 1-2-3 to take their first step with which foot?
*remember you're standing on the patient's weak side.
- cue the resident to turn toward you & to adjust position until resident feels the chair
against the back of their legs
- then (while standing on side of resident holding the gait belt in front & back), cue
resident to sit on 1-2-3 & be sure to bend at your knees as they sit
- ask resident to adjust hips in chair & then remove gait belt. - after ambulating the
resident using a transfer/gait belt & walking the patient 5 steps forward & 5 steps back,
what should you cue the resident to do?
pivot - when transferring a resident who is lying in a bed into a wheelchair, a _____
technique is required.
*resident is able to stand but not able to take steps.
- failure to brake wheelchair before pivot
- failure to release brake before leaving
- failure to put resident's shoes on - what are the automatic fails when transferring a
resident from a bed to a wheelchair using a pivot technique?
- open foot rests on wheelchair & apply the brakes on both wheels
, - place resident feet flat on floor
- shoes need to be on & tied (make sure to practice good body mechanics - "nose over
toes")
- ask resident if he/she is dizzy after any change in position
- ensure patient does not take a step while pivoting - tips for transferring a resident from
a bed to a wheelchair using a pivot technique?
wheelchair, gait belt, & resident's shoes - supplies for transferring a resident from a bed
to a wheelchair using pivot technique?
close to the foot of the bed - when transferring a resident from a bed to a wheelchair
using pivot technique, where should you position the wheelchair?
*be sure to move the footrests out of the way.
push the front levers down - how do you brake the wheelchair?
- w/o fluffing linen, remove patient's top sheet
- ask resident to scoot toward you
- assist resident to sitting position on the side of the bed (w/o pulling on limbs)
- ask resident if they feel any discomfort (COP)
- then place non-skid footwear on resident's feet - how should you get the resident to
adjust their position before placing their shoes on their feet during the pivot to
wheelchair skill?
- ask resident to position themselves toward edge of bed until feet are positioned
completely flat on the floor - after placing non-skid footwear on the patient during pivot
to wheelchair skill, what should you ask the resident to do?
- place gait belt around waist over clothing tight enough, so that only 4 flat fingers fit
under the belt
- then, place wheelchair close enough to bed, so transfer of resident can be completed
as a pivot (patient cannot take a step)
- then, ensure wheelchair is locked before beginning the transfer. - after placing
footwear on resident & having them position themselves on edge of bed so their feet are
flat on the floor, what should you do?
- lock the wheelchair
- position feet in front of the resident in order to brace resident's legs during transfer &
ask resident to place their arms around your shoulders, while you place your hands
around the get belt under their arms toward back of resident
- cue resident to stand & pivot on 1-2-3; transfer patient gently into wheelchair using
pivot technique (patient must not take a step) - before transferring the patient using a
gait belt to the wheelchair, what should you?
- ask resident to adjust their hips
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
while supporting resident's leg, place 2 pillows horizontally between legs ensuring upper
knee is bent in front of lower knee - where do the 2nd & 3rd pillow go when changing a
resident's position to a supported side-lying position?
*bony prominences of knees & ankles should be separated.
the first skill - during the exam, you're required to PHYSICALLY wash hands before
AND after what?
that the resident is not laying on their shoulder, arm, or hand - when changing the
resident's position to a supported side-lying position, what should you make sure of?
underneath the resident's arm that's furthest from the bed - where should the 4th pillow
go when changing a resident's position to a supported side-lying position?
head & neck - the pillow should be placed behind the _____ & _____ ONLY, NOT the
shoulders.
in the resident's hand that's closest to the mattress - when changing the resident's
position to a supported side-lying position, it's important that you place the call light
where?
every 2 hours (Q2H; sometimes, Q1-2H if patient is heavier) - how often should you
change your resident's position?
5, 5, 10 - when ambulating a resident using the transfer/gait belt, the resident is
supposed to walk _____ steps forward & _____ back for a total of _____ steps.
*resident is initially in a seated position in a chair.
*must use gait belt or it is an automatic fail.
