CNA Member of the Health Care Team Practice Test

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About Our Member of the Health Care Team Practice Test

This 25-question CNA practice test covers Member of the Health Care Team. It assesses your ability to communicate and collaborate with staff, follow the chain of command, work within your role and scope, observe and report changes, document accurately, respond appropriately to workplace situations, and protect confidentiality while prioritizing resident dignity, safety, privacy, and the care plan.

Each question reflects common scenarios and topics you may encounter on the actual Certified Nursing Assistant exam in 2026, giving you the chance to assess your understanding of the Member of the Health Care Team category. All our questions and rationales have been reviewed by an experienced registered nurse (RN).

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Question Bank & Rationales

Below, you will find the complete list of 25 questions from our CNA Member of the Health Care Team practice test. We have included a detailed rationale for every question to help you understand the why behind the correct answer. The questions are listed in the same order as our interactive practice test.

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1. Question

A doctor stops a CNA in the hallway and gives a verbal order to administer a specific medication to a resident immediately. How should the CNA respond?

  1. Inform the doctor of the CNA’s role and scope of practice.
  2. Write down the order and give it to the nurse.
  3. Ask another CNA to witness the order and then proceed.
  4. Call the pharmacy to verify the order before giving it.
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Correct Answer: A.

It is outside the CNA’s scope of practice to take verbal or telephone orders from a physician or to administer medication (unless certified as a Medication Aide). The CNA must refer the doctor to the nurse.

2. Question

A resident asks the CNA about the CNA’s personal life and financial struggles. What is the most professional response?

  1. Shift the conversation back to the resident.
  2. Ask the resident for financial advice.
  3. Share the details to build a bond with the resident.
  4. Complain about the facility’s low wages.
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Correct Answer: A.

Professional boundaries must be maintained. Burdening residents with personal or financial problems, even if they ask, is unprofessional and reverses the caregiving role.

3. Question

A CNA is expecting a busy shift and decides to document all the care for the day at the beginning of the shift to save time. This practice is known as:

  1. Standard operating procedure.
  2. Pre-charting, which is fraudulent.
  3. Efficient time management.
  4. Proactive documentation.
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Correct Answer: B.

Documentation must always reflect care after it has been provided. “Pre-charting” is a legal violation because the care has not yet happened and might not happen as planned, leading to false medical records.

4. Question

Two CNAs are discussing a resident’s medical condition in the elevator while visitors are present. Although they do not use the resident’s name, they mention the room number. This is a violation of:

  1. The Resident’s Bill of Rights.
  2. The Civil Rights Act.
  3. OSHA regulations.
  4. HIPAA.
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Correct Answer: D.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects the privacy of health information. Discussing identifiable information (like a room number) in a public space where others can hear is a breach of confidentiality.

5. Question

A state surveyor asks the CNA a question about a procedure, and the CNA does not know the answer. What is the best response?

  1. Tell the surveyor that the procedure is not done frequently enough to recall.
  2. Admit they do not know, but will find the answer and get back to them.
  3. Guess the answer to appear competent.
  4. Direct the surveyor to the nurse or supervisor.
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Correct Answer: B.

Honesty is critical during a state survey. It is acceptable not to know everything, but the CNA must demonstrate that they know how to find the information (e.g., asking the nurse or checking the policy manual).

6. Question

Why are CNAs generally prohibited from wearing artificial nails or having long fingernails?

  1. They interfere with using a touchscreen computer.
  2. They distract the residents.
  3. They look unprofessional with medical attire.
  4. They can harbor bacteria and scratch residents.
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Correct Answer: D.

Infection control and safety are the primary reasons facilities prohibit artificial or long nails, as they can trap pathogens (germs) and they pose a risk of scratching fragile skin.

7. Question

A resident’s family member is worried about how they will pay for the resident’s continued stay at the facility. To which member of the healthcare team should the CNA refer them?

  1. The Activities Director.
  2. The Social Worker.
  3. The CEO.
  4. The Charge Nurse.
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Correct Answer: B.

The social worker is the team member specialized in handling financial resources, insurance, Medicaid/Medicare questions, and discharge planning.

8. Question

A resident asks the CNA to serve as a witness for their new Last Will and Testament. What should the CNA do?

