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CNA STUDY GUIDE & 100+ PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
This study guide is designed to help prepare for the CNA exam. It includes over 100 practice
questions with answers and explanations, organized by topic areas. Focus is placed on
weaker areas such as Mental Health, Resident’s Rights, Role S Responsibility, and Personal
Care. Each question includes an explanation to reinforce learning.
Section: Mental Health
Mental Health - Q1
A resident refuses to eat meals after the death of a spouse. The best initial response by the
CNA is to:
• A. Force the resident to eat
• B. Report the change to the nurse
• C. Ignore the refusal
• D. Tell the resident they must move on
Answer: B
Explanation: Reporting to the nurse is appropriate because refusal to eat may signal
depression or grief needing further intervention.
Mental Health - Q2
A resident begins to cry during personal care. The CNA should:
• A. Tell the resident to stop crying
• B. Finish care quickly and leave
• C. Offer comfort and allow the resident to express feelings
• D. Ignore the behavior
Answer: C
Explanation: Acknowledging emotions and offering support respects mental health needs.
Section: Resident’s Rights
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Resident’s Rights - Q1
A resident wants to refuse a bath. The CNA should:
• A. Respect the refusal and report to the nurse
• B. Force the resident to bathe for hygiene
• C. Ask another CNA to do it
• D. Bathe the resident while they protest
Answer: A
Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report refusal but cannot
force it.
Resident’s Rights - Q2
Which is a violation of resident rights?
• A. Offering choices in clothing
• B. Allowing privacy during toileting
• C. Reading a resident’s mail without permission
• D. Involving residents in care planning
Answer: C
Explanation: Mail privacy is a protected right.
Section: Role & Responsibility
Role & Responsibility - Q1
A CNA notices bruises on a resident’s arms. The CNA should:
• A. Ignore them
• B. Report to the nurse immediately
• C. Ask another resident about it
• D. Apply lotion
Answer: B
Explanation: CNAs are mandatory reporters and must report signs of possible abuse.
Role & Responsibility - Q2
A CNA is asked to perform a task outside their scope of practice. What should they do?
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• A. Attempt the task
• B. Refuse politely and report to the nurse
• C. Ask another CNA to do it
• D. Look it up online
Answer: B
Explanation: CNAs must never perform tasks outside their scope and should report to the
nurse.
Section: Personal Care
Personal Care - Q1
When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, the CNA should:
• A. Use a large amount of water
• B. Keep the head of bed flat
• C. Use a swab and turn the resident’s head to the side
• D. Skip oral care
Answer: C
Explanation: This prevents aspiration and ensures safety.
Personal Care - Q2
The correct water temperature for a resident’s bath should be:
• A. 95–100°F
• B. 120–130°F
• C. Ice cold
• D. As hot as tolerated
Answer: A
Explanation: Warm water between 95–100°F ensures comfort and safety.
Section: Care Impaired
Care Impaired - Q1
When helping a resident with hemiplegia dress, the CNA should:
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• A. Dress the strong side first
• B. Dress the weak side first
• C. Have the resident do it alone
• D. Skip clothing
Answer: B
Explanation: Dress the weak side first to make dressing easier and safer.
Care Impaired - Q2
When transferring a resident with one-sided weakness, the CNA should position the
wheelchair:
• A. On the weak side
• B. On the strong side
• C. At the foot of the bed
• D. Anywhere in the room
Answer: B
Explanation: Placing the wheelchair on the strong side allows safer transfers.
Section: Disease Process
Disease Process - Q1
A resident with diabetes is found shaky and sweating. The CNA should:
• A. Give them candy or juice
• B. Lay them down and ignore it
• C. Call the family first
• D. Wait for it to pass
Answer: A
Explanation: These are signs of low blood sugar; quick sugar intake is appropriate while
reporting to the nurse.
