Free CNA Practice Test
Patient Rights
25 NNAAP-style questions with instant answers and explanations.
Free CNA practice test on resident and patient rights, OBRA 87, HIPAA, dignity, privacy, abuse and neglect reporting, restraints, advance directives, and the right to refuse care. Questions mirror the Client Rights section of the NNAAP content outline.
Need a refresher first? Read our free Patient Rights study guide before taking the test.
Which federal law established the Resident Bill of Rights for long-term care facilities?
A daughter calls the unit and asks about her mother's blood pressure. What is the CNA's BEST response?
A resident with capacity refuses her morning bath. What should the CNA do?
Which of the following BEST demonstrates respect for a resident's dignity?
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
A CNA suspects that a coworker is striking a resident. What should the CNA do?
Under OBRA '87, restraints may be used only when:
How often must a CNA release a restrained resident for repositioning, toileting, and fluids?
A resident with a valid DNR order stops breathing. The CNA should:
Which of the following is an advance directive?
Which action is a HIPAA violation?
A resident's son brings in a $50 bill and offers it to the CNA for 'taking such good care of Mom.' The CNA should:
Which statement BEST describes 'privacy' during personal care?
Which of the following is an example of NEGLECT?
A confused resident with severe dementia tries to leave the unit. Which action is BEST?
A resident wants to vote in the upcoming election. The CNA should:
A CNA sees a coworker take a photo of a resident with a personal cell phone and post it on social media. This is:
Which item is NOT considered protected health information (PHI)?
An alert resident says, 'I want to change who makes decisions for me.' The CNA should:
Which of the following is a sign that a resident may be experiencing emotional abuse?
A resident's daughter wants to read her mother's chart. The CNA should:
Which of the following is the BEST example of supporting a resident's self-determination?
A resident in a wheelchair complains that another resident verbally bullies her at meals. The CNA should:
Under OBRA '87, residents have the right to:
What is the BEST way to address an 82-year-old resident named Mrs. Eleanor Perez?
FAQ: Patient Rights on the CNA Exam
How many patient rights questions are on the actual NNAAP exam?
The NNAAP written exam has 60 scored questions distributed across eight content areas. Patient Rights 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 patient rights 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.
Do I have to pay or sign up to take this practice test?
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.