CNA Practice Test North Carolina 2026 (Easy)

Question 1 of 70

What is the single most important action a nurse aide can take to prevent the spread of infection?

Basic Nursing Skills

Question 2 of 70

You find a small fire in a resident's wastebasket. According to the RACE protocol, what is your first action?

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Question 3 of 70

When a resident is choking but is still coughing forcefully, what should the nurse aide do?

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Question 4 of 70

A resident is on contact precautions. What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required before entering the room?

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Question 5 of 70

What is the normal range for a resting adult's oral temperature?

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Question 6 of 70

When taking a resident's blood pressure, where should the cuff be placed?

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Question 7 of 70

A resident begins to fall while you are walking them. What is the safest way to respond?

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Question 8 of 70

When emptying a urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide should measure the urine using a:

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Question 9 of 70

The nurse aide notices a red, warm, non-blanchable area on a bedridden resident's heel. This is a sign of:

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Question 10 of 70

Which of the following is considered subjective information?

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Question 11 of 70

What is the first step when you find a resident unresponsive on the floor?

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Question 12 of 70

How often must a resident who cannot move themselves be repositioned in bed?

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Question 13 of 70

Where is the radial pulse located?

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Question 14 of 70

Fluid output measurements must include:

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Question 15 of 70

Items contaminated with blood or body fluids must be disposed of in a:

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Question 16 of 70

How should dirty linens be handled to prevent spreading infection?

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Question 17 of 70

If a resident has a physical restraint ordered by a doctor, how often must the nurse aide check the resident?

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Question 18 of 70

A resident with diabetes is pale, sweating profusely, and acting confused. This is most likely a sign of:

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Question 19 of 70

If a resident begins to have a seizure in bed, the nurse aide should:

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Question 20 of 70

Which of the following is a strict safety rule for residents receiving oxygen therapy?

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Question 21 of 70

When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide must always:

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Question 22 of 70

Before weighing a resident on a mechanical scale, the nurse aide must:

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Question 23 of 70

A sign on a resident's door says NPO. This means:

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Question 24 of 70

Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be removed first after providing care?

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Question 25 of 70

Where should a resident's call light be placed?

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Question 26 of 70

To accurately measure a resident's height who cannot stand, the nurse aide should:

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Question 27 of 70

When dressing a resident with weakness on their right side, the nurse aide should:

Activities of Daily Living

Question 28 of 70

How can a nurse aide best help a visually impaired resident eat independently?

Activities of Daily Living

Question 29 of 70

When providing mouth care to an unconscious resident, the resident must be positioned:

Activities of Daily Living

Question 30 of 70

When cleaning a resident's dentures, the nurse aide must:

Activities of Daily Living

Question 31 of 70

When performing perineal care on a female resident, the nurse aide should wipe:

Activities of Daily Living

Question 32 of 70

The primary goal of restorative nursing care is to:

Restorative Skills

Question 33 of 70

How does a nurse aide help prevent contractures?

Restorative Skills

Question 34 of 70

When assisting a resident to walk using a gait belt, the nurse aide should stand:

Restorative Skills

Question 35 of 70

A resident with Alzheimer's disease is wandering the hallway and seems confused. The best action is to: