CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED 100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
ANSWERS AT THE END
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What is the first thing a CNA should do before beginning a procedure?
A) Wash hands
B) Put on gloves
C) Gather equipment
D) Explain the procedure to the patient
2. Which vital sign is considered the "fifth vital sign"?
A) Temperature
B) Pulse
C) Respiration
D) Pain
3. How often should you reposition a bedridden patient to prevent
pressure ulcers?
A) Every 1 hour
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 4 hours
D) Every 6 hours
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, 4. Which of the following is the correct way to measure oral temperature?
A) Place the thermometer under the tongue
B) Place the thermometer in the armpit
C) Place the thermometer in the rectum
D) Place the thermometer on the forehead
5. What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Use antibiotics
B) Frequent handwashing
C) Wearing a mask at all times
D) Avoid touching patients
6. When a patient has a fall, what is your first priority?
A) Report to the nurse
B) Check the patient for injuries
C) Help the patient up immediately
D) Call the family
7. How should a CNA address a patient who is confused?
A) Speak loudly and quickly
B) Use simple words and speak slowly
C) Ignore the confusion
D) Talk to the family instead
8. When feeding a patient with dysphagia, what should you do?
A) Give large bites to finish quickly
B) Encourage small bites and chew thoroughly
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, C) Feed them lying flat
D) Offer liquids only
G. How should you store a patient’s personal belongings?
A) Place them in a locked cabinet if requested
B) Leave them anywhere in the room
C) Keep them in the nurse’s station
D) Discard any unused items
10. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
A) Clear urine
B) Dry mouth and cracked lips
C) Normal skin turgor
D) Regular bowel movements
11. What is the proper way to transfer a patient using a gait belt?
A) Hold the belt loosely
B) Stand behind the patient and hold the belt securely
C) Pull the patient by the arms only
D) Let the patient move independently without assistance
12. Which of the following is an example of a subjective symptom?
A) Swelling
B) Pain reported by the patient
C) Rash
D) Fever
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AND ANSWERS GRADED 100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
ANSWERS AT THE END
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What is the first thing a CNA should do before beginning a procedure?
A) Wash hands
B) Put on gloves
C) Gather equipment
D) Explain the procedure to the patient
2. Which vital sign is considered the "fifth vital sign"?
A) Temperature
B) Pulse
C) Respiration
D) Pain
3. How often should you reposition a bedridden patient to prevent
pressure ulcers?
A) Every 1 hour
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 4 hours
D) Every 6 hours
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, 4. Which of the following is the correct way to measure oral temperature?
A) Place the thermometer under the tongue
B) Place the thermometer in the armpit
C) Place the thermometer in the rectum
D) Place the thermometer on the forehead
5. What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Use antibiotics
B) Frequent handwashing
C) Wearing a mask at all times
D) Avoid touching patients
6. When a patient has a fall, what is your first priority?
A) Report to the nurse
B) Check the patient for injuries
C) Help the patient up immediately
D) Call the family
7. How should a CNA address a patient who is confused?
A) Speak loudly and quickly
B) Use simple words and speak slowly
C) Ignore the confusion
D) Talk to the family instead
8. When feeding a patient with dysphagia, what should you do?
A) Give large bites to finish quickly
B) Encourage small bites and chew thoroughly
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, C) Feed them lying flat
D) Offer liquids only
G. How should you store a patient’s personal belongings?
A) Place them in a locked cabinet if requested
B) Leave them anywhere in the room
C) Keep them in the nurse’s station
D) Discard any unused items
10. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
A) Clear urine
B) Dry mouth and cracked lips
C) Normal skin turgor
D) Regular bowel movements
11. What is the proper way to transfer a patient using a gait belt?
A) Hold the belt loosely
B) Stand behind the patient and hold the belt securely
C) Pull the patient by the arms only
D) Let the patient move independently without assistance
12. Which of the following is an example of a subjective symptom?
A) Swelling
B) Pain reported by the patient
C) Rash
D) Fever
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