NNAAP CNA Practice Test 2017 (Nurse Aide Written Test)

Last Updated on April 11, 2025

NNAAP CNA Practice Test 2017 (Nurse Aide Written Test) Prepare for your National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) written exam with our comprehensive practice test.

This collection includes 60 essential multiple-choice questions designed to help you understand the key concepts and skills required for the exam. A detailed explanation accompanies each question to ensure you grasp the rationale behind the correct answers. Topics covered include:

Physical Care Skills: Learn about activities of daily living, hygiene, dressing, grooming, nutrition, hydration, elimination, rest, sleep, and comfort.
Basic Nursing Skills: Master infection control, safety, emergency procedures, therapeutic techniques, and data collection.
Restorative Skills: Understand the importance of preventing pressure ulcers and promoting self-care and independence.
Psychosocial Care Skills: Address the emotional, mental, spiritual, and cultural needs of clients.
Communication: Improve your ability to communicate effectively with clients and healthcare team members.
Client Rights: Protect and advocate for the rights of your clients.
Legal and Ethical Behavior: Stay informed about nursing aide practice’s legal and ethical standards.
Member of the Health Care Team: Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care.

Our practice questions are crafted to simulate the actual test environment, helping you build confidence and improve your test-taking skills. Whether you’re a first-time test taker or looking to refresh your knowledge, these MCQs are a valuable resource to ensure your success on the NNAAP exam.

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NNAAP CNA Practice Test 2017

Name of the Test	NNAAP CNA Test Prep
CNA NNAAP Stands for	Certified Nursing Assistant National Nurse Aide Assessment Program
Administered by	Pearson Vue
Exam Year	2017
Total Questions	60 (Sixty)
Time Limit	120 Minutes
Printable and Editable PDF	Available
Topics	Random

NNAAP CNA Practice Test 2017 (Nurse Aide Written Test)

NNAAP CNA Practice Test 2017
(Nurse Aide Written Test - Official)
Total Items: 60
Time Limit: N/A
Explanation: YES
Free Test - No Registration is required

1 / 60

To find out what type of diet the client should be receiving, it would be best for the nurse aide to check:

(A) with the kitchen staff.

(B) on the client’s room bulletin board.

(D) with the client’s family.

2 / 60

When giving a client a bed bath, it is important for the nurse aide to:

(A) cleanse the eyes by wiping from the inner to the outer corners of the eyes.

(B) ensure that the water temperature is 140°F (60°C).

(D) wash and dry the skin vigorously.

3 / 60

The best approach for assisting a client who is vision impaired to ambulate in an unfamiliar area is to:

(A) guide the client by holding the client’s arm.

(B) offer an arm to the client.

(D) walk behind the client.

4 / 60

After turning and repositioning the client, the nurse aide should make sure that:

(A) all side rails are up.

(B) the signaling device is placed within reach.

(D) the bed is placed in the highest position.

5 / 60

The family members of a client with diabetes mellitus brought the client cookies as a bedtime snack. The nurse aide should:

(A) let the client eat the cookies.

(B) convince the client to drink a diet soda instead.

(D) substitute fruit for the cookies.

6 / 60

A client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead. What should the nurse aide do next?

(A) Take the client to the hospital

(B) help the client back to bed

(D) Stay with the client and call for help

7 / 60

The nurse aide has been instructed to place the client in a supine position. The nurse aide should position the client on the client’s:

(A) abdomen

(B) left side

(D) right side

8 / 60

To orient a new client to the facility, it would be best for the nurse aide to:

(A) inform the client that it is mandatory to participate in activities.

(B) encourage the client to make friends with at least two other clients.

(D) restrict visits from the client’s family during the first month.

9 / 60

Which of the following documents would inform the nurse aide of the client’s needs?

(A) Policy manual

(B) Procedure manual

(D) Resident’s Bill of Rights

10 / 60

The nurse aide is taking a client’s vital signs. What should the nurse aide do if a client’s pulse oximetry reading is 95%?

(A) provide oxygen to the client

(B) Record the finding in the client’s chart

(D) Report the finding to the nurse immediately

11 / 60

How can the nurse aide best help the client to maintain independence?

(A) Allow the client to do as many activities of daily living as possible without assistance.

(B) Request that the client’s family provide assistance to the client when performing activities of daily living.

(D) Remind the client to quickly complete activities of daily living.

12 / 60

When working with a client with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important that the nurse aide:

(A) speak very loudly.

(B) approach the client from behind.

(D) provide a regular routine for the client.

13 / 60

One of the most important tasks in caring for the agitated or confused client is to:

(A) transfer the client to a mental health hospital for proper care.

