CNA Practice Test 2026 | 160 Most Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. There are certain things medical staff need to do at different stages of a
patient's treatment. In the case of a patient who is close to death, the CNA
should:
Help the patient to carry out normal duties on a day-to-day basis
Help the patient have peaceful final days
Encourage the patient to become as independent as possible
Motivate the patient to reach peaceful death
2. The patient's son tells the nurse, 'You people can't do anything right. Ever
since my father was admitted to this hospital, it has been one mistake after
another. I am taking him out of here before you kill him.' The appropriate
response by the nurse is:
'We have the best intentions for the patient.'
'I'll get the supervisor.'
'You feel that your father is not being well taken care of?'
'Your father hasn't complained about the care. What specifically is the
problem?'
3. What is an important consideration when assisting a grieving patient?
Encouraging them to forget their loss
Avoiding the topic of loss
Rushing them through the grieving process
Providing emotional support
,4. If you are in a situation where you must transfer a patient using a Hoyer lift
but cannot find another CNA to assist you, what should you do?
Use the Hoyer lift without waiting for help.
Delay the transfer until assistance is available to ensure patient
safety.
Ask the patient to assist in the transfer.
Attempt to transfer the patient alone to save time.
5. You have a patient that has incontinence who wears briefs. What is necessary
for patients with stress incontinence?
Diuretics to help keep their bladder empty
Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day
Less fluids to keep them from urinating often
A Foley catheter to keep the skin dry
6. You have a patient that does not drink adequate fluids. The patient is at risk
for all of the following except:
Swollen gums
Mouth sores
Bad Breath
Skin ulcers
7. According to the chapter by Lichstein, if family members or visitors are in the
patient's room, what should you do?
Ask the family members or visitors for information about the patient.
, Introduce yourself to all present and explain the purpose of the
interview.
Request that all visitors leave the room while you talk to the patient.
Ensure that your body language indicates your interest is only in the
patient by turning away from family members and/or placing yourself
between them and the patient.
8. What is the appropriate action for a CNA if they witness another staff member
hiding a call bell from a resident?
Ignore the situation as it does not concern them.
Report the incident to a supervisor.
Confront the staff member directly.
Replace the call bell without informing anyone.
9. What is the first step a CNA should take when a resident requests their
medical records?
Refer the request to the appropriate healthcare provider or
administrator.
Provide the records directly to the resident.
Charge the resident a fee for the copies.
Ask the resident why they need the records.
10. What is the recommended direction for shaving a patient's neck?
Downward
Diagonal
Sideways
, Upward
11. A patient is showing signs of dehydration and constipation. What immediate
action should a CNA take to address these issues?
Increase the patient's fiber intake without addressing fluid levels.
Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
Advise the patient to avoid drinking fluids.
Schedule a dental check-up for swollen gums.
12. What is the first action a CNA should take upon discovering a rash on a
client's skin?
Ignore it if the client is not complaining
Notify the nurse
Apply a topical cream
Document the finding in the chart
13. Why is it essential to consider a patient's preference for showering frequency
in caregiving?
It promotes patient autonomy and respects their personal choices.
It ensures that the caregiver's standards of hygiene are met.
It allows the caregiver to manage their time more effectively.
It prevents the caregiver from having to deal with patient complaints.
14. If you realize that the medication you are about to deliver is not labeled
correctly, what should you do?
Ask the patient if they recognize the medication.
1. There are certain things medical staff need to do at different stages of a
patient's treatment. In the case of a patient who is close to death, the CNA
should:
Help the patient to carry out normal duties on a day-to-day basis
Help the patient have peaceful final days
Encourage the patient to become as independent as possible
Motivate the patient to reach peaceful death
2. The patient's son tells the nurse, 'You people can't do anything right. Ever
since my father was admitted to this hospital, it has been one mistake after
another. I am taking him out of here before you kill him.' The appropriate
response by the nurse is:
'We have the best intentions for the patient.'
'I'll get the supervisor.'
'You feel that your father is not being well taken care of?'
'Your father hasn't complained about the care. What specifically is the
problem?'
3. What is an important consideration when assisting a grieving patient?
Encouraging them to forget their loss
Avoiding the topic of loss
Rushing them through the grieving process
Providing emotional support
,4. If you are in a situation where you must transfer a patient using a Hoyer lift
but cannot find another CNA to assist you, what should you do?
Use the Hoyer lift without waiting for help.
Delay the transfer until assistance is available to ensure patient
safety.
Ask the patient to assist in the transfer.
Attempt to transfer the patient alone to save time.
5. You have a patient that has incontinence who wears briefs. What is necessary
for patients with stress incontinence?
Diuretics to help keep their bladder empty
Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day
Less fluids to keep them from urinating often
A Foley catheter to keep the skin dry
6. You have a patient that does not drink adequate fluids. The patient is at risk
for all of the following except:
Swollen gums
Mouth sores
Bad Breath
Skin ulcers
7. According to the chapter by Lichstein, if family members or visitors are in the
patient's room, what should you do?
Ask the family members or visitors for information about the patient.
, Introduce yourself to all present and explain the purpose of the
interview.
Request that all visitors leave the room while you talk to the patient.
Ensure that your body language indicates your interest is only in the
patient by turning away from family members and/or placing yourself
between them and the patient.
8. What is the appropriate action for a CNA if they witness another staff member
hiding a call bell from a resident?
Ignore the situation as it does not concern them.
Report the incident to a supervisor.
Confront the staff member directly.
Replace the call bell without informing anyone.
9. What is the first step a CNA should take when a resident requests their
medical records?
Refer the request to the appropriate healthcare provider or
administrator.
Provide the records directly to the resident.
Charge the resident a fee for the copies.
Ask the resident why they need the records.
10. What is the recommended direction for shaving a patient's neck?
Downward
Diagonal
Sideways
, Upward
11. A patient is showing signs of dehydration and constipation. What immediate
action should a CNA take to address these issues?
Increase the patient's fiber intake without addressing fluid levels.
Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
Advise the patient to avoid drinking fluids.
Schedule a dental check-up for swollen gums.
12. What is the first action a CNA should take upon discovering a rash on a
client's skin?
Ignore it if the client is not complaining
Notify the nurse
Apply a topical cream
Document the finding in the chart
13. Why is it essential to consider a patient's preference for showering frequency
in caregiving?
It promotes patient autonomy and respects their personal choices.
It ensures that the caregiver's standards of hygiene are met.
It allows the caregiver to manage their time more effectively.
It prevents the caregiver from having to deal with patient complaints.
14. If you realize that the medication you are about to deliver is not labeled
correctly, what should you do?
Ask the patient if they recognize the medication.
