Nursing Assistant Competency Exam (STNAs & CNAs)2025-2026
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Please, circle the appropriate letter answer for each question written.
1. A Certified Nursing Assistant has been told that a male patient is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and will die
shortly. When the Certified Nursing Assistant enters the patient’s room she notes that the patient is
unresponsive but has a weak pulse. What does the Certified Nursing Assistant need to know about the
patient?
a. The patient should be encouraged to speak about his last wishes
b. The patient may still be able to hear even though he may not appear to respond
c. The patient will be most comfortable positioned on his left side, with his feet higher that his head
d. The patient will probably need some extra blankets since his body temperature is decreasing.
2. A certified Nursing Assistant wants to get the patient more involved in her own care. To get the patient to
become involved in her own care, which of the following should the Certified Nursing Assistant tell the
patient?
a. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.”
b. “Would you like to do your bath now, or after breakfast?”
c. “It’s time for us to eat breakfast.”
d. “I am going to brush your hair now.”
3. In caring for a patient with chronic back pain, what action is NOT part of a Certified Nursing Assistant’s
Job?
a. Give a patient pain medication
b. Planning activities of daily living with the patient
c. Assisting a patient with positioning in the bed
d. Helping a patient ambulate
4. A 72 year old patient has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. After four
treatments of chemotherapy, the patient has developed mouth sores and has been complaining of mouth
pain. Before helping the patient with mouth care, what is the MOST important fact a Certified Nursing
Assistant must be aware of?
a. If the patient uses dental floss
b. The brand of toothbrush the patient normally uses
c. If the patient wears dentures
d. If the patient uses mouth wash
5. What action by a Certified Nursing Assistant is MOST likely to help prevent the spread of infection?
a. Wearing a face mask in the patient rooms
b. Keeping the same patient assignment
c. Closing the door to the patient rooms
d. Providing patients with bags to throw away their used tissues
, 6. How many milliliters are there in four and one third (4⅓ ounces? 30 milliliters equals one (1) ounce.
a. 100 ml
b. 130 ml
c. 150 ml
d. 180 ml
7. According to this clock, what time will it be in one-half hour?
a. 10:38
b. 10:08
c. 10:04
d. 10:00
8. When planning to give care to elderly patients who are alert and oriented, a Certified Nursing Assistant
needs to remember that:
a. Patients should take an active role in their care
b. The wishes of family members are more important than the wishes of most patients
c. The health care staff should decide what type of care is best for the patient without asking the
patients
d. Patients are responsible for the results of their treatments
9. An elderly patient who has a diagnosis of influenza has been admitted to a hospital unit. What personal
protective equipment (PPE) should a Certified Nursing Assistant put on before entering the room to speak
with the patient?
a. Gloves only
b. Mask, gown, and gloves
c. Gown and gloves only
d. Mask only
10. A Certified Nursing Assistant is feeding a patient a pureed diet. How should the Certified Nursing Assistant
feed this patient?
a. By asking the patient their preferences for eating
b. By feeding all of one food at a time
c. Any way the Certified Nursing Assistant wishes, since pureed food has no taste
d. By mixing all of the food together to make feeding easier
11. Cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has:
a. A fever
b. Dependent swelling
c. Poor circulation
Name: Score:
Please, circle the appropriate letter answer for each question written.
1. A Certified Nursing Assistant has been told that a male patient is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and will die
shortly. When the Certified Nursing Assistant enters the patient’s room she notes that the patient is
unresponsive but has a weak pulse. What does the Certified Nursing Assistant need to know about the
patient?
a. The patient should be encouraged to speak about his last wishes
b. The patient may still be able to hear even though he may not appear to respond
c. The patient will be most comfortable positioned on his left side, with his feet higher that his head
d. The patient will probably need some extra blankets since his body temperature is decreasing.
2. A certified Nursing Assistant wants to get the patient more involved in her own care. To get the patient to
become involved in her own care, which of the following should the Certified Nursing Assistant tell the
patient?
a. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.”
b. “Would you like to do your bath now, or after breakfast?”
c. “It’s time for us to eat breakfast.”
d. “I am going to brush your hair now.”
3. In caring for a patient with chronic back pain, what action is NOT part of a Certified Nursing Assistant’s
Job?
a. Give a patient pain medication
b. Planning activities of daily living with the patient
c. Assisting a patient with positioning in the bed
d. Helping a patient ambulate
4. A 72 year old patient has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. After four
treatments of chemotherapy, the patient has developed mouth sores and has been complaining of mouth
pain. Before helping the patient with mouth care, what is the MOST important fact a Certified Nursing
Assistant must be aware of?
a. If the patient uses dental floss
b. The brand of toothbrush the patient normally uses
c. If the patient wears dentures
d. If the patient uses mouth wash
5. What action by a Certified Nursing Assistant is MOST likely to help prevent the spread of infection?
a. Wearing a face mask in the patient rooms
b. Keeping the same patient assignment
c. Closing the door to the patient rooms
d. Providing patients with bags to throw away their used tissues
, 6. How many milliliters are there in four and one third (4⅓ ounces? 30 milliliters equals one (1) ounce.
a. 100 ml
b. 130 ml
c. 150 ml
d. 180 ml
7. According to this clock, what time will it be in one-half hour?
a. 10:38
b. 10:08
c. 10:04
d. 10:00
8. When planning to give care to elderly patients who are alert and oriented, a Certified Nursing Assistant
needs to remember that:
a. Patients should take an active role in their care
b. The wishes of family members are more important than the wishes of most patients
c. The health care staff should decide what type of care is best for the patient without asking the
patients
d. Patients are responsible for the results of their treatments
9. An elderly patient who has a diagnosis of influenza has been admitted to a hospital unit. What personal
protective equipment (PPE) should a Certified Nursing Assistant put on before entering the room to speak
with the patient?
a. Gloves only
b. Mask, gown, and gloves
c. Gown and gloves only
d. Mask only
10. A Certified Nursing Assistant is feeding a patient a pureed diet. How should the Certified Nursing Assistant
feed this patient?
a. By asking the patient their preferences for eating
b. By feeding all of one food at a time
c. Any way the Certified Nursing Assistant wishes, since pureed food has no taste
d. By mixing all of the food together to make feeding easier
11. Cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has:
a. A fever
b. Dependent swelling
c. Poor circulation