  1. Read the will first to make sure it is fair.
  2. Sign the document as requested.
  3. Call the resident’s family to ask for permission.
  4. Politely refuse and notify the nurse or social worker.
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Correct Answer: D.

Signing legal documents such as wills for residents can create a conflict of interest and legal complications. CNAs should decline and refer the request to the appropriate administrative or nursing staff.

9. Question

A resident begins to cough and choke every time they drink thin liquids. Which member of the healthcare team would likely assess this resident for swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)?

  1. Speech-Language Pathologist.
  2. Respiratory Therapist.
  3. Registered Dietitian.
  4. Occupational Therapist.
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Correct Answer: A.

Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat disorders of speech and swallowing. They determine the safe consistency of food and fluids for residents.

10. Question

A resident with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) complains that they are not getting enough air and asks the CNA to turn up the oxygen flow rate. What should the CNA do?

  1. Tell the resident to take deeper breaths and then check back in a few minutes.
  2. Turn the oxygen up by 2 liters and hand them their inhaler.
  3. Do not change the settings and report the resident’s distress to the nurse immediately.
  4. Turn the oxygen off and then back on to reset the machine.
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Correct Answer: C.

Oxygen is considered a medication. CNAs are not licensed to dispense or adjust the dosage of medication, including oxygen flow rates. The CNA should immediately notify the nurse who can assess the resident’s respiratory status.

11. Question

A CNA has several tasks to complete: stocking the supply room, taking a resident to the bathroom, changing a resident’s bed linens, and cleaning the break room. Which task is the priority?

  1. Cleaning the break room.
  2. Changing the resident’s bed linens.
  3. Taking the resident to the bathroom.
  4. Stocking the supply room.
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Correct Answer: C.

Toileting is a physiological need and a safety issue (to prevent falls or incontinence), so it takes priority. Resident needs always come first over housekeeping or administrative tasks.

12. Question

When completing an incident report after a resident falls, what information must the CNA include?

  1. Only the factual details of what was seen and heard.
  2. The CNA’s opinion on why the resident fell.
  3. All of the staff who were assigned to the resident that day.
  4. What the CNA could have done to prevent the fall.
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Correct Answer: A.

Incident reports are legal documents and must contain only objective facts (what was observed, time, place, vitals). Opinions, assumptions, or blame should never be included.

13. Question

The nurse asks the CNA to clean a resident’s room because housekeeping is short-staffed. The CNA is in the middle of passing out lunch trays and still has three bed baths to complete. What should the CNA do?

  1. Refuse, explaining that it is not within their job duties.
  2. Gather supplies and head to the resident’s room to be a team player.
  3. Respectfully decline and explain that they must focus on resident care first.
  4. Tell the nurse that the next shift will need to clean the room.
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Correct Answer: C.

While teamwork is important, staff must prioritize their assigned duties. Delegation is also common in healthcare, but the CNA can respectfully decline the task if they do not have the capacity and explain that they must focus on patient care first.

14. Question

A CNA notices that a coworker is repeatedly taking extra-long breaks and leaving their residents unattended. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Confront the coworker and demand an explanation.
  2. Gossip about the coworker with other staff.
  3. Cover for the CNA so they don’t get into trouble.
  4. Report the observations to the nurse or supervisor.
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Correct Answer: D.

If a coworker’s behavior affects resident safety or care, it must be reported through the proper chain of command (to a nurse or supervisor). Gossip is unprofessional, and ignoring it is negligent.

15. Question

A resident has a headache and asks the CNA to get them an aspirin from a bottle they keep hidden in their dresser. What should the CNA do?

  1. Check to see if aspirin is listed on the resident’s medication administration record.
  2. Hand the resident the bottle, but don’t dispense the medication.
  3. Tell the resident to wait until the next scheduled medication time.
  4. Notify the nurse of the resident’s pain and unauthorized medication bottle.
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Correct Answer: D.

Medications are kept secure and administered by the nurse to ensure they are safe for the resident and do not interact with other medications or cause adverse side effects. The CNA must report the pain to the nurse and the unauthorized bottle.

16. Question

What is the primary focus of palliative care?

