CNA Certification (Written Exam) practice questions
235 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 151.A nurse aide hears the fire alarm sound and sees smoke coming from a resident's room. Following the RACE protocol, what is the nurse aide's first action?Infection Control and Safety
- 152.A CNA is assisting a resident with dementia with their morning care. The resident becomes agitated and resistant when the CNA tries to brush their teeth. What is the MOST appropriate action for the CNA to take?Activities of Daily Living
- 153.A resident with left-sided weakness needs assistance with putting on pants. Which leg should the CNA guide into the pant leg first?Activities of Daily Living
- 154.A CNA is assisting a resident with a bed bath. The resident has dry, flaky skin. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the CNA to take?Activities of Daily Living
- 155.A CNA is assisting a resident who recently had a stroke and has difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Which action is MOST appropriate to ensure the resident's safety during feeding?Activities of Daily Living
- 156.A nurse aide is assisting a resident who has a history of wandering and attempts to leave the unit. What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse aide to take?Infection Control and Safety
- 157.A resident has a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order in their chart. The nurse aide finds the resident unresponsive and without a pulse. What is the nurse aide's immediate responsibility?Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 158.During morning care, a resident requests that the nurse aide close the door and pull the privacy curtain while they are being assisted with dressing. What should the nurse aide do?Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 159.A resident with dysphagia has been prescribed thickened liquids. Which of the following observations by the CNA indicates the resident is safely consuming the thickened liquid?Activities of Daily Living
- 160.A CNA is assisting a resident with a complete bed bath. The resident has a catheter. How should the CNA provide perineal care for this resident?Activities of Daily Living
- 161.A CNA is assisting a resident with a partial bed bath. Which part of the body should be washed LAST to ensure proper hygiene and prevent the spread of microorganisms?Activities of Daily Living
- 162.A nurse aide is assisting a resident who is visually impaired to ambulate in the hallway. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse aide to guide the resident?Infection Control and Safety
- 163.A nurse aide is using a blood pressure cuff that has been used on a resident with a known multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) infection. After use, what is the appropriate action for the blood pressure cuff?Infection Control and Safety
- 164.A resident confides in the nurse aide that they are unhappy with the quality of food and the lack of activities at the facility. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse aide to take?Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 165.A bed-bound resident is placed in the lateral position. To prevent nerve damage and pressure on the hip and shoulder, which supportive device should be used under the upper arm and leg?Restorative Skills
- 166.A resident frequently complains that their personal belongings, such as a favorite book and family photos, are missing from their room. The nurse aide should first:Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 167.A CNA is assisting a resident with shaving using a safety razor. What is the MOST important safety measure to take immediately before applying shaving cream?Activities of Daily Living
- 168.A nurse aide is asked to document a resident's fluid intake. The resident drank a half-pint of milk and 4 ounces of juice. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse aide record?Infection Control and Safety
- 169.A nurse aide is preparing to clean a resident's dentures. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most appropriate to wear?Infection Control and Safety
- 170.A CNA is helping a resident with a weak left side to put on a pull-over shirt. What is the correct sequence for applying the shirt?Activities of Daily Living
- 171.A nurse aide is asked to identify a resident who is at high risk for falls. Which of the following resident characteristics indicates the highest risk?Infection Control and Safety
- 172.A nurse aide is using a blood pressure cuff that has been used on a resident with a known multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO). What is the appropriate action for the blood pressure cuff after use?Infection Control and Safety
- 173.A resident with left-sided weakness is learning to use a cane. When ambulating, the CNA should remind the resident to hold the cane on which side?Restorative Skills
- 174.A resident frequently slides down in bed, requiring frequent repositioning. This constant sliding increases their risk of pressure injuries. Which type of pressure injury cause is most directly associated with this sliding motion?Restorative Skills
- 175.A CNA is assisting a resident who uses a walker to ambulate to the bathroom. The resident suddenly reports feeling dizzy and weak. What is the CNA's IMMEDIATE priority action?Activities of Daily Living
