CNA (CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT)
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Before providing care to a resident, what is the CNA's first responsibility?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Put on gloves.
C. Make the bed.
D. Take vital signs.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Perform hand hygiene.
RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of
infection and should be performed before and after every resident contact.
2. A resident begins choking while eating and cannot speak or cough. What
should the CNA do first?
A. Perform abdominal thrusts.
B. Give the resident water.
C. Pat the resident on the back while seated.
D. Leave to call the nurse.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Perform abdominal thrusts.
RATIONALE: A responsive adult with a severe airway obstruction requires immediate
abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object.
3. Which vital sign should be reported immediately?
,A. Temperature of 103°F (39.4°C).
B. Temperature of 98.6°F (37°C).
C. Pulse of 76 beats/minute.
D. Respirations of 16 breaths/minute.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Temperature of 103°F (39.4°C).
RATIONALE: A high fever may indicate a serious infection and requires prompt reporting.
4. Which action helps prevent pressure injuries?
A. Reposition the resident at least every 2 hours.
B. Massage reddened areas.
C. Keep the resident in one position.
D. Use hot water during bathing.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Reposition the resident at least every 2 hours.
RATIONALE: Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and promotes circulation.
5. A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do?
A. Respect the refusal, report it to the nurse, and document it according to facility policy.
B. Force the resident to bathe.
C. Threaten the resident.
D. Ignore the resident for the rest of the shift.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Respect the refusal, report it to the nurse, and document it
according to facility policy.
RATIONALE: Competent residents have the right to refuse care.
6. Which resident is at the greatest risk for falls?
A. A resident with confusion and an unsteady gait.
B. A resident reading a book.
C. A resident eating lunch independently.
D. A resident sleeping comfortably.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — A resident with confusion and an unsteady gait.
, RATIONALE: Confusion and impaired mobility greatly increase fall risk.
7. What is the normal oral temperature range for an adult?
A. Approximately 97.6°F–99.6°F (36.4°C–37.6°C).
B. 94°F–95°F.
C. 102°F–104°F.
D. 105°F–107°F.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Approximately 97.6°F–99.6°F (36.4°C–37.6°C).
RATIONALE: This is the normal oral temperature range for most adults.
8. Which action protects resident privacy?
A. Knock before entering the room and close the curtain or door during care.
B. Leave the door open.
C. Discuss resident information in the hallway.
D. Share information with visitors.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Knock before entering the room and close the curtain or door
during care.
RATIONALE: Privacy is a basic resident right.
9. When should gloves be worn?
A. When contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin is anticipated.
B. Only while serving meals.
C. Only when cleaning floors.
D. Only during bathing.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — When contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or
non-intact skin is anticipated.
RATIONALE: Standard precautions require glove use whenever exposure to potentially
infectious material is expected.
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Before providing care to a resident, what is the CNA's first responsibility?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Put on gloves.
C. Make the bed.
D. Take vital signs.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Perform hand hygiene.
RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of
infection and should be performed before and after every resident contact.
2. A resident begins choking while eating and cannot speak or cough. What
should the CNA do first?
A. Perform abdominal thrusts.
B. Give the resident water.
C. Pat the resident on the back while seated.
D. Leave to call the nurse.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Perform abdominal thrusts.
RATIONALE: A responsive adult with a severe airway obstruction requires immediate
abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object.
3. Which vital sign should be reported immediately?
,A. Temperature of 103°F (39.4°C).
B. Temperature of 98.6°F (37°C).
C. Pulse of 76 beats/minute.
D. Respirations of 16 breaths/minute.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Temperature of 103°F (39.4°C).
RATIONALE: A high fever may indicate a serious infection and requires prompt reporting.
4. Which action helps prevent pressure injuries?
A. Reposition the resident at least every 2 hours.
B. Massage reddened areas.
C. Keep the resident in one position.
D. Use hot water during bathing.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Reposition the resident at least every 2 hours.
RATIONALE: Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and promotes circulation.
5. A resident refuses a bath. What should the CNA do?
A. Respect the refusal, report it to the nurse, and document it according to facility policy.
B. Force the resident to bathe.
C. Threaten the resident.
D. Ignore the resident for the rest of the shift.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Respect the refusal, report it to the nurse, and document it
according to facility policy.
RATIONALE: Competent residents have the right to refuse care.
6. Which resident is at the greatest risk for falls?
A. A resident with confusion and an unsteady gait.
B. A resident reading a book.
C. A resident eating lunch independently.
D. A resident sleeping comfortably.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — A resident with confusion and an unsteady gait.
, RATIONALE: Confusion and impaired mobility greatly increase fall risk.
7. What is the normal oral temperature range for an adult?
A. Approximately 97.6°F–99.6°F (36.4°C–37.6°C).
B. 94°F–95°F.
C. 102°F–104°F.
D. 105°F–107°F.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Approximately 97.6°F–99.6°F (36.4°C–37.6°C).
RATIONALE: This is the normal oral temperature range for most adults.
8. Which action protects resident privacy?
A. Knock before entering the room and close the curtain or door during care.
B. Leave the door open.
C. Discuss resident information in the hallway.
D. Share information with visitors.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Knock before entering the room and close the curtain or door
during care.
RATIONALE: Privacy is a basic resident right.
9. When should gloves be worn?
A. When contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin is anticipated.
B. Only while serving meals.
C. Only when cleaning floors.
D. Only during bathing.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — When contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or
non-intact skin is anticipated.
RATIONALE: Standard precautions require glove use whenever exposure to potentially
infectious material is expected.
