NURSE AIDE STATE TEST AND STUDY GUIDE 2025-
2026NEWEST 200 ACTUAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
Developed to reflect the structure, content domains, and competency expectations of the Nurse
Aide State Certification Exam, this comprehensive study resource reinforces essential skills
and knowledge required for safe and effective entry-level nursing assistant practice. Covering
resident care, communication, infection control, safety procedures, legal/ethical responsibilities,
restorative care, and activities of daily living, this guide aligns with the 2025–2026 state nurse
aide training standards.
Designed for clarity, accuracy, and exam-focused preparation, this resource equips future nurse
aides with the confidence and proficiency needed to pass the state exam and provide
compassionate, competent care in clinical settings.
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Purpose
• To provide a thorough, high-quality review for the Nurse Aide State Test
• To reinforce core CNA skills and foundational caregiving principles
• To strengthen understanding of state-approved procedures and best practices
• To enhance exam readiness and clinical performance
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Recommended For
• Students preparing for the 2025–2026 Nurse Aide State Certification Exam
• Learners enrolled in CNA/Nurse Aide training programs
• Instructors, tutors, and training coordinators creating structured exam-prep resources
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The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, the client is comatose. To
transfer the client, the nurse aide should:
A. place the client in the lift and operate it as normal
B. lift the client without the mechanical device
,C. get assistance to move the client
D. keep the lift wheels unlocked so the aide can move the client quickly after raising him / her off the
bed - ANSWER-A. place the client in the lift and operate it as normal
For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide should not:
A. check to see that the client is comfortable.
B. ensure that potentially dangerous items are put away and secured.
C. place an emergency signaling device with reach of the client.
D. close and lock the door from the outside. - ANSWER-D. close and lock the door from the outside.
If an alert and oriented client touches a nurse aide inappropriately, the nurse aide's BEST response is to:
A. slap the client's hand
B. step back and ask the client not to do it again
C. warn the client that this kind of behavior may be punished
D. refuse to care for the client - ANSWER-B. step back and ask the client not to do it again
The nurse aide reports directly to:
A. doctor on duty.
B. staff development nurse.
C. nurse supervisor.
D. facility administrator. - ANSWER-C. nurse supervisor.
The client looks forward to playing Bingo each morning. The nurse aide should:
,A. tell the client the nurse aide forgot about Bingo, but they will go the next day.
B. ask the client to bathe and dress him or herself.
C. plan the client's schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo.
D. tell the client that the nurse aide does not have time to get the client ready for Bingo. - ANSWER-
C. plan the client's schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo.
If a client has hand tremors, the nurse aide should:
A. do everything for the client.
B. instruct the client to stop shaking and control the tremors.
C. assist the client on an as-needed basis.
D. restrain the hand that has the tremor. - ANSWER-C. assist the client on an as-needed basis.
A nurse aide is walking with a client in a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm is activated. The client
becomes agitated from the noise. The nurse aide should not:
A. assist others when moving to a safe place.
B. leave the client and go searching for the cause of the alarm.
C. wheel the client to safety while trying to calm the client.
D. follow established protocol for fire alarms. - ANSWER-B. leave the client and go searching for the
cause of the alarm.
When giving care to a client, the nurse aide should avoid unnecessary exposure of the client in order to
protect the client's right to:
A. personal hygiene.
B. privacy.
, C. confidentiality.
D. personal choice. - ANSWER-B. privacy.
Nurse aides can provide a client with a sense of security by:
A. talking to another nurse aide while providing care
B. explaining all routines and procedures
C. leave the room without speaking
D. rushing through care - ANSWER-B. explaining all routines and procedures
Which of the following is NOT considered a way to restrain a client?
A. A hand mitt
B. Lap buddy/tray
C. A sedative
D. Pain management - ANSWER-D. Pain management
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
A. Prosthesis
B. External rotation
C. Pronation
D. Abduction - ANSWER-A. Prosthesis
Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?
