FLORIDA CERTIFIED NURSING
ASSISTANT EXAMINATION QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. A CNA enters a resident’s room and notices the resident is lying on the floor.
What is the CNA’s FIRST action?
A. Help the resident back to bed
B. Check for injuries and responsiveness
C. Call the family
D. Complete an incident report
Answer: B
Rationale: The CNA must first assess the resident for injuries and
responsiveness before moving them or taking other actions.
2. Which task is within the CNA’s scope of practice?
A. Administering insulin
B. Assessing lung sounds
C. Measuring vital signs
D. Changing a sterile dressing
Answer: C
Rationale: CNAs are trained to measure and report vital signs, not
perform assessments or administer medications.
3. Proper handwashing requires at least how many seconds of scrubbing?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
, C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: Effective handwashing requires scrubbing for at least 20
seconds to reduce microorganisms.
4. When providing perineal care to a female resident, the CNA should clean:
A. From back to front
B. From front to back
C. Side to side
D. In a circular motion
Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning from front to back prevents the spread of bacteria
from the rectal area to the urinary tract.
5. Which sign indicates possible dehydration?
A. Moist skin
B. Increased urine output
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Low blood pressure only
Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes are a common sign of dehydration.
6. A resident has right-sided weakness. Where should the CNA place the
wheelchair?
A. On the resident’s right side
B. On the resident’s left side
C. Behind the resident
D. In front of the resident
Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the wheelchair on the stronger side allows safer
transfers.
7. Which pulse site is commonly used when a resident is unconscious?
A. Radial
, B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Pedal
Answer: C
Rationale: The carotid pulse is the most reliable pulse in an unconscious
adult.
8. The CNA should use standard precautions for:
A. Only residents with infections
B. Only residents with blood exposure
C. All residents
D. Only residents in isolation
Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions apply to all residents regardless of
diagnosis.
9. Which action best promotes resident independence?
A. Doing tasks quickly for the resident
B. Encouraging the resident to do what they can
C. Limiting choices
D. Discouraging mobility
Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging independence maintains function and dignity.
10.A gait belt is used primarily to:
A. Restrain the resident
B. Assist with transfers and ambulation
C. Improve posture
D. Measure waist size
Answer: B
Rationale: Gait belts provide support and safety during transfers and
walking.
ASSISTANT EXAMINATION QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A CNA enters a resident’s room and notices the resident is lying on the floor.
What is the CNA’s FIRST action?
A. Help the resident back to bed
B. Check for injuries and responsiveness
C. Call the family
D. Complete an incident report
Answer: B
Rationale: The CNA must first assess the resident for injuries and
responsiveness before moving them or taking other actions.
2. Which task is within the CNA’s scope of practice?
A. Administering insulin
B. Assessing lung sounds
C. Measuring vital signs
D. Changing a sterile dressing
Answer: C
Rationale: CNAs are trained to measure and report vital signs, not
perform assessments or administer medications.
3. Proper handwashing requires at least how many seconds of scrubbing?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
, C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: Effective handwashing requires scrubbing for at least 20
seconds to reduce microorganisms.
4. When providing perineal care to a female resident, the CNA should clean:
A. From back to front
B. From front to back
C. Side to side
D. In a circular motion
Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning from front to back prevents the spread of bacteria
from the rectal area to the urinary tract.
5. Which sign indicates possible dehydration?
A. Moist skin
B. Increased urine output
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Low blood pressure only
Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes are a common sign of dehydration.
6. A resident has right-sided weakness. Where should the CNA place the
wheelchair?
A. On the resident’s right side
B. On the resident’s left side
C. Behind the resident
D. In front of the resident
Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the wheelchair on the stronger side allows safer
transfers.
7. Which pulse site is commonly used when a resident is unconscious?
A. Radial
, B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Pedal
Answer: C
Rationale: The carotid pulse is the most reliable pulse in an unconscious
adult.
8. The CNA should use standard precautions for:
A. Only residents with infections
B. Only residents with blood exposure
C. All residents
D. Only residents in isolation
Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions apply to all residents regardless of
diagnosis.
9. Which action best promotes resident independence?
A. Doing tasks quickly for the resident
B. Encouraging the resident to do what they can
C. Limiting choices
D. Discouraging mobility
Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging independence maintains function and dignity.
10.A gait belt is used primarily to:
A. Restrain the resident
B. Assist with transfers and ambulation
C. Improve posture
D. Measure waist size
Answer: B
Rationale: Gait belts provide support and safety during transfers and
walking.
