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Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Test

Check what you know about the certified nursing assistant job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on certified nursing assistant knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Which position has the head of the bed raised 45–60 degrees?
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Answer: Fowler’s. Fowler’s position raises the head of the bed 45–60 degrees.

Question 2 of 15When transferring a patient to a wheelchair, the chair should be placed on the patient’s:
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Answer: Stronger side. Place the chair on the stronger side so the patient can lead with it.

Question 3 of 15What should you do if a resident refuses care?
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Answer: Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse. Residents have the right to refuse; CNAs report refusals to the nurse.

Question 4 of 15How often should a bed-bound patient usually be repositioned?
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Answer: At least every 2 hours. At least every two hours unless the care plan says otherwise.

Question 5 of 15NPO means:
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Answer: Nothing by mouth. NPO stands for nil per os. Nothing by mouth.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “To walk, or to help a patient walk.”
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Answer: Ambulate. Ambulate: To walk, or to help a patient walk.

Question 7 of 15What does “Intake and output (I&O)” mean?
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Answer: Measuring all fluids a patient takes in and puts out.. Intake and output (I&O): Measuring all fluids a patient takes in and puts out.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A state list of people who have met CNA training and testing requirements.”
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Answer: Nurse aide registry. Nurse aide registry: A state list of people who have met CNA training and testing requirements.

Question 9 of 15What does “Incontinence” mean?
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Answer: Inability to control urine or bowel movements.. Incontinence: Inability to control urine or bowel movements.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Nothing by mouth: no food or drink.”
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Answer: NPO. NPO: Nothing by mouth: no food or drink.

Question 11 of 15What does “Aspiration” mean?
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Answer: Food or fluid entering the airway, a choking and pneumonia risk.. Aspiration: Food or fluid entering the airway, a choking and pneumonia risk.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Infection-control practices used with every patient, such as hand hygiene and gloves.”
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Answer: Standard precautions. Standard precautions: Infection-control practices used with every patient, such as hand hygiene and gloves.

Question 13 of 15What does “Mechanical lift” mean?
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Answer: Equipment used to move patients who cannot bear weight, operated by two staff.. Mechanical lift: Equipment used to move patients who cannot bear weight, operated by two staff.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Damage to skin and tissue from prolonged pressure, often over bony areas; also called a bedsore.”
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Answer: Pressure injury. Pressure injury: Damage to skin and tissue from prolonged pressure, often over bony areas; also called a bedsore.

Question 15 of 15What does “Gait belt” mean?
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Answer: A canvas belt worn around a patient’s waist to give the caregiver a secure grip during transfers and walking.. Gait belt: A canvas belt worn around a patient’s waist to give the caregiver a secure grip during transfers and walking.

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