CNA Written Exam Questions PRACTICE
QUESTIONS PLUS RATIONALES 2026 |INSTANT
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1. What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA)?
A. Prescribe medications
B. Perform surgeries
C. Provide basic patient care
D. Diagnose illnesses
✔ Correct Answer: C. CNAs assist patients with daily living
activities and basic care under supervision.
2. Which task is within the CNA scope of practice?
A. Administer IV medications
B. Measure vital signs
C. Perform sterile procedures
D. Insert urinary catheters
✔ Correct Answer: B. CNAs are trained to measure and record
vital signs.
3. Hand hygiene should be performed:
A. Only after patient contact
B. Only before meals
,C. Before and after patient contact
D. Once per shift
✔ Correct Answer: C. Proper hand hygiene prevents the
spread of infection.
4. Which is the correct order for donning PPE?
A. Gloves, gown, mask
B. Mask, gloves, gown
C. Gown, mask, gloves
D. Gloves, mask, gown
✔ Correct Answer: C. PPE is donned starting with gown, then
mask, then gloves.
5. A resident’s right to make personal decisions is called:
A. Confidentiality
B. Autonomy
C. Beneficence
D. Justice
✔ Correct Answer: B. Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to
make choices.
6. When should a CNA report abnormal vital signs?
A. At the end of the shift
B. Immediately
,C. The next day
D. Only if asked
✔ Correct Answer: B. Abnormal findings must be reported
promptly.
7. Which position is best for a resident with breathing
difficulty?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
✔ Correct Answer: C. Fowler’s position promotes lung
expansion.
8. What does HIPAA protect?
A. Hospital property
B. Patient privacy
C. Employee rights
D. Medical equipment
✔ Correct Answer: B. HIPAA ensures confidentiality of patient
information.
9. Which sign indicates dehydration?
, A. Clear urine
B. Moist skin
C. Dry mouth
D. Normal pulse
✔ Correct Answer: C. Dry mouth is a common sign of
dehydration.
10. A gait belt is used to:
A. Measure waist size
B. Transfer patients safely
C. Prevent falls while sleeping
D. Restrain residents
✔ Correct Answer: B. Gait belts help support patients during
transfers.
11. The first step in taking an oral temperature is:
A. Insert thermometer in mouth immediately
B. Clean thermometer before use
C. Ask the patient to swallow
D. Shake thermometer down
✔ Correct Answer: B. Cleaning prevents infection
transmission.
12. What is the normal adult pulse range?
QUESTIONS PLUS RATIONALES 2026 |INSTANT
DOWNOAD PDF
1. What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA)?
A. Prescribe medications
B. Perform surgeries
C. Provide basic patient care
D. Diagnose illnesses
✔ Correct Answer: C. CNAs assist patients with daily living
activities and basic care under supervision.
2. Which task is within the CNA scope of practice?
A. Administer IV medications
B. Measure vital signs
C. Perform sterile procedures
D. Insert urinary catheters
✔ Correct Answer: B. CNAs are trained to measure and record
vital signs.
3. Hand hygiene should be performed:
A. Only after patient contact
B. Only before meals
,C. Before and after patient contact
D. Once per shift
✔ Correct Answer: C. Proper hand hygiene prevents the
spread of infection.
4. Which is the correct order for donning PPE?
A. Gloves, gown, mask
B. Mask, gloves, gown
C. Gown, mask, gloves
D. Gloves, mask, gown
✔ Correct Answer: C. PPE is donned starting with gown, then
mask, then gloves.
5. A resident’s right to make personal decisions is called:
A. Confidentiality
B. Autonomy
C. Beneficence
D. Justice
✔ Correct Answer: B. Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to
make choices.
6. When should a CNA report abnormal vital signs?
A. At the end of the shift
B. Immediately
,C. The next day
D. Only if asked
✔ Correct Answer: B. Abnormal findings must be reported
promptly.
7. Which position is best for a resident with breathing
difficulty?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
✔ Correct Answer: C. Fowler’s position promotes lung
expansion.
8. What does HIPAA protect?
A. Hospital property
B. Patient privacy
C. Employee rights
D. Medical equipment
✔ Correct Answer: B. HIPAA ensures confidentiality of patient
information.
9. Which sign indicates dehydration?
, A. Clear urine
B. Moist skin
C. Dry mouth
D. Normal pulse
✔ Correct Answer: C. Dry mouth is a common sign of
dehydration.
10. A gait belt is used to:
A. Measure waist size
B. Transfer patients safely
C. Prevent falls while sleeping
D. Restrain residents
✔ Correct Answer: B. Gait belts help support patients during
transfers.
11. The first step in taking an oral temperature is:
A. Insert thermometer in mouth immediately
B. Clean thermometer before use
C. Ask the patient to swallow
D. Shake thermometer down
✔ Correct Answer: B. Cleaning prevents infection
transmission.
12. What is the normal adult pulse range?