  1. To provide rehabilitation and physical therapy.
  2. To provide symptom management for serious illnesses.
  3. To prepare the resident for surgery.
  4. To cure the resident’s illness.
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Correct Answer: B.

Palliative care focuses on relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a chronic, life-limiting illness, rather than on curing the underlying disease.

17. Question

A new CNA refers to an elderly resident as “Sweetie” and “Honey.” Why is this discouraged?

  1. It violates HIPAA.
  2. It is too personal.
  3. It is demeaning.
  4. It confuses the resident.
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Correct Answer: C.

Using terms of endearment like “Honey” or “Sweetie” when speaking to older residents is known as “elderspeak” and can be seen as disrespectful or patronizing, even though it is often meant to be kind. Residents should be addressed by their preferred name or title (e.g., Mr. Smith).

18. Question

A resident has regained strength after a stroke and wants to start walking again. Which member of the healthcare team determines which mobility aid (walker, cane, etc.) is appropriate?

  1. The Physical Therapist.
  2. The CNA.
  3. The Activities Director.
  4. The Physician.
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Correct Answer: A.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating mobility and recommending/fitting the correct assistive devices for walking.

19. Question

A CNA is cleaning a spill with a chemical cleaner. Where should the CNA look to find safety information about the chemical, such as first aid measures?

  1. The infection control manual.
  2. The resident’s care plan.
  3. The employee handbook.
  4. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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Correct Answer: D.

OSHA requires facilities to keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals. These sheets detail the risks and necessary first aid if exposure occurs. The “Right to Know” law ensures staff have access to this information.

20. Question

A CNA answers the phone to a family member wishing to speak to the nurse to get an update on their mother. The nurse is busy admitting a new resident. How should the CNA respond?

  1. “The nurse is unavailable. What’s your name and number for a call back?”
  2. “The nurse is very busy right now; they will call you back later.”
  3. “You will have to come to the facility to get an update.”
  4. “Your mother is doing fine; there is not much to tell you.”
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Correct Answer: A.

When speaking on the phone, the CNA must remain professional and use proper phone etiquette. If staff are unavailable at the time of the call, the CNA should record the caller’s name, phone number, and reason for calling and ensure that this information is delivered to the intended recipient.

21. Question

Why are CNAs required to attend regular in-service education and training sessions?

  1. To keep their skills current.
  2. To socialize with coworkers.
  3. To become certified for other roles.
  4. To take a break from resident care.
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Correct Answer: A.

Healthcare is constantly changing. Continuing education is a legal requirement (OBRA) to ensure CNAs remain competent and knowledgeable about best practices.

22. Question

A resident wishes to give the CNA a diamond ring as a “thank you” for being kind. What should the CNA do?

  1. Accept the ring and give it to the facility administrator.
  2. Accept the ring but wear it only at home.
  3. Buy the resident a gift in return.
  4. Thank the resident but politely refuse the gift.
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Correct Answer: D.

Ethical standards and facility policies strictly prohibit accepting money or valuable gifts from residents to prevent exploitation and ensure equal care for all residents.

23. Question

A new resident arrives with a personal television and a radio. What is the CNA’s responsibility regarding these items?

  1. Plug in and turn on the devices to make sure they are operating safely.
  2. Label them with the resident’s name and add them to the personal belongings inventory list.
  3. Tell the resident that personal items are not allowed.
  4. Leave the items alone as they are the responsibility of the resident and their family.
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Correct Answer: B.

To prevent loss or theft, all personal items brought into the facility must be inventoried and labeled upon admission.

24. Question

A CNA writes a post on Facebook stating that a local doctor is “a drunk and incompetent,” which is untrue and damages the doctor’s reputation. This is an example of:

  1. Slander.
  2. Discrimination.
  3. Libel.
  4. Negligence.
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Correct Answer: C.

Defamation of character in writing is called libel. Defamation that is spoken is called slander.

25. Question

A CNA is talking with a staff member in the breakroom. The staff member states they are angry with their supervisor because they didn’t approve their PTO and states, “I’m going to start a rumor that he’s stealing from the facility.” This is an example of:

  1. Malpractice.
  2. Larceny.
  3. Slander.
  4. Libel.
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Correct Answer: C.

Slander is a false statement that is spoken with the intent to harm someone’s reputation.

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