CNA Written EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026-
2027 NEW VERSION
When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing
assistant should stand ____.
behind the wheelchair
to the right side of the wheelchair
in front of the wheelchair
to the left of the side of the wheelchair - answer>>>in front of the wheelchair
Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?
open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons
redness on the skin
open area with redness
superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater - answer>>>open area
with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons
Which of these treatments would be best to decrease swelling?
heat compression
moist bandages
dry bandage pressure
cold compression - answer>>>cold compression
Which medical position can be described as, "The patient's head is elevated with legs
either bent or straight"?
Fowler's position
Rose's position
Sims' position
Trendelenberg's position - answer>>>fowler's position
, -
To minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection and contamination, which
procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter?
Wash from the rectum to the meatus.
Wash with peroxide.
Wash from the meatus out.
Wash from the rectum to the scrotum. - answer>>>wash from the meatus out
Which of these is not true about the proper procedure for taking a tympanic
membrane temperature with an electric thermometer?
Be sure that the speculum fits snugly by pulling gently on the ear pinna.
Be sure the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.
Wait for the unit to signal before removing the speculum.
Use a speculum cover that is twisted securely in place. - answer>>>Be sure the ear is
free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.
A pulse can be taken in all of these areas except ____.
the side of the neck
behind the knee
the back of the head
the inner wrist - answer>>>the back of the head
A resident with venous stasis has developed pressure sores under elastic stockings.
What is the most likely cause?
The resident is allergic to the elastic.
The resident has been scratching his or her legs.
The elastic stockings are the wrong treatment and should be removed.
There are wrinkles in the elastic stockings. - answer>>>There are wrinkles in the
elastic stockings.
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026-
2027 NEW VERSION
When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing
assistant should stand ____.
behind the wheelchair
to the right side of the wheelchair
in front of the wheelchair
to the left of the side of the wheelchair - answer>>>in front of the wheelchair
Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?
open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons
redness on the skin
open area with redness
superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater - answer>>>open area
with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons
Which of these treatments would be best to decrease swelling?
heat compression
moist bandages
dry bandage pressure
cold compression - answer>>>cold compression
Which medical position can be described as, "The patient's head is elevated with legs
either bent or straight"?
Fowler's position
Rose's position
Sims' position
Trendelenberg's position - answer>>>fowler's position
, -
To minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection and contamination, which
procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter?
Wash from the rectum to the meatus.
Wash with peroxide.
Wash from the meatus out.
Wash from the rectum to the scrotum. - answer>>>wash from the meatus out
Which of these is not true about the proper procedure for taking a tympanic
membrane temperature with an electric thermometer?
Be sure that the speculum fits snugly by pulling gently on the ear pinna.
Be sure the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.
Wait for the unit to signal before removing the speculum.
Use a speculum cover that is twisted securely in place. - answer>>>Be sure the ear is
free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.
A pulse can be taken in all of these areas except ____.
the side of the neck
behind the knee
the back of the head
the inner wrist - answer>>>the back of the head
A resident with venous stasis has developed pressure sores under elastic stockings.
What is the most likely cause?
The resident is allergic to the elastic.
The resident has been scratching his or her legs.
The elastic stockings are the wrong treatment and should be removed.
There are wrinkles in the elastic stockings. - answer>>>There are wrinkles in the
elastic stockings.
