CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
A client has a weak left side. When transferring
the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the
nurse aide should stand
a. on the right side.
b. in front of the client.
c. on the left side.
d. behind the client. - correct answer c. on the left side.
While making rounds at 5:30 A.M., a nurse aide
finds a patient lying on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do first?
a. Call 911.
b. Perform CPR.
c. Call for help.
d. Assess the client's pulse and respirations. - correct answer d. Assess the client's
pulse and respirations.
When moving a wheelchair onto an elevator,
the nurse aide should stay
a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
b. behind the chair and push it away from the
aide.
c. in front of the client to observe the client's
condition.
d. at the side of the wheelchair while opening
the door. - correct answer a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
The Foley bag must be kept lower than the
client's bladder so that
a. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed.
b. urine will not return to the bladder, causing
infection.
c. the bag will be hidden and the client will not
be embarrassed.
,CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
d. the client will be more comfortable in bed. - correct answer b. urine will not return
to the bladder, causing
infection.
As an afternoon snack, the kitchen sent a
diabetic client a container of chocolate ice
cream. The nursing assistant should first
a. substitute diet soda for the ice cream.
b. hold the afternoon snack and report to the
charge nurse.
c. call the kitchen and report the error.
d. allow the client to have half of the ice cream. - correct answer b. hold the afternoon
snack and report to the
charge nurse.
When assisting a client who is using the
commode, it is important to
a. leave the call light within reach.
b. lock the door to promote privacy.
c. stand next to the client until the client is
finished.
d. restrain the client to prevent a fall. - correct answer a. leave the call light within
reach.
Ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a
major factor in preventing skin breakdown.
This can be accomplished by doing all of the
following EXCEPT
a. positioning the patient every four hours.
b. using mechanical aids.
c. giving backrubs.
d. performing active or passive ROM exercises .card - correct answer a. positioning
the patient every four hours.
The purpose of cold applications is usually to
,CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
a. speed the flow of blood to the area.
b. prevent heat exhaustion.
c. prevent or reduce swelling.
d. prevent the formation of scar tissue. - correct answer c. prevents or reduce
swelling.
The hot water bottle is an example of a
a. local dry heat application.
b. generalized dry heat application.
c. local moist heat application.
d. generalized moist heat application. - correct answer a. local dry heat application.
Clients receiving an enema are usually placed
a. on the right side.
b. on the left side.
c. flat on the back.
d. in a semisitting position. - correct answer b. on the left side.
A female client's perineal area should be
cleansed before which specimen is collected?
a. 24-hour urine specimen
b. midstream clean-catch urine specimen
c. pediatric routine urine specimen
d. routine urine specimens - correct answer b. midstream clean-catch urine specimen
The most common site for counting the pulse
is the
a. carotid artery.
b. femoral artery.
c. brachial artery.
d. radial artery. - correct answer d. radial artery.
When counting respirations, the nurse aide
should
a. wait until after the client has exercised.
, CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
b. not tell the patient what he is going to do.
c. count five respirations and then check his
watch.
d. have the client count respirations while the
aide takes her pulse - correct answer b. not tell the patient what he is going to do.
Which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's
responsibility when caring for clients who have
urinary catheters?
a. inserting the catheter
b. ensuring that the catheter drains properly
c. preventing infection
d. recording urinary output - correct answer a. inserting the catheter
When giving information to the charge nurse
for an incident report, the nurse aide should
a. write in the client's chart that an incident
occurred.
b. keep the report in her personal file.
c. state the facts clearly.
d. give her opinions as to the cause of the
incident - correct answer c. state the facts clearly.
All long-term-care nurse aides must be
competency evaluated and must complete a
distinct educational course. These requirements
are set by
a. OBRA.
b. OSHA.
c. CDC.
d. FDA. - correct answer a. OBRA.
A resident is blind. It is important not to
a. leave the door completely opened.
b. rearrange the furniture.
