Free CNA Practice Test
Personal Care and Elimination
22 NNAAP-style questions with instant answers and explanations.
Free CNA practice test on personal care and elimination — bathing, perineal care, oral and denture care, toileting, bedpan use, catheter care, and skin integrity. Activities of Daily Living are a major NNAAP content area on both the written and skills exam.
Need a refresher first? Read our free Personal Care & Elimination study guide before taking the test.
Perineal care on a female resident is performed:
Which water temperature is correct for a bath?
When bathing a resident, the CNA should wash:
Oral care for an unconscious resident should be:
Dentures should be cleaned:
Which is correct technique for offering a bedpan?
When providing catheter care, the CNA should clean the catheter:
Where should the urinary drainage bag be hung?
Which intake or output should be reported immediately?
Which step is correct when dressing a resident with a weak (affected) right arm?
Which is the correct shaving technique with a safety razor?
Which is the BEST action if a resident becomes incontinent of stool?
A pressure injury most commonly develops over:
Which is true about back rubs?
Which water temperature is correct for foot soaks of a resident WITH DIABETES?
Which is correct when assisting a resident with their hearing aid?
Which is the FIRST step in any personal-care procedure?
Bowel movements should be reported when:
Which is the best position for a bedbath?
How often should ear care be performed?
Which is the correct position for a female resident receiving perineal care in bed?
Which observation during bathing should be reported to the nurse?
FAQ: Personal Care and Elimination on the CNA Exam
How many personal care and elimination questions are on the actual NNAAP exam?
The NNAAP written exam has 60 scored questions distributed across eight content areas. Personal Care and Elimination 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 personal care and elimination 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.