PA NURSE AIDE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (CNA)
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
➢ PA NURSE AIDE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (CNA)
➢ PRACTICE QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
➢ (VERIFIED ANSWERS) RATIONALES
➢ COMPLETE A GUIDE
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, PA NURSE AIDE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (CNA)
1. A resident tells you they are in pain. What should you do first?
a) Give them pain medication immediately
b)Document the complaint
c) Report it to the nurse
d)Ignore it if it is mild
Rationale: The nurse aide should always report pain to the
nurse, who can assess and administer appropriate
treatment.
2. When assisting a resident with walking, you notice they are
unsteady. What should you do?
a) Let them continue walking alone
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, b)Stay close and provide support
c) Stop the activity immediately without explanation
d)Encourage them to walk faster
Rationale: The aide must provide physical support to
prevent falls and ensure safety.
3. A resident refuses to eat their meal. How should you respond?
a) Force the resident to eat
b)Respect their choice and report it
c) Leave the meal and ignore it
d)Take the food away immediately
Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse food; the aide
should respect their choice and inform the nurse.
4. Hand hygiene is required before:
a) Taking a break
b)Leaving the facility
c) Contact with a resident
d)Restocking supplies
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents the spread of infection
and must be performed before resident contact.
5. Which of the following is an example of a subjective
observation?
a) Rash on the arm
b)Complaints of pain
c) Temperature 101°F
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, d)Blood pressure 120/80 mmHg
Rationale: Subjective observations are based on what the
resident reports, such as pain or nausea.
6. When repositioning a resident in bed, you should:
a) Lift them without assistance
b)Use proper body mechanics
c) Pull them quickly to save time
d)Ask them to move entirely by themselves
Rationale: Proper body mechanics prevent injury to both
the aide and the resident.
7. A resident’s call light is on. You should:
a) Wait until you finish your task
b)Respond as soon as possible
c) Ask a co-worker to ignore it
d)Tell the resident to wait
Rationale: Prompt response to call lights is essential for
resident safety and care.
8. When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, you
should:
a) Use a regular toothbrush
b)Position them on their side and use a sponge swab
c) Brush their teeth while they are lying flat on their back
d)Skip oral care to avoid choking
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
➢ PA NURSE AIDE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (CNA)
➢ PRACTICE QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
➢ (VERIFIED ANSWERS) RATIONALES
➢ COMPLETE A GUIDE
MBOFFIN
➢ 100% GUARANTEED PASS
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/MBoffin
, PA NURSE AIDE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (CNA)
1. A resident tells you they are in pain. What should you do first?
a) Give them pain medication immediately
b)Document the complaint
c) Report it to the nurse
d)Ignore it if it is mild
Rationale: The nurse aide should always report pain to the
nurse, who can assess and administer appropriate
treatment.
2. When assisting a resident with walking, you notice they are
unsteady. What should you do?
a) Let them continue walking alone
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, b)Stay close and provide support
c) Stop the activity immediately without explanation
d)Encourage them to walk faster
Rationale: The aide must provide physical support to
prevent falls and ensure safety.
3. A resident refuses to eat their meal. How should you respond?
a) Force the resident to eat
b)Respect their choice and report it
c) Leave the meal and ignore it
d)Take the food away immediately
Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse food; the aide
should respect their choice and inform the nurse.
4. Hand hygiene is required before:
a) Taking a break
b)Leaving the facility
c) Contact with a resident
d)Restocking supplies
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents the spread of infection
and must be performed before resident contact.
5. Which of the following is an example of a subjective
observation?
a) Rash on the arm
b)Complaints of pain
c) Temperature 101°F
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, d)Blood pressure 120/80 mmHg
Rationale: Subjective observations are based on what the
resident reports, such as pain or nausea.
6. When repositioning a resident in bed, you should:
a) Lift them without assistance
b)Use proper body mechanics
c) Pull them quickly to save time
d)Ask them to move entirely by themselves
Rationale: Proper body mechanics prevent injury to both
the aide and the resident.
7. A resident’s call light is on. You should:
a) Wait until you finish your task
b)Respond as soon as possible
c) Ask a co-worker to ignore it
d)Tell the resident to wait
Rationale: Prompt response to call lights is essential for
resident safety and care.
8. When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, you
should:
a) Use a regular toothbrush
b)Position them on their side and use a sponge swab
c) Brush their teeth while they are lying flat on their back
d)Skip oral care to avoid choking
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