CNA COLORADO EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH
ELASTIC STOCKING. Answer: Supplies: TED STOCKING
Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while
stocking is applied
4 Turns stocking inside-out, at least to the heel
5 Places foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel
6 Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg
7 Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force
and over-extension of limb and joints
*8 Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and
heel of stocking, if present, is over heel and opening
in toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area
,9 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low
position
10 After completing skill, wash hands
◉ ASSISTS TO AMBULATE USING
TRANSFER BELT. Answer: SUPPLIES: GAIT BELT/SHOES
Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
*2 Before assisting to stand, client is wearing shoes
3 Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level
4 Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels
*5 Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet
flat on the floor
6 Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely at the waist
over clothing/gown
7 Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist
in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing
8 Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and
client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal)
to alert client to begin standing
, 9 On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on
both sides with an upward grasp (candidate's hands are in upward
position), and maintaining stability of client's legs
10 Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of ten
(10) feet, while holding onto the belt
11 After ambulation, assists client to bed and removes transfer belt
12 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
13 After completing skill, wash hands
◉ ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN. Answer: SUPPLIES: BEDPAN/
2 GLOVES/TISSUE/WIPES/ LINEN BARRIER/BARRIER
Explains procedure speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Before placing bedpan, lowers head of bed
4 Puts on clean gloves before handling bedpan
*5 Places bedpan correctly under client's buttocks
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH
ELASTIC STOCKING. Answer: Supplies: TED STOCKING
Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while
stocking is applied
4 Turns stocking inside-out, at least to the heel
5 Places foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel
6 Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg
7 Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force
and over-extension of limb and joints
*8 Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and
heel of stocking, if present, is over heel and opening
in toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area
,9 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low
position
10 After completing skill, wash hands
◉ ASSISTS TO AMBULATE USING
TRANSFER BELT. Answer: SUPPLIES: GAIT BELT/SHOES
Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
*2 Before assisting to stand, client is wearing shoes
3 Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level
4 Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels
*5 Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet
flat on the floor
6 Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely at the waist
over clothing/gown
7 Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist
in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing
8 Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and
client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal)
to alert client to begin standing
, 9 On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on
both sides with an upward grasp (candidate's hands are in upward
position), and maintaining stability of client's legs
10 Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of ten
(10) feet, while holding onto the belt
11 After ambulation, assists client to bed and removes transfer belt
12 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
13 After completing skill, wash hands
◉ ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN. Answer: SUPPLIES: BEDPAN/
2 GLOVES/TISSUE/WIPES/ LINEN BARRIER/BARRIER
Explains procedure speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Before placing bedpan, lowers head of bed
4 Puts on clean gloves before handling bedpan
*5 Places bedpan correctly under client's buttocks