2026NEWEST 200 ACTUAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
Developed to reflect the structure, content domains, and competency expectations of the Nurse
Aide State Certification Exam, this comprehensive study resource reinforces essential skills
and knowledge required for safe and effective entry-level nursing assistant practice. Covering
resident care, communication, infection control, safety procedures, legal/ethical responsibilities,
restorative care, and activities of daily living, this guide aligns with the 2025–2026 state nurse
aide training standards.
Designed for clarity, accuracy, and exam-focused preparation, this resource equips future nurse
aides with the confidence and proficiency needed to pass the state exam and provide
compassionate, competent care in clinical settings.
─────────────────────────────
Purpose
• To provide a thorough, high-quality review for the Nurse Aide State Test
• To reinforce core CNA skills and foundational caregiving principles
• To strengthen understanding of state-approved procedures and best practices
• To enhance exam readiness and clinical performance
─────────────────────────────
Recommended For
• Students preparing for the 2025–2026 Nurse Aide State Certification Exam
• Learners enrolled in CNA/Nurse Aide training programs
• Instructors, tutors, and training coordinators creating structured exam-prep resources
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The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, the client is comatose. To
transfer the client, the nurse aide should:
A. place the client in the lift and operate it as normal
B. lift the client without the mechanical device
,C. get assistance to move the client
D. keep the lift wheels unlocked so the aide can move the client quickly after raising him / her off the
bed - ANSWER-A. place the client in the lift and operate it as normal
For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide should not:
A. check to see that the client is comfortable.
B. ensure that potentially dangerous items are put away and secured.
C. place an emergency signaling device with reach of the client.
D. close and lock the door from the outside. - ANSWER-D. close and lock the door from the outside.
If an alert and oriented client touches a nurse aide inappropriately, the nurse aide's BEST response is to:
A. slap the client's hand
B. step back and ask the client not to do it again
C. warn the client that this kind of behavior may be punished
D. refuse to care for the client - ANSWER-B. step back and ask the client not to do it again
The nurse aide reports directly to:
A. doctor on duty.
B. staff development nurse.
C. nurse supervisor.
D. facility administrator. - ANSWER-C. nurse supervisor.
The client looks forward to playing Bingo each morning. The nurse aide should:
,A. tell the client the nurse aide forgot about Bingo, but they will go the next day.
B. ask the client to bathe and dress him or herself.
C. plan the client's schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo.
D. tell the client that the nurse aide does not have time to get the client ready for Bingo. - ANSWER-
C. plan the client's schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo.
If a client has hand tremors, the nurse aide should:
A. do everything for the client.
B. instruct the client to stop shaking and control the tremors.
C. assist the client on an as-needed basis.
D. restrain the hand that has the tremor. - ANSWER-C. assist the client on an as-needed basis.
A nurse aide is walking with a client in a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm is activated. The client
becomes agitated from the noise. The nurse aide should not:
A. assist others when moving to a safe place.
B. leave the client and go searching for the cause of the alarm.
C. wheel the client to safety while trying to calm the client.
D. follow established protocol for fire alarms. - ANSWER-B. leave the client and go searching for the
cause of the alarm.
When giving care to a client, the nurse aide should avoid unnecessary exposure of the client in order to
protect the client's right to:
A. personal hygiene.
B. privacy.
, C. confidentiality.
D. personal choice. - ANSWER-B. privacy.
Nurse aides can provide a client with a sense of security by:
A. talking to another nurse aide while providing care
B. explaining all routines and procedures
C. leave the room without speaking
D. rushing through care - ANSWER-B. explaining all routines and procedures
Which of the following is NOT considered a way to restrain a client?
A. A hand mitt
B. Lap buddy/tray
C. A sedative
D. Pain management - ANSWER-D. Pain management
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
A. Prosthesis
B. External rotation
C. Pronation
D. Abduction - ANSWER-A. Prosthesis
Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?
