2023
FREE CNA Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test
Get ready for your 2023 CNA test using the same kind of questions you’ll be answering when you take the real written examination.
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- 70 questions
- 90 min
- Multiple Choice
Free CNA Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test
Welcome to your free CNA Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test. This is the first of six practice tests that cover the knowledge and skills you will need as a CNA. The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Basic Nursing Skills consists of 70 basic nursing skills questions covering several subsections. These subsections are: Care for residents with a specific diagnosis; Interpreting medical abbreviations and acronyms; CNA responsibilities: vital signs and intake & output; Medical abbreviations and terms and Common patient scenarios.
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Question 1 of 70
1. Question
You have a patient that just received short acting insulin 5 minutes ago for their morning dose. When should the patient eat their breakfast?
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Question 2 of 70
2. Question
You have a patient that you need to chart I/O on for breakfast. The patient had 6 oz of coffee, 8 oz of a protein shake, and 9 oz or orange juice. How will you document this in the patient’s chart?
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Question 3 of 70
3. Question
You have a patient that has a colostomy bag. You are changing the colostomy bag and realize the stoma is dark purple. What is your next step?
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Question 4 of 70
4. Question
Which of the following is true about side rails?
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Question 5 of 70
5. Question
You have a patient with dark amber colored urine. You know this is a sign of what?
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Question 6 of 70
6. Question
You have a patient wanting to ambulate and walk around. You ask her to sit on the side of the bed for a few minutes before standing so that
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Question 7 of 70
7. Question
Your patient with a Foley catheter bag is wanting to ambulate in the hall to get out of his room. Which of the following is appropriate?
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Question 8 of 70
8. Question
You are changing the linens of a patient’s bed. Where should the linen be placed while you are performing the bed change?
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Question 9 of 70
9. Question
You have a patient with a reddened area on her coccyx. What is best practice to keep the area from becoming a stage II pressure ulcer?
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Question 10 of 70
10. Question
You are feeding a patient who has orders from speech therapy to perform a chin tuck while drinking liquids. What is the reason for this?
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Question 11 of 70
11. Question
A patient has fallen and broken his foot. The foot is now in a cast. What is important to assess during your shift?
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Question 12 of 70
12. Question
You are transferring a patient that is weak. The patient begins to fall. What is the best thing for you to do?
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Question 13 of 70
13. Question
You have a patient who states that her left calf hurts. You assess it and it is red and warm to the touch. Which condition are you concerned that your patient may be suffering from?
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Question 14 of 70
14. Question
You are coming on shift to meet your patient. What is the best way to ensure patient safety while meeting the patient?
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Question 15 of 70
15. Question
You are working a 12 hour shift. How often should you reposition your patients?
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Question 16 of 70
16. Question
There is a fire on your unit. What is the first thing you should do?
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Question 17 of 70
17. Question
You walk into a patient’s room and the patient is unresponsive. What is your first step?
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Question 18 of 70
18. Question
What is the best way to palpate a carotid pulse?
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Question 19 of 70
19. Question
A patient is experiencing a seizure. What is the proper thing to do?
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Question 20 of 70
20. Question
A patient tells you that she has had a left sided mastectomy 2 years ago. Where would you take her blood pressure?
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Question 21 of 70
21. Question
All of the following should be ensured while assessing a patient’s blood pressure EXCEPT
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Question 22 of 70
22. Question
You are counting respirations on a patient. What is the proper way to count respirations for a patient?
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Question 23 of 70
23. Question
You are providing perineal care to a patient. What is the proper way to clean the patient to avoid contamination or UTI?
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Question 24 of 70
24. Question
Your patient is on a fluid restriction and asks for water. You bring the patient an 8oz cup of water. How would you document the water in the chart?
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Question 25 of 70
25. Question
You have a patient that has fallen on the floor. What is the first thing you should do?
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Question 26 of 70
26. Question
A patient has edema in their lower extremities. When repositioning the patient, which position would you put the patient in to aid in decreasing edema?
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Question 27 of 70
27. Question
You have a patient on oxygen that wants to use his new electric shaver to shave his face. You know that
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Question 28 of 70
28. Question
You are going to help a patient transfer from the wheelchair to the bed. Where would you stand while transferring the patient?
