CNA State Board Exam Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review |
Graded A+
1. According to the "Patient's Bill of Rights," what right does the patient have?
Abuse the nurses
Smoke in their room
Refuse to pay their bill
Refuse treatment
2. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with confusion due to AIDS dementia
complex. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which action?
Give the client simple directions
Assist the client to answer questions asked by the family
Explain the day's schedule during breakfast
Ask the client to identify the day and date
3. If a patient shows signs of discomfort after a waist restraint is applied, what
should the nursing assistant do?
Call a physician immediately without checking the restraint.
Ignore the signs of discomfort as they are normal.
Reassess the restraint and adjust it for comfort and safety.
Leave the restraint as is to prevent the patient from moving.
4. What is one way a nurse aide can support a client's spiritual needs?
By administering medication as prescribed.
By listening to their concerns and providing companionship.
, By documenting their medical history.
By performing physical therapy exercises.
5. Describe the importance of safety measures during client ambulation.
Safety measures prevent falls and injuries during ambulation.
Safety measures can be ignored if the client is familiar with the area.
Safety measures only apply to clients with mobility issues.
Safety measures are unnecessary if the client is confident.
6. What is one primary reason for using proper body mechanics in nursing
assistance?
To increase patient discomfort
To speed up procedures
To reduce communication barriers
To prevent injury
7. Which action is considered acceptable when it is done according to a
physician's order?
Using inappropriate language with a client
Ignoring a client's requests
Failing to provide necessary care
Restraining a client according to a physician's order
8. Which health team member helps the person restrain skills needed for daily
living and work
Pharmacists
, Occupational therapist
Social worker
Respiratory therapist
9. How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?
Leave the client to grieve privately.
Convince the client to accept the loss.
Discourage group activities until the client is ready.
Encourage the client to talk about the loss.
10. Describe the importance of hand hygiene in the context of changing an
unsterile dressing.
Hand hygiene is not important if gloves are worn.
Hand hygiene is only required after the procedure.
Hand hygiene is only necessary if the dressing is visibly soiled.
Hand hygiene prevents the transfer of pathogens and reduces the
risk of infection.
11. If a nurse aide encounters a client who frequently forgets the day and
becomes anxious, what strategy should the aide implement to assist the
client?
Only answer when the client asks.
Avoid discussing the day to prevent anxiety.
Tell the client to remember better.
Use a calendar and regularly update the client.
, 12. A nurse is admitting a client. What should the nurse do to best facilitate
therapeutic communication with this patient?
Ask direct questions
Talk about expectations
Use probing questions
Listen attentively
13. If a nurse aide notices a client is unsteady while walking, what should they
do to ensure the client's safety?
Leave the client to walk independently to build confidence.
Encourage the client to walk faster to regain balance.
Tell the client to sit down immediately without support.
Assist the client by providing support and using a gait belt.
14. The purpose of using good body mechanics is to:
enable the nurse aide to lift a heavier load than normal.
eliminate the need for special lifting equipment.
eliminate the need for extra personal to help with transfer.
prevent injury to the nurse aide and client.
15. Describe the role of a prosthesis in patient care for individuals with missing
limbs.
A prosthesis is a type of medication for pain relief.
A prosthesis helps individuals with missing limbs regain mobility
and improve their quality of life.
Graded A+
1. According to the "Patient's Bill of Rights," what right does the patient have?
Abuse the nurses
Smoke in their room
Refuse to pay their bill
Refuse treatment
2. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with confusion due to AIDS dementia
complex. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which action?
Give the client simple directions
Assist the client to answer questions asked by the family
Explain the day's schedule during breakfast
Ask the client to identify the day and date
3. If a patient shows signs of discomfort after a waist restraint is applied, what
should the nursing assistant do?
Call a physician immediately without checking the restraint.
Ignore the signs of discomfort as they are normal.
Reassess the restraint and adjust it for comfort and safety.
Leave the restraint as is to prevent the patient from moving.
4. What is one way a nurse aide can support a client's spiritual needs?
By administering medication as prescribed.
By listening to their concerns and providing companionship.
, By documenting their medical history.
By performing physical therapy exercises.
5. Describe the importance of safety measures during client ambulation.
Safety measures prevent falls and injuries during ambulation.
Safety measures can be ignored if the client is familiar with the area.
Safety measures only apply to clients with mobility issues.
Safety measures are unnecessary if the client is confident.
6. What is one primary reason for using proper body mechanics in nursing
assistance?
To increase patient discomfort
To speed up procedures
To reduce communication barriers
To prevent injury
7. Which action is considered acceptable when it is done according to a
physician's order?
Using inappropriate language with a client
Ignoring a client's requests
Failing to provide necessary care
Restraining a client according to a physician's order
8. Which health team member helps the person restrain skills needed for daily
living and work
Pharmacists
, Occupational therapist
Social worker
Respiratory therapist
9. How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?
Leave the client to grieve privately.
Convince the client to accept the loss.
Discourage group activities until the client is ready.
Encourage the client to talk about the loss.
10. Describe the importance of hand hygiene in the context of changing an
unsterile dressing.
Hand hygiene is not important if gloves are worn.
Hand hygiene is only required after the procedure.
Hand hygiene is only necessary if the dressing is visibly soiled.
Hand hygiene prevents the transfer of pathogens and reduces the
risk of infection.
11. If a nurse aide encounters a client who frequently forgets the day and
becomes anxious, what strategy should the aide implement to assist the
client?
Only answer when the client asks.
Avoid discussing the day to prevent anxiety.
Tell the client to remember better.
Use a calendar and regularly update the client.
, 12. A nurse is admitting a client. What should the nurse do to best facilitate
therapeutic communication with this patient?
Ask direct questions
Talk about expectations
Use probing questions
Listen attentively
13. If a nurse aide notices a client is unsteady while walking, what should they
do to ensure the client's safety?
Leave the client to walk independently to build confidence.
Encourage the client to walk faster to regain balance.
Tell the client to sit down immediately without support.
Assist the client by providing support and using a gait belt.
14. The purpose of using good body mechanics is to:
enable the nurse aide to lift a heavier load than normal.
eliminate the need for special lifting equipment.
eliminate the need for extra personal to help with transfer.
prevent injury to the nurse aide and client.
15. Describe the role of a prosthesis in patient care for individuals with missing
limbs.
A prosthesis is a type of medication for pain relief.
A prosthesis helps individuals with missing limbs regain mobility
and improve their quality of life.
