CNA WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS Exam 2026
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When assisting a client in learning The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and
to use a walker, it is important to: using a transfer belt protects both the client and
the aide.
A. stand behind him and use a
transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around
the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he
gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker
on the day he is discharged.
Urinary retention refers to The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers
to an inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a
A. a normal output of urine. symptom that should be reported to the charge
B. an inability to urinate. nurse as soon as it is noted.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
,Normal hearing loss in aging is The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of
usually related to the ability to hear hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not
A. high-pitched sounds. help.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The best way to safely identify your The correct answer is D. A confused patient may
patient is by answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for
his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should
bladder training program. She has report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot
not had a bowel movement for order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
three days. What should the nurse unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge.
aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
, The proper medical abbreviation The correct answer is C. The proper medical
for before meals is abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The proper medical term for high The correct answer is B. The proper medical term
blood pressure is for high blood pressure is hypertension
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
A patient who has difficulty The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is
chewing or swallowing will need easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
Mrs Smith is an 81-year-old resident The correct answer is C. Helping her locate her
with Alzheimer's disease and room on her own would make Ms. Lee feel better
cannot find her room. What should about herself.
the nurse aide do to help Mrs Smith
feel more independent?
A. Scold her and tell her to stay in
the room.
B. Ask her roommate to watch her.
C. Place a familiar object outside
her room door.
D. Write the room number on a
piece of paper.
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Terms in this set (60)
When assisting a client in learning The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and
to use a walker, it is important to: using a transfer belt protects both the client and
the aide.
A. stand behind him and use a
transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around
the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he
gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker
on the day he is discharged.
Urinary retention refers to The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers
to an inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a
A. a normal output of urine. symptom that should be reported to the charge
B. an inability to urinate. nurse as soon as it is noted.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
,Normal hearing loss in aging is The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of
usually related to the ability to hear hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not
A. high-pitched sounds. help.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The best way to safely identify your The correct answer is D. A confused patient may
patient is by answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for
his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should
bladder training program. She has report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot
not had a bowel movement for order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
three days. What should the nurse unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge.
aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
, The proper medical abbreviation The correct answer is C. The proper medical
for before meals is abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The proper medical term for high The correct answer is B. The proper medical term
blood pressure is for high blood pressure is hypertension
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
A patient who has difficulty The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is
chewing or swallowing will need easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
Mrs Smith is an 81-year-old resident The correct answer is C. Helping her locate her
with Alzheimer's disease and room on her own would make Ms. Lee feel better
cannot find her room. What should about herself.
the nurse aide do to help Mrs Smith
feel more independent?
A. Scold her and tell her to stay in
the room.
B. Ask her roommate to watch her.
C. Place a familiar object outside
her room door.
D. Write the room number on a
piece of paper.