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Question 29 of 70
29. Question
You are taking care of a patient with MRSA. You need to dispose of your gown and gloves. Where is the proper place to dispose of your gown and gloves?
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Question 30 of 70
30. Question
When should a patient’s weight be taken to obtain an accurate reading?
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Question 31 of 70
31. Question
Which type of precautions would be used for a patient with C. Diff?
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Question 32 of 70
32. Question
What is the medical abbreviation for before meals and at bedtime?
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Question 33 of 70
33. Question
A fracture-type bedpan is used for patients with what condition?
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Question 34 of 70
34. Question
Which of the following are NORMAL signs of aging?
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Question 35 of 70
35. Question
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ADL?
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Question 36 of 70
36. Question
The patient tells you his pain is 10/10. However, the patient is smiling and talking to his visitors. You report the pain to the charge nurse because you know that
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Question 37 of 70
37. Question
Your patient has an indwelling Foley catheter. Where is the best place to position the drainage bag?
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Question 38 of 70
38. Question
You have a new 65 year old diabetic patient on your unit. What is the MOST important thing to do before leaving the room?
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Question 39 of 70
39. Question
Which one of the following medical abbreviations is inappropriate for use?
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Question 40 of 70
40. Question
Your patient is on strict I/O status. What is important to measure for this patient?
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Question 41 of 70
41. Question
You have a patient who is incontinent of bowel and bladder. You know this patient is at increased risk for what?
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Question 42 of 70
42. Question
You see your diabetic patient is sweating, disoriented, and unable to speak. What is the first thing you would assess?
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Question 43 of 70
43. Question
You are putting linens on a patient’s bed. You know that not having wrinkles in the sheets is important because
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Question 44 of 70
44. Question
You have a patient who has pneumonia and is weak. Which of the following interventions would be anticipated to include in the plan of care for this patient?
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Question 45 of 70
45. Question
You have a patient with generalized weakness to transfer from the bed to the chair. Which transfer device would you use?
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Question 46 of 70
46. Question
How many fingers should you be able to slide under wrist restraints?
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Question 47 of 70
47. Question
You have a patient in restraints. You know the proper place to always tie restraints to is where?
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Question 48 of 70
48. Question
Which one of the following would require contact precautions?
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Question 49 of 70
49. Question
You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely experiencing?
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Question 50 of 70
50. Question
You have a patient that has incontinence who wears briefs. What is necessary for patients with stress incontinence?
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Question 51 of 70
51. Question
You are using a pulse oximeter on a patient. You know a pulse oximeter is used to measure what?
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Question 52 of 70
52. Question
Which of the following is an example of subjective information?
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Question 53 of 70
53. Question
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient’s bed?
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Question 54 of 70
54. Question
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs?
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Question 55 of 70
55. Question
Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke?
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Question 56 of 70
56. Question
The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the following?
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Question 57 of 70
57. Question
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient?
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Question 58 of 70
58. Question
You have a patient who is sweating, has a low heart rate, fruity smelling breath, and can barely speak to you. What is the next step you would take?
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Question 59 of 70
59. Question
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient’s tray?
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Question 60 of 70
60. Question
You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven’t been able to empty your patient’s Foley bag. You go in right before your shift is over to document output. What output amount would bring caution?
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Question 61 of 70
61. Question
What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily fluids?
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Question 62 of 70
62. Question
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley catheter out?
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Question 63 of 70
63. Question
A patient is experiencing dark stools. Which of the following conditions is the patient likely experiencing?
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Question 64 of 70
64. Question
Contact precautions include what?
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Question 65 of 70
65. Question
You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to you. You are performing chest compressions. The second rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate should the second rescuer provide breaths to the patient is cardiac arrest?
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Question 66 of 70
66. Question
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. What is the correct depth per compression you should use?
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Question 67 of 70
67. Question
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate should you use to properly provide CPR?
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Question 68 of 70
68. Question
Which is the BEST way to take an apical pulse?
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Question 69 of 70
69. Question
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a temperature on this patient?
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Question 70 of 70
70. Question
You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR 101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He most likely has what?
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