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
A client has a weak left side. When transferring
the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the
nurse aide should stand
a. on the right side.
b. in front of the client.
c. on the left side.
d. behind the client. - correct answer c. on the left side.
While making rounds at 5:30 A.M., a nurse aide
finds a patient lying on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do first?
a. Call 911.
b. Perform CPR.
c. Call for help.
d. Assess the client's pulse and respirations. - correct answer d. Assess the client's
pulse and respirations.
When moving a wheelchair onto an elevator,
the nurse aide should stay
a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
b. behind the chair and push it away from the
aide.
c. in front of the client to observe the client's
condition.
d. at the side of the wheelchair while opening
the door. - correct answer a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
The Foley bag must be kept lower than the
client's bladder so that
a. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed.
b. urine will not return to the bladder, causing
infection.
c. the bag will be hidden and the client will not
be embarrassed.
,CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
d. the client will be more comfortable in bed. - correct answer b. urine will not return
to the bladder, causing
infection.
As an afternoon snack, the kitchen sent a
diabetic client a container of chocolate ice
cream. The nursing assistant should first
a. substitute diet soda for the ice cream.
b. hold the afternoon snack and report to the
charge nurse.
c. call the kitchen and report the error.
d. allow the client to have half of the ice cream. - correct answer b. hold the afternoon
snack and report to the
charge nurse.
When assisting a client who is using the
commode, it is important to
a. leave the call light within reach.
b. lock the door to promote privacy.
c. stand next to the client until the client is
finished.
d. restrain the client to prevent a fall. - correct answer a. leave the call light within
reach.
Ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a
major factor in preventing skin breakdown.
This can be accomplished by doing all of the
following EXCEPT
a. positioning the patient every four hours.
b. using mechanical aids.
c. giving backrubs.
d. performing active or passive ROM exercises .card - correct answer a. positioning
the patient every four hours.
The purpose of cold applications is usually to
,CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
a. speed the flow of blood to the area.
b. prevent heat exhaustion.
c. prevent or reduce swelling.
d. prevent the formation of scar tissue. - correct answer c. prevents or reduce
swelling.
The hot water bottle is an example of a
a. local dry heat application.
b. generalized dry heat application.
c. local moist heat application.
d. generalized moist heat application. - correct answer a. local dry heat application.
Clients receiving an enema are usually placed
a. on the right side.
b. on the left side.
c. flat on the back.
d. in a semisitting position. - correct answer b. on the left side.
A female client's perineal area should be
cleansed before which specimen is collected?
a. 24-hour urine specimen
b. midstream clean-catch urine specimen
c. pediatric routine urine specimen
d. routine urine specimens - correct answer b. midstream clean-catch urine specimen
The most common site for counting the pulse
is the
a. carotid artery.
b. femoral artery.
c. brachial artery.
d. radial artery. - correct answer d. radial artery.
When counting respirations, the nurse aide
should
a. wait until after the client has exercised.
, CNA State Practice Exam (Latest update
2025/ 2026 WITH SOLUTIONS) Questions
& 100% Correct Verified Answers [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
b. not tell the patient what he is going to do.
c. count five respirations and then check his
watch.
d. have the client count respirations while the
aide takes her pulse - correct answer b. not tell the patient what he is going to do.
Which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's
responsibility when caring for clients who have
urinary catheters?
a. inserting the catheter
b. ensuring that the catheter drains properly
c. preventing infection
d. recording urinary output - correct answer a. inserting the catheter
When giving information to the charge nurse
for an incident report, the nurse aide should
a. write in the client's chart that an incident
occurred.
b. keep the report in her personal file.
c. state the facts clearly.
d. give her opinions as to the cause of the
incident - correct answer c. state the facts clearly.
All long-term-care nurse aides must be
competency evaluated and must complete a
distinct educational course. These requirements
are set by
a. OBRA.
b. OSHA.
c. CDC.
d. FDA. - correct answer a. OBRA.
A resident is blind. It is important not to
a. leave the door completely opened.
b. rearrange the furniture.
