Free CNA Practice Test — Florida Exam Sample Questions

Preparing for the Florida CNA exam? We've put together 15 free sample questions covering the same topics as the Prometric written knowledge test. The real exam has 60 multiple-choice questions and is scored as pass/fail. These questions are based on the kinds of concepts we cover in our course and that our students see on the actual exam.

Florida CNA Practice Test — 15 Sample Questions

Choose the best answer for each question. Answers are provided at the end.

Infection Control & Safety

1. When should a CNA wash their hands?

1. Only before providing direct patient care
2. Before and after providing care, after removing gloves, and after contact with body fluids
3. Only when hands are visibly dirty
4. Once at the beginning and once at the end of a shift

2. What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?

1. Wearing a face mask at all times
2. Proper handwashing
3. Using antibiotics
4. Isolating all patients

3. When removing contaminated gloves, a CNA should:

1. Pull them off by the fingers
2. Grasp the outside of one glove near the wrist and peel it off, then slide fingers under the remaining glove and peel it off from the inside
3. Remove them by biting the fingertips
4. Shake them off into the trash

Patient Rights & Communication

4. A resident refuses to take a bath. The CNA should:

1. Tell the resident they must take a bath because it's in their care plan
2. Ignore the request and proceed with the bath
3. Respect the resident's right to refuse, report to the nurse, and document the refusal
4. Skip the bath and not tell anyone

5. Which of the following is an example of protecting a resident's privacy?

1. Discussing the resident's condition with other CNAs in the break room
2. Closing the curtain before providing personal care
3. Leaving the door open during a bed bath so you can hear the hallway
4. Sharing the resident's information with their neighbor's family

6. When communicating with a hearing-impaired resident, a CNA should:

1. Shout loudly so the resident can hear
2. Face the resident, speak clearly at a normal volume, and reduce background noise
3. Write everything down instead of speaking
4. Speak very slowly with exaggerated lip movements

Basic Nursing Skills

7. When measuring a resident's blood pressure, the cuff should be placed:

1. On the forearm, near the wrist
2. On the upper arm, about 1 inch above the elbow crease
3. On the upper arm, directly over the elbow
4. Anywhere on the arm that's comfortable

8. A CNA notices that a resident's urine is dark amber and has a strong odor. This may indicate:

1. The resident is well hydrated
2. The resident may be dehydrated
3. This is normal for all residents
4. The resident has been drinking too much water

9. When feeding a resident, the CNA should position the resident at what angle?

1. Flat on their back
2. At a 30-degree angle
3. At a 60-90 degree angle (upright or near-upright)
4. On their side

Patient Safety

10. If a resident starts to fall while walking, the CNA should:

1. Try to catch the resident and hold them upright
2. Step out of the way to avoid injury
3. Guide the resident to the floor using the gait belt, protect their head, and call for help
4. Grab the resident's arms to prevent the fall

11. A CNA discovers a fire in a resident's room. What is the first action to take?

1. Try to put out the fire with water
2. Call the fire department
3. Remove the resident from immediate danger (RACE: Rescue first)
4. Close the door and wait for instructions

12. When using a gait belt for a transfer, the CNA should:

1. Apply it under the resident's clothing, directly on skin
2. Apply it over clothing, snug enough that only flat fingers fit underneath
3. Apply it loosely so the resident is comfortable
4. Apply it around the resident's chest

Body Mechanics & Positioning

13. When lifting a heavy object, the CNA should:

1. Bend at the waist and use their back muscles
2. Bend the knees, keep the back straight, and lift with the legs
3. Twist the body to build momentum
4. Reach as far as possible to get a good grip first

14. A resident who is lying on their side needs pillows placed between their knees because:

1. It looks more comfortable
2. It prevents the bony prominences of the knees from pressing together, which can cause pressure sores
3. It keeps the resident from rolling over
4. It's required by the facility dress code

15. When dressing a resident who has weakness on the left side, the CNA should:

1. Dress the right (strong) side first
2. Dress the left (weak) side first
3. It doesn't matter which side goes first
4. Have the resident dress themselves

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Answer Key

1. B — Hands should be washed before and after care, after removing gloves, and after any contact with body fluids.
2. B — Proper handwashing is the single most effective infection control measure.
3. B — The proper technique avoids contaminating your hands with the outside of the dirty gloves.
4. C — Residents have the right to refuse care. The CNA should respect this, report to the nurse, and document.
5. B — Closing the curtain before personal care protects the resident's privacy and dignity.
6. B — Face the resident, speak clearly, and minimize background noise. Shouting distorts words.
7. B — The cuff goes on the upper arm, about 1 inch above the elbow crease, at heart level.
8. B — Dark, concentrated urine with strong odor is a common sign of dehydration.
9. C — Residents must be upright (60-90 degrees) during feeding to prevent aspiration.
10. C — Use the gait belt to lower them safely to the floor. Never try to catch a falling person.
11. C — RACE: Rescue (remove the person from danger), Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate.
12. B — The gait belt goes over clothing, snug but not tight, at the waist.
13. B — Proper body mechanics: bend knees, straight back, lift with legs.
14. B — Pillows between bony prominences prevent pressure sores from bones pressing together.
15. B — Dress the weak side first, undress the strong side first.

How Did You Score?

• 13-15 correct: Excellent — you're well-prepared for the knowledge test.
• 10-12 correct: Good foundation — review the topics you missed.
• Below 10: More study needed — these are core concepts that appear frequently on the exam.

What's on the Real Exam

The Florida CNA written test has 60 questions (these 15 are just a sample) covering:

• Role of the Nurse Aide (20% of questions)
• Promotion of Safety (22% of questions)
• Promotion of Function and Health of Residents (20% of questions)
• Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide (24% of questions)
• Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health (14% of questions)

In addition to the written test, you'll also need to pass the clinical skills test. You will be scored on 5 skills total: 3 randomly assigned skills from the clinical skills checklist, plus handwashing and indirect care, which are always evaluated. Two nurses will watch and evaluate your performance. Our course includes HD video demonstrations of every skill so you can practice at home before exam day.

Want Full Exam Preparation?

This practice test covers 15 questions. We offer a lot more inside our full online course, including:

• Complete written exam review covering all topics on the Prometric test
• Multiple practice exams with detailed answer explanations
• HD video demonstrations of all clinical skills
• Step-by-step exam registration guidance

Start with a free course preview — see the full curriculum and try sample lessons before you decide. We've been helping students pass the Florida CNA exam since 2008.