NNAAP PRACTICE EXAM 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTED
QUESTIONS
⫸ When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put
on first?
A.) Both sleeves
B.) Left sleeve
C.) Client's choice
D.) Right sleeve Answer: B.) Left sleeve
⫸ It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a
client's status with:
A.) Any one the nurse aide sees fit
B.) The client's family members
C.) The client's roomate
D.) The staff on the next shift Answer: D.) The staff on the next shift
⫸ When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the
nurse aide should assist:
A.) On the client's strong side
,B.) On the client's weak side
C.) From behind the client
D.) With a wheelchair Answer: B.) On the client's weak side
⫸ The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide
SHOULD:
A.) Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
B.) Ask to reassign the care of this client
C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
D.) Tell the client to be quiet Answer: C.) Talk in a slow, calm
reassuring manner
⫸ The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A.) Use them as a restraint
B.) Have a place to connect the call signal
C.) Protect the client from injury
D.) Keep the client warm Answer: C.) Protect the client from injury
⫸ Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A.) Adduction
B.) Range of motion
, C.) Abduction
D.) Rotation Answer: B.) Range of motion
⫸ How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a
loss?
A.) Leave the client alone
B.) Convince the client to accept the loss
C.) Encourage the client to talk
D.) Discourage individual activity Answer: C.) Encourage the client to
talk
⫸ The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who
has"
A.) A bloody nose
B.) A blocked airway
C.) Fallen out of bed
D.) Impaired eyesight Answer: B.) A blocked airway
⫸ To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse
aide should:
A.) Smile frequently and speak loudly
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTED
QUESTIONS
⫸ When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put
on first?
A.) Both sleeves
B.) Left sleeve
C.) Client's choice
D.) Right sleeve Answer: B.) Left sleeve
⫸ It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a
client's status with:
A.) Any one the nurse aide sees fit
B.) The client's family members
C.) The client's roomate
D.) The staff on the next shift Answer: D.) The staff on the next shift
⫸ When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the
nurse aide should assist:
A.) On the client's strong side
,B.) On the client's weak side
C.) From behind the client
D.) With a wheelchair Answer: B.) On the client's weak side
⫸ The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide
SHOULD:
A.) Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
B.) Ask to reassign the care of this client
C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
D.) Tell the client to be quiet Answer: C.) Talk in a slow, calm
reassuring manner
⫸ The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A.) Use them as a restraint
B.) Have a place to connect the call signal
C.) Protect the client from injury
D.) Keep the client warm Answer: C.) Protect the client from injury
⫸ Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A.) Adduction
B.) Range of motion
, C.) Abduction
D.) Rotation Answer: B.) Range of motion
⫸ How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a
loss?
A.) Leave the client alone
B.) Convince the client to accept the loss
C.) Encourage the client to talk
D.) Discourage individual activity Answer: C.) Encourage the client to
talk
⫸ The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who
has"
A.) A bloody nose
B.) A blocked airway
C.) Fallen out of bed
D.) Impaired eyesight Answer: B.) A blocked airway
⫸ To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse
aide should:
A.) Smile frequently and speak loudly