(B) request that the nurse administer a tranquilizer for the client.

(D) protect the client and others from physical harm.

14 / 60

The nurse aide is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. The nurse aide should place the client in which of the following positions?

(A) Prone

(B) Side-lying

(D) Modified-Trendelenburg’s

15 / 60

The most important care for a client with a cast is:

(A) keeping the extremity aligned with the client’s body.

(B) keeping the extremity elevated.

(D) making sure the cast does not become soiled.

16 / 60

When giving a bed bath to the client, the nurse aide should cover the client to expose only the part of the body being bathed. This is done in order to:

(A) assist the nurse aide in remembering the order of the bath.

(B) provide the client with privacy and dignity.

(D) make the client aware of which body part is being bathed.

17 / 60

The nurse aide is assigned to a client who frequently expresses concerns about the care the client is receiving. When the client begins to express concern, the nurse aide should:

(A) remind the client that no one is perfect.

(B) suggest that the client live with a family member.

(D) listen carefully to show concern and willingness to help.

18 / 60

The nurse aide is caring for a client who is dependent. The nurse aide decides to reposition the client every 4 hours, instead of every 2 hours. The nurse aide could potentially be charged with:

(A) negligence.

(B) battery.

(D) libel.

19 / 60

While the nurse aide is transporting a client to receive physical therapy, the fire alarm sounds. The nurse aide should:

(A) evacuate the client to a safe area.

(B) return the client to the client’s own room.

(D) leave the client in the hallway and look for the source of the fire.

20 / 60

Techniques that promote good communication include:

(A) avoiding calling the client by the client’s preferred name.

(B) correcting the client when the client forgets a word.

(D) informing the client that the nurse aide has a limited amount of time to talk.

21 / 60

What should the nurse aide do first when finding out that a client’s property has been stolen?

(A) Keep quiet and try to catch the thief

(B) Call the family

(D) Inform the nurse

22 / 60

While the nurse aide is helping a client to shower, the client falls to the floor. What should the nurse aide do immediately?

(A) Report the fall to the nurse

(B) Insist that the client take a bath instead of a shower

(D) Inform the client that the client should hold on to the grab bars while showering

23 / 60

A client who is confused refuses to change from sleepwear to other clothes. The nurse aide should:

(A) respect the client’s refusal and ask the client again later.

(B) insist that the client change clothes.

(D) inform the client that the client cannot leave the room without changing clothes.

24 / 60

The nurse aide should understand that a back massage:

(A) causes muscle spasms.

(B) increases blood pressure.

(D) increases the heart rate.

25 / 60

After cleaning the client’s denture, the nurse aide should store the client’s dentures:

(A) in a labeled container.

(B) wrapped in a paper towel.

(D) in the utility room.

26 / 60

A new client expressed to the nurse aide, “I would love to go to my religious services weekly.” What should the nurse aide do?

(A) Report the client’s statement to the nurse

(B) Tell the client’s family of the client’s wishes

(D) Not share this information because the client’s personal wishes should be kept private

27 / 60

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used when the client is:

(A) having a seizure.

(B) choking.

(D) having difficulty swallowing.

28 / 60

Which of the following activities is within the role of the nurse aide?

(A) observing clients for changes in condition

(B) Deciding the staging of a pressure ulcer

(D) giving clients spiritual advice

29 / 60

When a client has memory loss or confusion, the nurse aide should:

(A) laugh at the client’s confused statements.

(B) speak loudly to the client.

(D) give the client simple step-by-step instructions.

30 / 60

A nurse aide who wants to demonstrate effective listening skills should:

(A) plan what to say next while the client is talking.

(B) show no emotion when listening to the client.

(D) give complete attention to the client while the client is talking.

31 / 60

A nurse aide is assisting a client with mouth care. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide take?

(A) Avoid brushing the tongue with the toothbrush

(B) Brush the outer surface of the teeth by using a side-to-side motion

(D) Floss the teeth before brushing the teeth

32 / 60

When caring for a client who has a hearing loss, the nurse aide should:

(A) speak very loudly and use gestures as much as possible.

(B) let the client use the roommate’s hearing aid.

(D) face the client when speaking to the client.

33 / 60

When collecting a 24-hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide should request that the client:

(A) take a bath or shower before starting the urine collection.

(B) select food items that do not contain red meat.

(D) discard the first voided urine.

34 / 60

The nurse aide should understand that the signaling device must be:

(A) answered after the nurse aide has made care rounds.

(B) placed on the bedside table at the foot of the bed.

(D) deactivated for clients with dementia.

35 / 60

Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the:

(A) soiled linen basket.

(B) biohazard container.

(D) client’s room trash container.

36 / 60

Which of the following client observations should the nurse aide report immediately to the nurse?

(A) Pink nailbeds

(B) Rectal temperature, 99.6°F (37.5°C)

(D) Clear, yellow urine

37 / 60

What is the first area of a client’s body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath?

(A) Legs

(B) Face

(D) Chest

38 / 60

The health care team member who assists the client’s performance of activities of daily living is the:

(A) social worker.

(B) occupational therapist.

(D) case manager.

39 / 60

A client requests that the nurse aide call the client’s minister. The nurse aide should:

(A) ask the client why the client wants the nurse aide to call the minister.

(B) tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aide’s job.

(D) call the minister for the client.

40 / 60

The nurse aide has raised the height of the client’s bed to provide care to the client, but the nurse aide has forgotten to bring the supplies needed. What should the nurse aide do next?

(A) Instruct the client to lie still

(B) Quickly go to get the supplies

(D) Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aide gets the supplies

41 / 60

To promote independence when feeding a client, the nurse aide should:

(A) inform the client to drink all the liquids before the solid food.

(B) assist the client in mixing the meat and vegetables together.

(D) ask family and visitors to leave the room when the client is eating.

42 / 60

When caring for a vision-impaired client, the nurse aide should:

(A) ambulate the client by holding the client’s hand and walk in front of the client.

(B) tell the client that the food tray is in front of the client after the food tray has been delivered.

(D) announce self before touching the client.

43 / 60

The following diagram represents a lunch served to a client. The client ate only the fruit, milk, and half of the salad. What percentage of intake should the nurse aide record?

(A) 50%

(B) 55%

(D) 40%

44 / 60

A client asks the nurse aide, “Am I going to die?” Which of the following would be the best response for the nurse aide to make?

(A) “You should ask your primary health care provider.”

(B) “Well, we all die someday.”

(D) “Is this something you have been thinking about?”

45 / 60

The nurse aide must wear gloves when:

(A) transferring a client.

(B) providing mouth care.

(D) weighing a client.

46 / 60

When ambulating the client, the nurse aide should:

(A) ask the nurse for help.

(B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear.

(D) walk in front of the client and show the client the way.

47 / 60

In order to move a client up in bed, the nurse aide should:

(A) raise the head of the bed.

(B) get assistance from a coworker.

(D) wait until the end-of-shift report.

48 / 60

The nurse aide is assisting a client to the bathroom. After the client uses the toilet, the nurse aide notices red streaks in the client’s stool. The nurse aide should:

(A) avoid flushing the toilet and report the finding to the nurse.

(B) ask the Dietary department to change the client’s diet.

(D) understand that this is an expected finding in the older adult client.

49 / 60

When applying elastic stockings to the client, it would be best for the nurse aide to position the client:

(A) lying down in bed.

(B) dangling the legs from the edge of the bed.

(D) sitting in a wheelchair.

50 / 60

Which of the following is most important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client?

(A) Air-drying the client’s skin

(B) Rubbing lotion on the client’s skin

(D) Repositioning the client every 2 hours

51 / 60

Pillows should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to:

(A) promote sleep.

(B) decrease pain.

(D) decrease edema.

52 / 60

Frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent:

(A) cyanosis.

(B) indigestion.

(D) pressure ulcers.

53 / 60

When making an occupied bed the nurse aide should:

(A) leave the bed in the lowest position.

(B) make the toe pleat.

(D) place soiled linens on the floor.

54 / 60

The nurse aide should use proper body mechanics in order to:

(A) keep the nurse aide’s weight down.

(B) protect the nurse aide from injury.

(D) make a good impression.

55 / 60

When preparing to take a meal tray into the client’s room, what is the most important action for the nurse to take?

(A) Check that the client’s name is displayed on the tray card

(B) Make sure the client’s favorite foods are present

(D) Keep all foods covered until eaten

56 / 60

What is the most important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients?

(A) It takes fewer staff to transfer someone

(B) It is the safest method for clients and staff

(D) It is the method that clients like best

57 / 60

The nurse aide should place the client’s soiled bedsheets:

(A) on the bedside table.

(B) on the floor of the soiled utility room.

(D) in the soiled linen container.

58 / 60

When a nurse gives the nurse aide confidential information about a client, the nurse aide should:

(A) share it with other clients.

(B) keep the information private.

(D) discuss it with the client’s family.

59 / 60

A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client’s total liquid intake for lunch is:

(A) 360 mL.

(B) 450 mL.

(D) 520 mL.

60 / 60

If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse aide to make?

(A) “Why are you being so mean today?”

(B) “You should not say such mean things to people.”

(D) “You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?”

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