CNA Practice Test 2 | 30+ Real CNA Practice Questions (2024)

1. A 70-year-old patient, who is typically pleasant and calm, is now displaying confusion, hitting, kicking, and not recognizing the staff. What condition is she most likely experiencing?

2. What is the medical abbreviation for before meals and at bedtime?

3. Which of the following is a common symptom of fecal impaction?

4. A resident’s care plan indicates fall precautions. What action should the nursing assistant take?

5. When teaching a female resident about proper perineal care, why is it important to wipe from front to back? To prevent bacteria from spreading from the rectum to the:

6. What does the term “abduction” refer to in range of motion exercises?

7. What should a nursing assistant check in a resident’s care plan before shaving them?

8. Who is authorized to order a warm or cold application for a patient?

9. What is the purpose of a gait belt?

10. It is estimated that delirium is noted in at least 40% of nursing home residents in the United States. The CNA is aware the resident with delirium might suffer from what symptom?

11. Which of the following is a common sign of a stroke?

12. The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and friends can be a sign of what condition?

13. A resident with dementia is wandering and appears agitated. What should the nursing assistant do?

14. You are assisting a resident in shaving his face. Which of the following is a correct step in shaving the face?

15. You have a patient who is yelling, upset, and crying due to a complaint. How should you approach this matter?

16. What should you do if a resident becomes aggressive, hitting and kicking, while you and another CNA are providing care?

17. You have a patient with dark amber-colored urine. You know this is a sign of what?

18. What should a CNA do if a resident is shouting aggressively at a co-worker?

19. You have a patient that does not drink adequate fluids. The patient is at risk for all of the following except:

20. A resident begins choking while eating. What is the first action the nursing assistant should take?

21. You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient’s tray?

22. How long should you rub your hands together when washing them?

23. Which of the following is the best way to confirm a resident’s identity before providing care?

24. When taking an oral temperature, the nurse aide should:

25. Why is it important for a CNA to ensure that bed sheets are smooth and wrinkle-free when making a resident’s bed?

26. What is the primary purpose of range-of-motion (ROM) exercises?

27. A patient has fallen and broken his foot. The foot is now in a cast. What is important to assess during your shift?

28. When lifting an object using proper body mechanics, the nurse aide should:

29. Which action is most appropriate when feeding a resident with dysphagia?

30. What is the CNA’s role during a resident’s admission process?