CNA State Test practice 2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the
Hand washing before and after patient care.
spreading of germs?
Which of the following is an example of subjective infor-
The patient's pain level is 7/10.
mation?
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The
patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You bring the
hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell
the patient?
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has
not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What is your next Report this to the nurse in charge.
step?
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The
cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item would you Regular orange juice.
question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position
Flat
is the patient's bed?
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is Post Mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and
essential? respect of the patient.
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient
uses a cane for ambulation. How should you assist this Stand on the patient's weaker side.
patient?
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that
volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen
group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can help Give a sense of purpose.
make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities
can do what for the resident's outlook?
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the
nurse telling my roommate that my roommate has cancer.
, Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is con-
Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?" You
fidential and that you are therefore unable to share any
know that you should
information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a
The patient may have drooping of one side of the face.
stroke?
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic
Keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks.
patient?
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another
Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
CNA are trying to provide care. What should you do?
You are providing education to a female resident about
proper perineal care to promote self care. You explain to
your patient that it is important to wipe from the front Urinary meatus, same as urethra
to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the
rectum to the what?
The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be
Ensure the blood pressure cutt used is the correct size and
200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What should the
repeat the measurement.
CNA do next?
You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? What
Call the charge nurse
should the aide do?
Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrinkles in the
Prevent pressure sores
sheets. The CNA knows this technique assists to:
You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant
and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is hitting
Urinary tract infection
and kicking, and does not know who the statt are. Which
condition is the patient likely experiencing?
You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only
Report this to the nurse in charge
finished 25% of his meal. What should you do?
,You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven't
been able to empty your patient's Foley bag. You go in
350mL
right before your shift is over to document output. What
output amount would bring caution?
You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What
Ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family.
would you expect the plan of care to include?
Which of the following represents the correct selection of The width of the cutt is approximately 40% of the circum-
size for a blood pressure cutt? ference of the arm.
The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as Notify the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluat-
snacks. The CNA should: ed.
The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident
sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in once-loved
Depression
activities, and withdrawal from family and friends can be
a sign of what condition?
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use
Pad bony prominences when in bed.
to promote skin integrity?
The care plan for a client indicates they should be reposi-
tioned every two hours when in bed. Which of the follow- Prevent skin breakdown
ing is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit.
What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a temperature Rectally
on this patient?
If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: Decline and notify the nurse.
You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to
you. You are performing chest compressions. The second
30:2
rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate
should CPR be performed?
, You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and
has asked the kitchen to not send certain items on her Take the tray out, contact the nurse in charge, and assure
tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her
she cannot eat this tray because of her religious beliefs. religious beliefs.
As the CNA, what is your next step?
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the
Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh.
best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley catheter out?
The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the
Atrophy
following?
Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the
Notify the nurse immediately.
CNA should
When a resident is acting out or having behavioral distur-
bances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is aware of Provide for patient and statt safety
what action should be taken first?
You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR
101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He most likely has An infection
what?
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate
100-120 compressions per minute
should you use to properly provide CPR?
What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily
Milliliters
fluids?
A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA Provide the record release forms and advise the supervi-
should sor.
You as the CNA see a nurse give a patient milk, which the
patient is allergic to. This nurse has been made aware of
the patient's allergy multiple times and has been asked to Tell your nursing supervisor.
stop giving the patient milk on several occasions. What is
your next step?
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the
Hand washing before and after patient care.
spreading of germs?
Which of the following is an example of subjective infor-
The patient's pain level is 7/10.
mation?
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The
patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You bring the
hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell
the patient?
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has
not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What is your next Report this to the nurse in charge.
step?
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The
cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item would you Regular orange juice.
question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position
Flat
is the patient's bed?
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is Post Mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and
essential? respect of the patient.
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient
uses a cane for ambulation. How should you assist this Stand on the patient's weaker side.
patient?
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that
volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen
group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can help Give a sense of purpose.
make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities
can do what for the resident's outlook?
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the
nurse telling my roommate that my roommate has cancer.
, Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is con-
Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?" You
fidential and that you are therefore unable to share any
know that you should
information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a
The patient may have drooping of one side of the face.
stroke?
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic
Keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks.
patient?
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another
Ask the second CNA to get the nurse.
CNA are trying to provide care. What should you do?
You are providing education to a female resident about
proper perineal care to promote self care. You explain to
your patient that it is important to wipe from the front Urinary meatus, same as urethra
to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the
rectum to the what?
The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be
Ensure the blood pressure cutt used is the correct size and
200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What should the
repeat the measurement.
CNA do next?
You notice a resident screaming at a co-worker? What
Call the charge nurse
should the aide do?
Bedmaking technique includes eliminating wrinkles in the
Prevent pressure sores
sheets. The CNA knows this technique assists to:
You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant
and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is hitting
Urinary tract infection
and kicking, and does not know who the statt are. Which
condition is the patient likely experiencing?
You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only
Report this to the nurse in charge
finished 25% of his meal. What should you do?
,You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven't
been able to empty your patient's Foley bag. You go in
350mL
right before your shift is over to document output. What
output amount would bring caution?
You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What
Ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family.
would you expect the plan of care to include?
Which of the following represents the correct selection of The width of the cutt is approximately 40% of the circum-
size for a blood pressure cutt? ference of the arm.
The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as Notify the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluat-
snacks. The CNA should: ed.
The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident
sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in once-loved
Depression
activities, and withdrawal from family and friends can be
a sign of what condition?
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use
Pad bony prominences when in bed.
to promote skin integrity?
The care plan for a client indicates they should be reposi-
tioned every two hours when in bed. Which of the follow- Prevent skin breakdown
ing is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit.
What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a temperature Rectally
on this patient?
If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: Decline and notify the nurse.
You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to
you. You are performing chest compressions. The second
30:2
rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate
should CPR be performed?
, You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and
has asked the kitchen to not send certain items on her Take the tray out, contact the nurse in charge, and assure
tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her
she cannot eat this tray because of her religious beliefs. religious beliefs.
As the CNA, what is your next step?
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the
Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh.
best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley catheter out?
The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the
Atrophy
following?
Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the
Notify the nurse immediately.
CNA should
When a resident is acting out or having behavioral distur-
bances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is aware of Provide for patient and statt safety
what action should be taken first?
You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR
101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He most likely has An infection
what?
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate
100-120 compressions per minute
should you use to properly provide CPR?
What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily
Milliliters
fluids?
A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA Provide the record release forms and advise the supervi-
should sor.
You as the CNA see a nurse give a patient milk, which the
patient is allergic to. This nurse has been made aware of
the patient's allergy multiple times and has been asked to Tell your nursing supervisor.
stop giving the patient milk on several occasions. What is
your next step?
