CNA Practice Test New Jersey 2026 (Easy)

Question 1 of 70

What is the most important step to prevent the spread of infection?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 2 of 70

When removing personal protective equipment (PPE), which item is taken off first?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 3 of 70

A resident is on Contact Precautions. What PPE is required?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 4 of 70

What is the first step in the RACE fire response plan?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 5 of 70

When using a fire extinguisher, what does the 'P' in PASS stand for?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 6 of 70

You walk into a room and find a resident lying on the floor. What is your first action?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 7 of 70

A resident is eating and suddenly clutches their throat and cannot cough or speak. What should you do?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 8 of 70

To use proper body mechanics when lifting a heavy object, you should:

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 9 of 70

What is the normal oral temperature range for an adult?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 10 of 70

Where is the radial pulse measured?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 11 of 70

How should a CNA count a resident's respirations?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 12 of 70

What is the normal range for a resting adult pulse rate?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 13 of 70

When taking a blood pressure, the first sound you hear is the:

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 14 of 70

How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 ounce?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 15 of 70

Which position means the resident is lying flat on their back?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 16 of 70

A resident is in Fowler's position. What does this mean?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 17 of 70

A resident with an indwelling urinary catheter needs to be repositioned. Where should the drainage bag be kept?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 18 of 70

What is an early sign of a pressure ulcer?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 19 of 70

How often should you reposition a bedbound resident to prevent pressure ulcers?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 20 of 70

What should you do with used bed linens?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 21 of 70

A resident has a seizure. What is your first action?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 22 of 70

When transferring a resident from a bed to a wheelchair, the wheelchair should be placed:

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 23 of 70

You need to weigh a resident using a standing scale. What should you do first?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 24 of 70

What is an objective observation?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 25 of 70

If a resident is bleeding heavily from a wound on their arm, what should you do?

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 26 of 70

A 'Sharps' container is used for:

Physical Care: Basic Nursing Skills

Question 27 of 70

When giving a bed bath, how should you wash the resident's eyes?

Physical Care: Activities of Daily Living

Question 28 of 70

A resident has weakness on their left side due to a stroke. How should you help them put on a shirt?

Physical Care: Activities of Daily Living

Question 29 of 70

A resident is on a pureed diet. What does this mean?

Physical Care: Activities of Daily Living

Question 30 of 70

When assisting a resident with a bedpan, the wider end of a standard bedpan should be placed:

Physical Care: Activities of Daily Living

Question 31 of 70

To help a resident sleep better at night, the CNA should:

Physical Care: Activities of Daily Living

Question 32 of 70

What is the purpose of Range of Motion (ROM) exercises?

Physical Care: Restorative Skills

Question 33 of 70

When helping a resident walk with a gait belt, where should you stand?

Physical Care: Restorative Skills

Question 34 of 70

A resident is learning to use a walker. You should encourage them to:

Physical Care: Restorative Skills

Question 35 of 70

A resident with Alzheimer's disease is confused and says, 'I need to go to work now.' Using validation therapy, you should say:

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 36 of 70

What does 'sundowning' mean in a resident with dementia?

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 37 of 70

A resident is crying and says they miss their home. What is the best response?

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 38 of 70

A resident becomes extremely angry and tries to hit you during a shower. This is called a:

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 39 of 70

Which of the following is a sign of depression in the elderly?

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 40 of 70

If a resident with dementia is pacing the hallway safely, you should:

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 41 of 70

A resident is feeling anxious and breathing rapidly. You should:

Psychosocial Care: Emotional & Mental Health

Question 42 of 70

A resident requests a vegetarian meal due to their religious beliefs, but they were served chicken. You should:

Psychosocial Care: Spiritual & Cultural Needs

Question 43 of 70

A resident keeps a rosary on their bedside table, but it is in the way when you are cleaning. You should:

Psychosocial Care: Spiritual & Cultural Needs

Question 44 of 70

If a resident refuses to take a bath, what must the CNA do?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 45 of 70

Leaving a resident's door open while giving them a bed bath is a violation of:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 46 of 70

What is a violation of HIPAA?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 47 of 70

A resident's family member asks you to read the resident's medical chart to them. You should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 48 of 70

You see another aide push a resident roughly into a chair. You must:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 49 of 70

A resident wants to wear a mismatched outfit. What should you do?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 50 of 70

When resident mail arrives, the CNA should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 51 of 70

Applying a restraint without a doctor's order is considered:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 52 of 70

Who is the official advocate for resident rights in a nursing facility?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 53 of 70

If a resident gives you a $20 bill to thank you for your care, you must:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Client Rights

Question 54 of 70

A resident with hearing loss is struggling to understand you. You should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 55 of 70

A resident has expressive aphasia after a stroke. This means they:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 56 of 70

When entering the room of a resident who is visually impaired, you should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 57 of 70

A call light is turned on in a room that is not assigned to you. You should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 58 of 70

When answering the facility telephone, you should first:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 59 of 70

A resident is very angry and shouting at you. You should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 60 of 70

Which statement is an example of effective communication with a resident?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Communication

Question 61 of 70

Which task is outside the CNA's scope of practice?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Member of Health Care Team

Question 62 of 70

A nurse asks you to perform a procedure you have not been trained to do. You should:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Member of Health Care Team

Question 63 of 70

Who is the CNA's direct supervisor in the chain of command?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Member of Health Care Team

Question 64 of 70

The document that details the specific care steps needed for a resident is called the:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Member of Health Care Team

Question 65 of 70

If you notice a resident has a new bruise on their arm during a bath, you must:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Member of Health Care Team

Question 66 of 70

What is the purpose of the shift report?

Role of the Nurse Aide: Member of Health Care Team

Question 67 of 70

Failing to provide needed care, such as leaving a bedbound resident in soiled linens for hours, is an example of:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Legal & Ethical Behavior

Question 68 of 70

Threatening to hit a resident if they do not eat their dinner is called:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Legal & Ethical Behavior

Question 69 of 70

Forcing a resident to take a shower against their will involves actual physical force. This is an example of:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Legal & Ethical Behavior

Question 70 of 70

As a mandated reporter, if you suspect a resident is being financially abused by their family, you must:

Role of the Nurse Aide: Legal & Ethical Behavior

CNA Practice Test New Jersey 2026 (Easy)

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