CNA State Test Practice Questions and Answers
1. Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs?
ANS -
Hand washing before and after patient care.
2. Which of the following is an example of subjective information?
ANS The patient's pain level is 7/10.
3. You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're
in a hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient?
ANS Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
4. You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel
movement in 4 days. What is your next step?
ANS Report this to the nurse in charge.
5. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a
lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
ANS Regular orange juice.
6. The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed?
ANS Flat
,7. What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential?
ANS Post Mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient.
8. You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for
ambulation. How should you assist this patient?
ANS Stand on the patient's weaker side.
9. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the
community, joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests
can help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what for
the resident's outlook?
ANS Give a sense of purpose.
10. You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my
roommate that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is
it?" You know that you should
ANS Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share any
information.
11. Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke?
ANS The patient may have drooping of one side of the face.
12. Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient?
ANS Keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks.
,13. A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying
to provide care. What should you do?
ANS Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
14. You are providing education to a female resident about proper perineal care
to promote self care. You explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from the
front to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the rectum to the what?
ANS Urinary meatus, same as urethra
15. The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be 200/ 180. The client is
not in distress. What should the CNA do next?
ANS Ensure the blood pressure cuff used is the correct size and repeat the measurement.
16. You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? What should the aide do?
ANS Call the charge nurse
17. Bed making technique includes eliminating wrinkles in the sheets. The CNA
knows this technique assists to
ANS Prevent pressure sores
18. You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she
has cognitive delays, is hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are.
Which condition is the patient likely experiencing?
, ANS Urinary tract infection
19. You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only finished 25% of
his meal. What should you do?
ANS Report this to the nurse in charge
20. You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven't been able to
empty your patient's Foley bag. You go in right before your shift is over to document
output. What output amount would bring caution?
ANS 350mL
21. You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What would you expect the
plan of care to include?
ANS Ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family.
22. Which of the following represents the correct selection of size for a blood
pressure cuff?
ANS The width of the cuff is approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm.
23. The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as snacks. The CNA
should
ANS Notify the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluated.
24. The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident sleeping more than
usual, lack of interest in once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and friends
1. Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs?
ANS -
Hand washing before and after patient care.
2. Which of the following is an example of subjective information?
ANS The patient's pain level is 7/10.
3. You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're
in a hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient?
ANS Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
4. You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel
movement in 4 days. What is your next step?
ANS Report this to the nurse in charge.
5. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a
lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
ANS Regular orange juice.
6. The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed?
ANS Flat
,7. What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential?
ANS Post Mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient.
8. You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for
ambulation. How should you assist this patient?
ANS Stand on the patient's weaker side.
9. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the
community, joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests
can help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what for
the resident's outlook?
ANS Give a sense of purpose.
10. You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my
roommate that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is
it?" You know that you should
ANS Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share any
information.
11. Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke?
ANS The patient may have drooping of one side of the face.
12. Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient?
ANS Keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks.
,13. A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying
to provide care. What should you do?
ANS Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
14. You are providing education to a female resident about proper perineal care
to promote self care. You explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from the
front to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the rectum to the what?
ANS Urinary meatus, same as urethra
15. The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be 200/ 180. The client is
not in distress. What should the CNA do next?
ANS Ensure the blood pressure cuff used is the correct size and repeat the measurement.
16. You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? What should the aide do?
ANS Call the charge nurse
17. Bed making technique includes eliminating wrinkles in the sheets. The CNA
knows this technique assists to
ANS Prevent pressure sores
18. You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she
has cognitive delays, is hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are.
Which condition is the patient likely experiencing?
, ANS Urinary tract infection
19. You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only finished 25% of
his meal. What should you do?
ANS Report this to the nurse in charge
20. You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven't been able to
empty your patient's Foley bag. You go in right before your shift is over to document
output. What output amount would bring caution?
ANS 350mL
21. You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What would you expect the
plan of care to include?
ANS Ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family.
22. Which of the following represents the correct selection of size for a blood
pressure cuff?
ANS The width of the cuff is approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm.
23. The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as snacks. The CNA
should
ANS Notify the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluated.
24. The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident sleeping more than
usual, lack of interest in once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and friends