- 176.A nurse aide is assisting a resident who suddenly appears pale, disoriented, and reports feeling dizzy. The resident has a history of diabetes. What is the nurse aide's immediate priority action?Infection Control and Safety
- 177.A CNA is assisting a resident who is visually impaired with cutting their food. The resident prefers to maintain as much independence as possible. What is the MOST respectful and effective way to assist?Activities of Daily Living
- 178.A nurse aide is about to assist a resident with a urinary catheter. Which of the following is the most important action to prevent a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?Infection Control and Safety
- 179.A CNA is preparing to assist a resident with a transfer from the bed to a wheelchair. The resident has moderate weakness and requires a gait belt. Before initiating the transfer, what is the most critical safety check for the CNA to perform regarding the wheelchair?Restorative Skills
- 180.A CNA is assisting a resident with a bed bath. The resident has a reddened area on their sacrum. What is the MOST appropriate action for the CNA to take?Activities of Daily Living
- 181.A CNA is assisting a resident with shaving using an electric razor. What is the MOST important safety precaution to take before beginning to shave?Activities of Daily Living
- 182.A nurse aide is asked to clean a resident's bathroom after a resident with a highly contagious gastrointestinal infection used it. What is the most appropriate type of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the nurse aide to wear?Infection Control and Safety
- 183.A nurse aide observes a coworker regularly leaving a resident's room without responding to their call light, even when the resident is visibly distressed. This behavior should be reported as:Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 184.A nurse aide is preparing to clean a resident's dentures. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse aide don before beginning the task?Infection Control and Safety
- 185.A CNA is assisting a resident with passive range of motion (PROM) exercises for their elbow. Which movement demonstrates proper elbow flexion?Restorative Skills
- 186.A nurse aide is providing care for a resident who is experiencing a seizure. What is the nurse aide's most important immediate action?Infection Control and Safety
- 187.A nurse aide is documenting a resident's intake and output (I&O). The resident drank 6 ounces of juice, 4 ounces of milk, and had 8 ounces of soup. How many milliliters (mL) of fluid intake should the nurse aide record?Infection Control and Safety
- 188.A CNA is preparing to assist a resident with ambulation using a gait belt. Where should the gait belt be securely fastened on the resident?Restorative Skills
- 189.A resident is able to perform active range of motion (AROM) exercises independently. What is the most important instruction a CNA should give to the resident regarding these exercises?Restorative Skills
- 190.A nurse aide is providing care for a resident with a feeding tube. Which observation should be immediately reported to the nurse?Infection Control and Safety
- 191.A nurse aide is assigned to care for a resident who frequently makes disparaging remarks about the nurse aide's cultural background. The nurse aide should:Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 192.A nurse aide is ambulating a resident who begins to complain of sudden weakness and appears unsteady. What is the nurse aide's immediate priority action?Infection Control and Safety
- 193.A CNA is preparing to assist a resident with toileting using a commode. Before helping the resident onto the commode, what is the MOST critical safety check the CNA must perform?Activities of Daily Living
- 194.A nurse aide is asked by a resident's family member to share details about another resident's medical condition because 'they are neighbors and good friends.' How should the nurse aide respond?Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 195.A resident is performing active range of motion (AROM) exercises for their shoulder. Which movement involves moving the arm away from the body's midline?Restorative Skills
- 196.A resident has severe contractures in both hands, making it difficult to maintain hygiene and prevent skin breakdown. What is the most effective nursing assistant intervention to address this issue?Restorative Skills
- 197.A nurse aide observes a resident who is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. The resident's oxygen concentrator is plugged into a multi-outlet power strip along with a personal electric fan and a radio. What is the MOST immediate safety concern?Infection Control and Safety
- 198.A nurse aide is assisting a resident with dementia who frequently wanders. The resident attempts to leave the facility through an exit door. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse aide to take?Resident Rights and Legal/Ethical
- 199.A resident has right-sided weakness and uses a walker for ambulation. When assisting the resident to stand from a seated position, where should the CNA position themselves?Restorative Skills
- 200.A nurse aide is assisting a resident who suddenly becomes dizzy and starts to fall while ambulating in the hallway. What is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse aide to take FIRST?Infection Control and Safety