FLORIDA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE | TESTBANK | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM
PREPARATION | COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM | LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027
Examiner:
Florida Board of Nursing
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Resident Rights and Ethics
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
3. Infection Prevention and Control
4. Safety and Emergency Procedures
5. Basic Nursing Skills
6. Personal Care Skills
7. Restorative Care
8. Mental Health and Social Service Needs
9. Documentation and Reporting
10. End-of-Life Care
11. Legal Responsibilities and Professional Practice
12. Care of Residents with Special Needs
RESIDENT RIGHTS || ETHICS || INFECTION CONTROL || STANDARD
PRECAUTIONS || COMMUNICATION || SAFETY || PERSONAL CARE || VITAL
SIGNS || DOCUMENTATION || DEMENTIA CARE || RESTORATIVE SERVICES ||
HIPAA || EMERGENCY RESPONSE || BODY MECHANICS || NUTRITION ||
HYDRATION || SKIN INTEGRITY || FALL PREVENTION || PROFESSIONALISM
|| QUALITY OF CARE
QUESTION 1.
,A certified nursing assistant is caring for a resident with advanced dementia
who consistently refuses morning hygiene care. The resident becomes
increasingly agitated when approached. Which action best demonstrates
compliance with resident rights while maintaining quality care?
A. Delay care briefly, attempt again using a calm approach, and notify the
nurse if refusal persists.
B. Complete hygiene care despite resistance because cleanliness is medically
necessary.
C. Ask another CNA to restrain the resident while care is completed.
D. Document that the resident refused care and make no further attempts.
Correct Answer: A. Delay care briefly, attempt again using a calm
approach, and notify the nurse if refusal persists.
Explanation: Respecting a competent resident's right to refuse care while
using alternative communication strategies reflects ethical and person-
centered practice. The CNA should make reasonable efforts to encourage
participation and report persistent refusals to the supervising nurse.
Forced care or restraints are inappropriate unless specifically authorized
and clinically justified.
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QUESTION 2.
While transferring a resident using a gait belt, the resident suddenly
becomes weak and begins to fall. What is the CNA's best immediate
response?
A. Attempt to lift the resident back to a standing position.
B. Lower the resident gently to the floor while protecting the head.
C. Release the resident immediately to avoid personal injury.
D. Pull upward firmly on the gait belt.
, Correct Answer: B. Lower the resident gently to the floor while
protecting the head.
Explanation: The safest intervention is to ease the resident to the floor
while maintaining control and protecting against injury. Attempting to lift
the resident can result in injuries to both the CNA and the resident. After
the resident is safely on the floor, the nurse should be notified
immediately.
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QUESTION 3.
A resident on transmission-based precautions requires assistance with
eating. Which action best demonstrates proper infection prevention?
A. Wear gloves only while feeding.
B. Remove isolation precautions because eating is not an invasive procedure.
C. Follow the required transmission-based precautions in addition to
standard precautions.
D. Wear only a surgical mask regardless of the type of isolation.
Correct Answer: C. Follow the required transmission-based precautions
in addition to standard precautions.
Explanation: Standard precautions apply to every resident, while
transmission-based precautions depend on the infectious condition.
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected according to the
ordered isolation category. Omitting required precautions increases the
risk of disease transmission.
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QUESTION 4.
, A CNA measures a resident's blood pressure at 88/54 mm Hg, whereas the
resident's previous readings have consistently been around 128/76 mm Hg.
The resident also reports dizziness. What should the CNA do first?
A. Repeat the blood pressure after several hours.
B. Encourage the resident to walk to improve circulation.
C. Document the findings at the end of the shift.
D. Report the abnormal findings promptly to the supervising nurse.
Correct Answer: D. Report the abnormal findings promptly to the
supervising nurse.
Explanation: A significant change in blood pressure accompanied by
symptoms requires immediate reporting because it may indicate an acute
clinical problem. Delaying notification or encouraging ambulation could
place the resident at greater risk for injury or deterioration.
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QUESTION 5.
A resident with dysphagia begins coughing repeatedly during a meal. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Stop feeding the resident and notify the nurse immediately.
B. Encourage the resident to drink through a straw.
C. Continue feeding slowly because coughing is expected.
D. Recline the resident to promote comfort.
Correct Answer: A. Stop feeding the resident and notify the nurse
immediately.
Explanation: Persistent coughing during meals may indicate aspiration.