Disease Process - Q2
A resident with COPD should be positioned:
• A. Flat in bed
CNA STUDY GUIDE & 100+ PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
This study guide is designed to help prepare for the CNA exam. It includes over 100 practice
questions with answers and explanations, organized by topic areas. Focus is placed on
weaker areas such as Mental Health, Resident’s Rights, Role S Responsibility, and Personal
Care. Each question includes an explanation to reinforce learning.
Section: Mental Health
Mental Health - Q1
A resident refuses to eat meals after the death of a spouse. The best initial response by the
CNA is to:
• A. Force the resident to eat
• B. Report the change to the nurse
• C. Ignore the refusal
• D. Tell the resident they must move on
Answer: B
Explanation: Reporting to the nurse is appropriate because refusal to eat may signal
depression or grief needing further intervention.
Mental Health - Q2
A resident begins to cry during personal care. The CNA should:
• A. Tell the resident to stop crying
• B. Finish care quickly and leave
• C. Offer comfort and allow the resident to express feelings
• D. Ignore the behavior
Answer: C
Explanation: Acknowledging emotions and offering support respects mental health needs.
Section: Resident’s Rights
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Resident’s Rights - Q1
A resident wants to refuse a bath. The CNA should:
• A. Respect the refusal and report to the nurse
• B. Force the resident to bathe for hygiene
• C. Ask another CNA to do it
• D. Bathe the resident while they protest
Answer: A
Explanation: Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report refusal but cannot
force it.
Resident’s Rights - Q2
Which is a violation of resident rights?
• A. Offering choices in clothing
• B. Allowing privacy during toileting
• C. Reading a resident’s mail without permission
• D. Involving residents in care planning
Answer: C
Explanation: Mail privacy is a protected right.
Section: Role & Responsibility
Role & Responsibility - Q1
A CNA notices bruises on a resident’s arms. The CNA should:
• A. Ignore them
• B. Report to the nurse immediately
• C. Ask another resident about it
• D. Apply lotion
Answer: B
Explanation: CNAs are mandatory reporters and must report signs of possible abuse.
Role & Responsibility - Q2
A CNA is asked to perform a task outside their scope of practice. What should they do?
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• A. Attempt the task
• B. Refuse politely and report to the nurse
• C. Ask another CNA to do it
• D. Look it up online
Answer: B
Explanation: CNAs must never perform tasks outside their scope and should report to the
nurse.
Section: Personal Care
Personal Care - Q1
When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, the CNA should:
• A. Use a large amount of water
• B. Keep the head of bed flat
• C. Use a swab and turn the resident’s head to the side
• D. Skip oral care
Answer: C
Explanation: This prevents aspiration and ensures safety.
Personal Care - Q2
The correct water temperature for a resident’s bath should be:
• A. 95–100°F
• B. 120–130°F
• C. Ice cold
• D. As hot as tolerated
Answer: A
Explanation: Warm water between 95–100°F ensures comfort and safety.
Section: Care Impaired
Care Impaired - Q1
When helping a resident with hemiplegia dress, the CNA should:
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• A. Dress the strong side first
• B. Dress the weak side first
• C. Have the resident do it alone
• D. Skip clothing
Answer: B
Explanation: Dress the weak side first to make dressing easier and safer.
Care Impaired - Q2
When transferring a resident with one-sided weakness, the CNA should position the
wheelchair:
• A. On the weak side
• B. On the strong side
• C. At the foot of the bed
• D. Anywhere in the room
Answer: B
Explanation: Placing the wheelchair on the strong side allows safer transfers.
Section: Disease Process
Disease Process - Q1
A resident with diabetes is found shaky and sweating. The CNA should:
• A. Give them candy or juice
• B. Lay them down and ignore it
• C. Call the family first
• D. Wait for it to pass
Answer: A
Explanation: These are signs of low blood sugar; quick sugar intake is appropriate while
reporting to the nurse.
Disease Process - Q2
A resident with COPD should be positioned:
• A. Flat in bed
