Free CNA Practice Test

Body Systems and Common Conditions

22 NNAAP-style questions with instant answers and explanations.

Free CNA practice test on body systems and common conditions — diabetes, heart failure, COPD, stroke, dementia, arthritis, Parkinson disease, and the major changes of aging in each body system. Provides anatomy and disease grounding for the NNAAP written exam.

Need a refresher first? Read our free Body Systems & Common Conditions study guide before taking the test.

Q1· Diabetes

A resident with diabetes is shaky, sweaty, and confused. The CNA should suspect:

Q2· Stroke

Which is a sign of a stroke (FAST)?

Q3· COPD

Which is the BEST positioning to relieve breathing in a resident with COPD?

Q4· Heart failure

Which is a sign of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

Q5· Parkinson

Parkinson disease is characterized by:

Q6· Aging vision

Which is a normal age-related change in vision?

Q7· Hydration

Which is a sign of dehydration in an elderly resident?

Q8· Elimination

Which lifestyle measure helps reduce constipation?

Q9· Skin integrity

Which is true about pressure injury (bedsore) prevention?

Q10· UTI

Which is true about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the elderly?

Q11· Hip precautions

Which is the BEST positioning for a resident with a hip replacement?

Q12· DVT/PE

Which is a sign of approaching pulmonary embolism (PE) or DVT in an immobile resident?

Q13· Aging hearing

Which is true about hearing changes in aging?

Q14· Hypertension

A resident's BP is 198/108. The CNA should:

Q15· Diabetes

Which is the correct CNA action when a resident with diabetes refuses dinner?

Q16· Arthritis

Which is true about arthritis?

Q17· Integumentary

Which is the LARGEST organ in the body?

Q18· Aging musculoskeletal

Which is a normal age-related change in the musculoskeletal system?

Q19· Aging urinary

Which is a normal age-related change in the urinary system?

Q20· Aging GI

Which is a normal age-related change in the gastrointestinal system?

Q21· Heart attack

Which is a sign of a possible heart attack in a female resident?

Q22· Respiratory

Which is the correct CNA action when a resident has a new productive cough and fever?

FAQ: Body Systems and Common Conditions on the CNA Exam

How many body systems and common conditions questions are on the actual NNAAP exam?

The NNAAP written exam has 60 scored questions distributed across eight content areas. Body Systems and Common Conditions is one of the most heavily tested categories, with several questions appearing on every form of the exam. Drilling these questions repeatedly until you can explain why each correct answer is correct is the best way to lock in the material.

What should I do if I miss several questions on this body systems and common conditions practice test?

Re-read the corresponding free study guide (linked above and below) before retaking the test. Take notes on the exact concept you missed — for example, 'I confused contact and droplet precautions' — and review the explanations until the pattern is clear. Most students need 2 to 3 cycles of test, review, and retake before consistently scoring above 80%.

Are these questions identical to the real CNA exam?

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