Feeding should stop immediately, and the supervising nurse should be
STUDY GUIDE | TESTBANK | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM
PREPARATION | COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM | LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027
Examiner:
Florida Board of Nursing
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Resident Rights and Ethics
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
3. Infection Prevention and Control
4. Safety and Emergency Procedures
5. Basic Nursing Skills
6. Personal Care Skills
7. Restorative Care
8. Mental Health and Social Service Needs
9. Documentation and Reporting
10. End-of-Life Care
11. Legal Responsibilities and Professional Practice
12. Care of Residents with Special Needs
RESIDENT RIGHTS || ETHICS || INFECTION CONTROL || STANDARD
PRECAUTIONS || COMMUNICATION || SAFETY || PERSONAL CARE || VITAL
SIGNS || DOCUMENTATION || DEMENTIA CARE || RESTORATIVE SERVICES ||
HIPAA || EMERGENCY RESPONSE || BODY MECHANICS || NUTRITION ||
HYDRATION || SKIN INTEGRITY || FALL PREVENTION || PROFESSIONALISM
|| QUALITY OF CARE
QUESTION 1.
,A certified nursing assistant is caring for a resident with advanced dementia
who consistently refuses morning hygiene care. The resident becomes
increasingly agitated when approached. Which action best demonstrates
compliance with resident rights while maintaining quality care?
A. Delay care briefly, attempt again using a calm approach, and notify the
nurse if refusal persists.
B. Complete hygiene care despite resistance because cleanliness is medically
necessary.
C. Ask another CNA to restrain the resident while care is completed.
D. Document that the resident refused care and make no further attempts.
Correct Answer: A. Delay care briefly, attempt again using a calm
approach, and notify the nurse if refusal persists.
Explanation: Respecting a competent resident's right to refuse care while
using alternative communication strategies reflects ethical and person-
centered practice. The CNA should make reasonable efforts to encourage
participation and report persistent refusals to the supervising nurse.
Forced care or restraints are inappropriate unless specifically authorized
and clinically justified.
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QUESTION 2.
While transferring a resident using a gait belt, the resident suddenly
becomes weak and begins to fall. What is the CNA's best immediate
response?
A. Attempt to lift the resident back to a standing position.
B. Lower the resident gently to the floor while protecting the head.
C. Release the resident immediately to avoid personal injury.
D. Pull upward firmly on the gait belt.
, Correct Answer: B. Lower the resident gently to the floor while
protecting the head.
Explanation: The safest intervention is to ease the resident to the floor
while maintaining control and protecting against injury. Attempting to lift
the resident can result in injuries to both the CNA and the resident. After
the resident is safely on the floor, the nurse should be notified
immediately.
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QUESTION 3.
A resident on transmission-based precautions requires assistance with
eating. Which action best demonstrates proper infection prevention?
A. Wear gloves only while feeding.
B. Remove isolation precautions because eating is not an invasive procedure.
C. Follow the required transmission-based precautions in addition to
standard precautions.
D. Wear only a surgical mask regardless of the type of isolation.
Correct Answer: C. Follow the required transmission-based precautions
in addition to standard precautions.
Explanation: Standard precautions apply to every resident, while
transmission-based precautions depend on the infectious condition.
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected according to the
ordered isolation category. Omitting required precautions increases the
risk of disease transmission.
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QUESTION 4.
, A CNA measures a resident's blood pressure at 88/54 mm Hg, whereas the
resident's previous readings have consistently been around 128/76 mm Hg.
The resident also reports dizziness. What should the CNA do first?
A. Repeat the blood pressure after several hours.
B. Encourage the resident to walk to improve circulation.
C. Document the findings at the end of the shift.
D. Report the abnormal findings promptly to the supervising nurse.
Correct Answer: D. Report the abnormal findings promptly to the
supervising nurse.
Explanation: A significant change in blood pressure accompanied by
symptoms requires immediate reporting because it may indicate an acute
clinical problem. Delaying notification or encouraging ambulation could
place the resident at greater risk for injury or deterioration.
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QUESTION 5.
A resident with dysphagia begins coughing repeatedly during a meal. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Stop feeding the resident and notify the nurse immediately.
B. Encourage the resident to drink through a straw.
C. Continue feeding slowly because coughing is expected.
D. Recline the resident to promote comfort.
Correct Answer: A. Stop feeding the resident and notify the nurse
immediately.
Explanation: Persistent coughing during meals may indicate aspiration.
Feeding should stop immediately, and the supervising nurse should be
