CNA Practice State Exam (Hartman's) Questions & Answers 2026 |
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Range of motion exercises should be progressed in the following sequence:
AROM—PROM—AAROM
PROM—AROM—AAROM
PROM—AAROM—AROM
AAROM—AROM—PROM
2. How can nurses help prevent dehydration in older adults?
Providing fluids that older adults like and enjoy
Educate patients to drink fluids even when they are not thirsty
All the above
Measure fluid and intake and output
3. Describe the importance of proper bedpan positioning for patient comfort
and hygiene.
Proper bedpan positioning is only necessary for patients with mobility
issues.
Proper bedpan positioning only affects the caregiver's convenience.
Proper bedpan positioning ensures comfort and prevents spills,
promoting hygiene.
Proper bedpan positioning is irrelevant to patient care.
4. When providing personal care the nurse assistant should:
Provide privacy during care
, tell the resident about the other residents' conditions
discuss your personal problems during care
make sure the resident does not talk during care
5. You are caring for Adele T. She is a 56-year-old diabetic who was admitted to
the hospital for breast cancer surgery. You noticed that her toenails are
jagged and they need trimming. What should you do?
Report the condition of her toenails to the nurse
Use heavy and broad toenail clippers to clip them
Tell the resident to trim her own toenails. It's her job
You will call the foot doctor to trim the resident's toenails
6. If a resident refuses to let you take his blood pressure you should:
Report this to the charge nurse
Tell the resident he will not receive dinner without letting you take his
blood pressure
Take the residence's blood pressure anyway
Tell the resident he may be sick and you need to take his blood
pressure
7. Why is it important for nursing assistants to respond to residents' clothing
preferences?
It respects the resident's autonomy and personal choice.
It ensures the resident looks presentable.
It is required by law to assist with clothing.
It prevents the resident from feeling cold.
,8. Describe why bending the knees is important for nursing assistants when
lifting patients.
Bending the knees allows for faster lifting.
Bending the knees increases the risk of injury.
Bending the knees is unnecessary if the object is light.
Bending the knees helps to distribute weight and reduce strain on
the back.
9. What is the appropriate action for a nursing assistant when witnessing a
resident engaging in masturbation?
Respect the resident's privacy and leave the room.
Join the resident to provide assistance.
Immediately report it to a supervisor.
Ignore the situation entirely.
10. Why is it important for a nursing assistant to provide feedback while listening
to a resident?
Providing feedback shows the resident that their concerns are
acknowledged and understood.
Providing feedback is unnecessary if the assistant is taking notes.
Providing feedback can distract the resident from their thoughts.
Providing feedback may lead to misunderstandings.
11. What side should clothing be applied to first when dressing a resident with
right-sided weakness?
The left side
, The back
The front
The right side
12. Describe the significance of skin color changes in the assessment of
pressure injuries.
Skin color changes only occur in advanced stages of injury.
Skin color changes, such as redness, indicate potential tissue
damage and the need for intervention.
Skin color changes are only visible in darker skin tones.
Skin color changes are irrelevant to pressure injuries.
13. To place a bedpan for a resident who is unable to assist, the NA should:
use a bedside commode
bend the resident's knees, and slide the bedpan under the resident's
buttocks.
for anyone who is incontinent
turn the resident to one side, and slide the bedpan against the
buttocks, then gently turn the resident back onto the pan.
14. Rehabilitation seeks to restore a person to his highest possible level of
______________.
functioning
physical health
dependence
cognition
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Range of motion exercises should be progressed in the following sequence:
AROM—PROM—AAROM
PROM—AROM—AAROM
PROM—AAROM—AROM
AAROM—AROM—PROM
2. How can nurses help prevent dehydration in older adults?
Providing fluids that older adults like and enjoy
Educate patients to drink fluids even when they are not thirsty
All the above
Measure fluid and intake and output
3. Describe the importance of proper bedpan positioning for patient comfort
and hygiene.
Proper bedpan positioning is only necessary for patients with mobility
issues.
Proper bedpan positioning only affects the caregiver's convenience.
Proper bedpan positioning ensures comfort and prevents spills,
promoting hygiene.
Proper bedpan positioning is irrelevant to patient care.
4. When providing personal care the nurse assistant should:
Provide privacy during care
, tell the resident about the other residents' conditions
discuss your personal problems during care
make sure the resident does not talk during care
5. You are caring for Adele T. She is a 56-year-old diabetic who was admitted to
the hospital for breast cancer surgery. You noticed that her toenails are
jagged and they need trimming. What should you do?
Report the condition of her toenails to the nurse
Use heavy and broad toenail clippers to clip them
Tell the resident to trim her own toenails. It's her job
You will call the foot doctor to trim the resident's toenails
6. If a resident refuses to let you take his blood pressure you should:
Report this to the charge nurse
Tell the resident he will not receive dinner without letting you take his
blood pressure
Take the residence's blood pressure anyway
Tell the resident he may be sick and you need to take his blood
pressure
7. Why is it important for nursing assistants to respond to residents' clothing
preferences?
It respects the resident's autonomy and personal choice.
It ensures the resident looks presentable.
It is required by law to assist with clothing.
It prevents the resident from feeling cold.
,8. Describe why bending the knees is important for nursing assistants when
lifting patients.
Bending the knees allows for faster lifting.
Bending the knees increases the risk of injury.
Bending the knees is unnecessary if the object is light.
Bending the knees helps to distribute weight and reduce strain on
the back.
9. What is the appropriate action for a nursing assistant when witnessing a
resident engaging in masturbation?
Respect the resident's privacy and leave the room.
Join the resident to provide assistance.
Immediately report it to a supervisor.
Ignore the situation entirely.
10. Why is it important for a nursing assistant to provide feedback while listening
to a resident?
Providing feedback shows the resident that their concerns are
acknowledged and understood.
Providing feedback is unnecessary if the assistant is taking notes.
Providing feedback can distract the resident from their thoughts.
Providing feedback may lead to misunderstandings.
11. What side should clothing be applied to first when dressing a resident with
right-sided weakness?
The left side
, The back
The front
The right side
12. Describe the significance of skin color changes in the assessment of
pressure injuries.
Skin color changes only occur in advanced stages of injury.
Skin color changes, such as redness, indicate potential tissue
damage and the need for intervention.
Skin color changes are only visible in darker skin tones.
Skin color changes are irrelevant to pressure injuries.
13. To place a bedpan for a resident who is unable to assist, the NA should:
use a bedside commode
bend the resident's knees, and slide the bedpan under the resident's
buttocks.
for anyone who is incontinent
turn the resident to one side, and slide the bedpan against the
buttocks, then gently turn the resident back onto the pan.
14. Rehabilitation seeks to restore a person to his highest possible level of
______________.
functioning
physical health
dependence
cognition
