Free CNA Practice Test
Legal and Ethical Issues
22 NNAAP-style questions with instant answers and explanations.
Free CNA practice test on legal and ethical issues — scope of practice, mandatory reporting, abuse and neglect, false imprisonment, assault and battery, negligence, ethics, and standards of care. Covers the "Legal and Ethical Behavior" NNAAP block.
Need a refresher first? Read our free Legal & Ethical Issues study guide before taking the test.
Which is OUTSIDE the CNA's scope of practice?
Negligence is BEST defined as:
Locking a competent resident in a room is an example of:
Threatening to harm a resident is:
Which is the BEST example of beneficence?
A CNA is told by a coworker, 'Don't worry about charting that one, no one will notice.' The CNA should:
Which is the CNA's responsibility regarding suspected abuse?
Confidentiality means:
Accepting money from a resident is:
The CNA finds a coworker drinking alcohol on shift. The CNA should:
Defamation is BEST described as:
Informed consent for a procedure is the responsibility of:
Which BEST describes autonomy?
Which document outlines a CNA's expected behavior?
Which action by a CNA is BEYOND the legal scope of practice?
A resident who has the capacity to make decisions refuses a recommended treatment. The CNA must:
Battery is:
The CNA notices that the nurse made a medication error. The CNA should:
Which is NOT considered abuse?
Which standard is used to evaluate negligence?
Which is an example of an ethical dilemma in CNA practice?
A 'whistleblower' protection law generally protects:
FAQ: Legal and Ethical Issues on the CNA Exam
How many legal and ethical issues questions are on the actual NNAAP exam?
The NNAAP written exam has 60 scored questions distributed across eight content areas. Legal and Ethical Issues 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 legal and ethical issues 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?
No. The actual NNAAP, Prometric, Headmaster, and PSI exams are confidential and only the official testing vendors have access to live items. Our questions are written by us to mirror NNAAP style, difficulty, and content distribution based on the publicly available NNAAP content outline. Performing well here is a strong predictor of passing the real test.
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No. Every practice test, study guide, and resource on freecnatraining.org is 100% free, with no signup or paywall. Most other CNA practice test sites charge $30 to $100 per month for access; we are funded by our nursing-school directory and keep the study material free for students.