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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Practice Test

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) make up a large part of a CNA’s daily responsibilities, and this section of the exam ensures you can assist patients with essential self-care tasks. Our 20-question ADLs practice test focuses on feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance.

By concentrating on ADLs, you can strengthen your ability to deliver compassionate, effective care in line with best practices and patient rights.

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This is a test of only the Activities of Daily Living Category for the CNA test.  Here, you can practice Activities of Daily Living questions.  This is not a timed test.  You will be able to see correct & incorrect answers for each question.

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Which of the following is not an ADL?

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The female perineum should be cleansed:

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A nurse aide is assisting a client with eating a meal. The client has eaten over half of the food available but refuses to finish the meal stating that she is no longer hungry. The nurse aide should:

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When the nurse aide gives evening care to a client with a full set of dentures, proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed:

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Another name for urination is

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A client is on a low-sodium diet. The nurse aide notes that the client received bacon on the breakfast tray. The nurse aide should

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When giving a back rub the nurse aide should:

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Which complication may happen if a post-op
client does not take in adequate fluids?

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Which bedmaking procedure is used when the
client remains in the bed?

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Incontinence means that the patient is

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The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to

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A client has not had a bowel movement in five
days. He may also complain of

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Back rubs aid in all of the following EXCEPT

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The best food choices for a geriatric client with no teeth would include

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Immediately before breakfast, a nurse aide notices that a client has lost control of her bladder.  The nurse aide should:

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All of the following factors contribute to lack of
appetite EXCEPT

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If the nurse in charge tells the Nurse Aide to "make sure the patient is supine before assisting with their daily exercises," in what position should the Nurse Aide place the patient?

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Padded side rails are used to

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The Nurse Aide is assisting a patient with ambulation. The patient's left leg seems to have a limited range of motion. The Nurse Aide should:

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Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed?

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In what position should the nurse aide place the unconscious person when giving oral care?

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Which of the following is true about visually
challenged clients?

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If a nurse aide is assisting a client with eating and the client completely refuses all food, the nurse aide should:

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When assisting a client with eating, a nurse aide should (choose all that are correct):

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When providing perineal care to a female patient, it is important to wash from the front to the back to avoid spreading bacteria found in the resident’s

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Which of the following is an intake-and-output problem that the nurse aide must report?

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When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will

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When assisting a patient in the use of a bedpan, the Nurse Aide should: (Check all that apply.)

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The best razor to use when shaving a diabetic client is:

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Before helping a client into the bath or shower, the nurse aide should never:

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A client is scheduled for a partial bed bath. This means that the nurse aide must wash the client’s

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A client is on a bowel and bladder training pro- gram and has not had a bowel movement in three days. The nurse aide should

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The acronym ADL stands for __________ and is __________ .

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Which of the following lists only items that
would be included in fluid intake?

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How often are immobile patients typically bathed?

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A nurse aide should give an unconscious client oral hygiene at least every:

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Which type of client is most likely to have
problems as a result of poor nail care?

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When bed-bathing a patient, the Nurse Aide should:

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When providing denture care, the nurse aide must

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According to best practices, a nurse aide should use soap and water to clean a client's skin after elimination.  Which is not a critical reason for this practice?  (choose all the apply)

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When assisting a client with eating, how often should the nurse aide offer a drink to the client?

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A client consumed 180 cc of tea, 60 cc of soup, and 120 cc of ice cream. What is her total fluid intake?

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When working with a client that needs assistance eating, what is the first thing the nurse aide should do?

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When assisting a patient to use the toilet, which of the following is the most important?

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How often should a patient’s intake and output records be totaled?

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When assisting a patient to ambulate while employing the use of a gait belt, the Nurse Aide notices that the patient is beginning to fall. The Nurse Aide should:

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When bed-washing a patient's face, the Nurse Aide should use:

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What position should a patient be in to receive
an enema?

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A client is on a clear fluid diet. The client’s lunch tray may consist of

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If a client does not eat all the food on his tray, the first thing an aide should do is

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Giving good oral care to a client includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?

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An indwelling catheter drains the bladder of

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H.S. care is care that is given

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A bedpan is used when...

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Which of the following best describes nail care?

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Bedridden patients with restricted mobility may need to use a ______________ to go to the restroom. (Check all that apply.)

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When performing perineal care on a male client, always

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The nurse aide should tell the licensed nurse if a patient with ________ does not finish the food on his tray.

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A nurse aide is recording the output of a
resident who has a Foley catheter. She sees that
the urine bag is empty. What should she do
first?

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While bed-bathing an immobile patient, a Nurse Aide finds several spots on the patient that are reddish and sensitive to pressure. The Nurse Aide should:

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The nursing assistant shampoos a client’s hair to improve all of the following EXCEPT

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Another name for urination is

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When dressing a client with left-sided
weakness, it is important for the nurse aide to
begin dressing him

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Overview

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – feeding, bathing, toileting, mobility assistance

Topics Covered

ADLs include everyday care tasks such as feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance. CNAs are tested on how well they assist patients with these needs while maintaining dignity and encouraging independence.

Tips for Success

Key strategies include remembering “weak side first” when dressing, preventing choking during meals, and ensuring privacy at all times. Respect for the patient’s comfort and autonomy is as important as completing the task itself.

Pointers for Study

To prepare, practice step-by-step care routines like perineal care and feeding, since these often appear on exams. Think about how each ADL connects to safety, independence, and emotional well-being.

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