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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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:

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

11. 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?

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

13. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. 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?

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

26. What is the purpose of a gait belt?

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

28. 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?

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

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