AMERICAN RED CROSS CNA EXAM
2025/2026
Questions With Answers Graded A+ | Certified Nursing Assistant Examination | Red Cross
Certification
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains the complete American Red Cross CNA
examination package with actual exam questions and A+ graded answers. Essential
for nursing assistant students preparing for Red Cross certification and demonstrating
fundamental patient care competency across long-term care, acute care, and home health
settings.
Key Features
✓ Actual Red Cross Exam Questions
✓ A+ Graded Verified Answers
✓ Updated 2025/2026 CNA Standards
✓ Comprehensive Skill Coverage
✓ State-Aligned Requirements
Assessment Components
70 Questions with A+ Graded Answers
Core Content Areas
Basic Nursing Skills (15 Questions)
Personal Care & Hygiene (12 Questions)
Infection Control & Safety (10 Questions)
Vital Signs & Measurements (10 Questions)
Patient Rights & Communication (8 Questions)
Nutrition & Hydration (8 Questions)
Emergency Procedures (7 Questions)
Answer Format
A+ graded answers in bold green with:
Step-by-step skill rationales
Safety procedure explanations
Patient care justifications
Communication technique pathways
🔹
Critical Updates 2025/2026
🔹
NEW - Enhanced infection control protocols
UPDATED - Patient safety standards
, 🔹 REVISED - Communication guidelines
🔹 MODIFIED - Emergency response procedures
Study Materials Include
✓ Skill procedure guides
✓ Safety protocol references
✓ Measurement technique charts
✓ Communication standard templates
Assessment Features
✓ Timed certification simulation
✓ Performance analytics by skill domain
✓ Customized competency recommendations
✓ Skill mastery tracking
Basic Nursing Skills (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: When assisting a resident to transfer from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt, what
is the first step the CNA should take after positioning the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the
bed and locking the brakes?
A) Instruct the resident to push up from the bed using arm strength
B) Apply the gait belt snugly around the resident’s waist over clothing, ensuring it
is secure but not restrictive
C) Place the resident’s feet flat on the floor immediately
D) Pull the resident forward by the shoulders
Rationale: Gait belt must be applied correctly before any weight-bearing movement to prevent
falls and ensure safe transfer; Red Cross Skill 12 – Transfer with Gait Belt.
Question 2: A resident with left-side weakness following a stroke is being assisted with
ambulation. The CNA should walk on which side of the resident while providing support with a
gait belt?
A) The resident’s right (unaffected) side
B) The resident’s left (weaker) side to provide maximum support and prevent
buckling
C) Directly in front of the resident
D) Behind the resident without contact
Rationale: Support on the weaker side prevents collapse and allows immediate stabilization; Red
Cross Skill 14 – Ambulation with Gait Belt.
Question 3: When making an occupied bed, after rolling the resident to one side and tucking
soiled linen under them, what is the next step before placing clean linen?
A) Remove all pillows
2025/2026
Questions With Answers Graded A+ | Certified Nursing Assistant Examination | Red Cross
Certification
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains the complete American Red Cross CNA
examination package with actual exam questions and A+ graded answers. Essential
for nursing assistant students preparing for Red Cross certification and demonstrating
fundamental patient care competency across long-term care, acute care, and home health
settings.
Key Features
✓ Actual Red Cross Exam Questions
✓ A+ Graded Verified Answers
✓ Updated 2025/2026 CNA Standards
✓ Comprehensive Skill Coverage
✓ State-Aligned Requirements
Assessment Components
70 Questions with A+ Graded Answers
Core Content Areas
Basic Nursing Skills (15 Questions)
Personal Care & Hygiene (12 Questions)
Infection Control & Safety (10 Questions)
Vital Signs & Measurements (10 Questions)
Patient Rights & Communication (8 Questions)
Nutrition & Hydration (8 Questions)
Emergency Procedures (7 Questions)
Answer Format
A+ graded answers in bold green with:
Step-by-step skill rationales
Safety procedure explanations
Patient care justifications
Communication technique pathways
🔹
Critical Updates 2025/2026
🔹
NEW - Enhanced infection control protocols
UPDATED - Patient safety standards
, 🔹 REVISED - Communication guidelines
🔹 MODIFIED - Emergency response procedures
Study Materials Include
✓ Skill procedure guides
✓ Safety protocol references
✓ Measurement technique charts
✓ Communication standard templates
Assessment Features
✓ Timed certification simulation
✓ Performance analytics by skill domain
✓ Customized competency recommendations
✓ Skill mastery tracking
Basic Nursing Skills (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: When assisting a resident to transfer from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt, what
is the first step the CNA should take after positioning the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the
bed and locking the brakes?
A) Instruct the resident to push up from the bed using arm strength
B) Apply the gait belt snugly around the resident’s waist over clothing, ensuring it
is secure but not restrictive
C) Place the resident’s feet flat on the floor immediately
D) Pull the resident forward by the shoulders
Rationale: Gait belt must be applied correctly before any weight-bearing movement to prevent
falls and ensure safe transfer; Red Cross Skill 12 – Transfer with Gait Belt.
Question 2: A resident with left-side weakness following a stroke is being assisted with
ambulation. The CNA should walk on which side of the resident while providing support with a
gait belt?
A) The resident’s right (unaffected) side
B) The resident’s left (weaker) side to provide maximum support and prevent
buckling
C) Directly in front of the resident
D) Behind the resident without contact
Rationale: Support on the weaker side prevents collapse and allows immediate stabilization; Red
Cross Skill 14 – Ambulation with Gait Belt.
Question 3: When making an occupied bed, after rolling the resident to one side and tucking
soiled linen under them, what is the next step before placing clean linen?
A) Remove all pillows
