Sample Questions

CNA Sample Questions

6 practice questions with complete answer explanations.

Sample Questions

Question 1infection-control

The most important action to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare facility is:

A.Proper hand hygiene✓ Correct

B.Wearing gloves at all times

C.Using N95 masks

D.Daily facility disinfection

Explanation

Hand hygiene is the single most effective infection control measure. Gloves supplement but don't replace handwashing.

Question 2pressure-injuries

A nursing assistant is assigned to turn a bedridden resident every 2 hours. The PRIMARY reason for this is to:

A.Prevent pressure injuries (bedsores)✓ Correct

B.Improve circulation to extremities

C.Prevent pneumonia

D.Make the resident more comfortable

Explanation

Repositioning every 2 hours prevents pressure injuries by relieving sustained pressure on bony prominences.

Question 3residents-rights

A resident refuses to take a bath. The CNA should:

A.Respect the refusal, document it, and report to the nurse✓ Correct

B.Insist on the bath since it's in the care plan

C.Ask a family member to convince the resident

D.Postpone and try again later without reporting

Explanation

Residents have the right to refuse care. Document the refusal and report to the nurse — never force care.

Question 4vital-signs

Normal resting heart rate for an adult is:

A.60–100 beats per minute✓ Correct

B.40–60 beats per minute

C.100–120 beats per minute

D.50–80 beats per minute

Explanation

Normal adult resting HR: 60–100 BPM. Below 60 = bradycardia; above 100 = tachycardia.

Question 5fire-safety

When using a fire extinguisher, the acronym PASS stands for:

A.Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep✓ Correct

B.Prepare, Activate, Stand, Spray

C.Pull, Assess, Stand, Spray

D.Position, Aim, Squeeze, Stand

Explanation

PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.

Question 6reporting

A resident tells you they feel 'not right.' You should:

A.Report the complaint to the nurse immediately✓ Correct

B.Ask them to describe it better and document in the shift notes

C.Tell them it's probably just tiredness

D.Wait to see if it resolves before the end of your shift

Explanation

Any change in condition or patient complaint should be reported to the nurse immediately.

Test-Taking Tips

1.Hand hygiene and infection control questions appear in nearly every CNA exam — know all steps perfectly.
2.Residents' rights are heavily tested: privacy, dignity, right to refuse, right to be informed.
3.Use the state's specific skill checklist — the clinical exam uses exact procedural steps.
4.Practice your 5 clinical skills until each one is smooth and automatic.
5.CNA Prep Plus by Kaplan and NursingAssistantCentral.com are well-aligned resources.
6.Body mechanics (protect your back when lifting) is tested both in written and clinical portions.

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