- ask the resident if he or she is feeling okay (COP = change of position, check on
patient) - with every change of position when ambulating a resident using a gait belt,
what should you ask the resident?
their weak side - what side of the resident should you walk on when transferring the
patient using a gait belt?
gait belt - supplies needed to ambulate resident using a transfer/gait belt?
- ask the resident if they're feeling dizzy, then explain to them the purpose of the gate
belt
,- after applying gait belt, ask resident which side they prefer you to walk on (assume this
side is their weak side) - before walking with the resident, what should you ask them?
4 flat fingers - when applying the gait belt over the resident's clothing before standing,
secure the belt so that only _____ under the belt.
- instruct resident to bring feet together & place their hands on your shoulders. position
your feet in front of the resident to ensure they do not slip or fall, while trying to stand
up. position hands around backside of gait belt & cue resident to stand on 1-2-3. - when
ambulating a resident using a gait belt, how should you position yourself & the resident
before having them stand up?
- ask resident if they're dizzy or if they're feeling okay - when ambulating the resident
using a gait belt, after having the resident stand up, what should you ask him or her?
squat - don't bend over, always _____.
behind - always walk _____ the resident when ambulating them w/ gait belt, so that the
patient feels independent.
outside - tag of the gait belt should remain on the _____.
foot that is opposite of the side you're standing on - when ambulating the resident using
a gait belt, cue the resident on 1-2-3 to take their first step with which foot?
*remember you're standing on the patient's weak side.
- cue the resident to turn toward you & to adjust position until resident feels the chair
against the back of their legs
- then (while standing on side of resident holding the gait belt in front & back), cue
resident to sit on 1-2-3 & be sure to bend at your knees as they sit
- ask resident to adjust hips in chair & then remove gait belt. - after ambulating the
resident using a transfer/gait belt & walking the patient 5 steps forward & 5 steps back,
what should you cue the resident to do?
pivot - when transferring a resident who is lying in a bed into a wheelchair, a _____
technique is required.
*resident is able to stand but not able to take steps.
- failure to brake wheelchair before pivot
- failure to release brake before leaving
- failure to put resident's shoes on - what are the automatic fails when transferring a
resident from a bed to a wheelchair using a pivot technique?
- open foot rests on wheelchair & apply the brakes on both wheels
, - place resident feet flat on floor
- shoes need to be on & tied (make sure to practice good body mechanics - "nose over
toes")
- ask resident if he/she is dizzy after any change in position
- ensure patient does not take a step while pivoting - tips for transferring a resident from
a bed to a wheelchair using a pivot technique?
wheelchair, gait belt, & resident's shoes - supplies for transferring a resident from a bed
to a wheelchair using pivot technique?
close to the foot of the bed - when transferring a resident from a bed to a wheelchair
using pivot technique, where should you position the wheelchair?
*be sure to move the footrests out of the way.
push the front levers down - how do you brake the wheelchair?
- w/o fluffing linen, remove patient's top sheet
- ask resident to scoot toward you
- assist resident to sitting position on the side of the bed (w/o pulling on limbs)
- ask resident if they feel any discomfort (COP)
- then place non-skid footwear on resident's feet - how should you get the resident to
adjust their position before placing their shoes on their feet during the pivot to
wheelchair skill?
- ask resident to position themselves toward edge of bed until feet are positioned
completely flat on the floor - after placing non-skid footwear on the patient during pivot
to wheelchair skill, what should you ask the resident to do?
- place gait belt around waist over clothing tight enough, so that only 4 flat fingers fit
under the belt
- then, place wheelchair close enough to bed, so transfer of resident can be completed
as a pivot (patient cannot take a step)
- then, ensure wheelchair is locked before beginning the transfer. - after placing
footwear on resident & having them position themselves on edge of bed so their feet are
flat on the floor, what should you do?
- lock the wheelchair
- position feet in front of the resident in order to brace resident's legs during transfer &
ask resident to place their arms around your shoulders, while you place your hands
around the get belt under their arms toward back of resident
- cue resident to stand & pivot on 1-2-3; transfer patient gently into wheelchair using
pivot technique (patient must not take a step) - before transferring the patient using a
gait belt to the wheelchair, what should you?
- ask resident to adjust their hips
