Strengthen your understanding of emotional and mental health care with our free CNA practice test. Supporting patients’ psychological well-being is a vital aspect of comprehensive healthcare and an important component of your CNA certification exam.
What You’ll Practice:
• Recognizing emotional distress
• Supporting mental health needs
• Anxiety management techniques
• Depression awareness
• Therapeutic communication
• Crisis intervention basics
• Maintaining emotional boundaries
• Supporting coping mechanisms
• Promoting mental wellness
This practice test includes 15 carefully selected questions that reflect real scenarios involving emotional and mental health care. Each question comes with detailed explanations to help you understand proper support approaches.
Why Emotional and Mental Health Skills Matter:
As a CNA, you’ll care for patients experiencing various emotional and mental health challenges. Your ability to:
• Recognize emotional needs
• Provide appropriate support
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Report concerning behaviors
• Support overall mental wellness
is crucial for quality patient care.
Test Format:
• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Timed practice session
• Instant feedback
• Detailed explanations
• Score tracking
Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
Take this free practice test to assess your understanding of emotional and mental health care. Use it to identify areas where you might need additional study.
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Question 1 of 15
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1: A patient who is on suicide watch should be allowed to have.
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Consider items that provide comfort and support without posing a risk to the patient’s safety.
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Question 2 of 15
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2. Mr. Tyler states that he wants to commit suicide. What should the CNA do?
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Ensure Mr. Tyler is safe and secure, and seek immediate help from a qualified professional or supervisor to address his feelings seriously.
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Question 3 of 15
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3: A resident who is disoriented.
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Consider assessing the resident’s environment and routine for potential triggers or changes that could contribute to their disorientation.
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Question 4 of 15
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4. If a nurse aide finds a resident who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should.
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Offer comfort and listen actively to understand the resident’s feelings.
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Question 5 of 15
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5: Your best response to Mrs. Lee, who is showing signs of anxiety by repeatedly using the call signal, and then is sharp with you when you respond, is to.
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Consider how to reassure her while acknowledging her feelings, maintaining a calm demeanor to help diffuse the situation.
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Question 6 of 15
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6: A resident’s wife recently died. The resident is now staying in his room all the time and eating very little. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
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Consider the importance of emotional support and encouraging communication. A gentle approach that acknowledges the resident’s feelings while offering companionship may be beneficial.
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Question 7 of 15
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7: Which of the following actions by the nursing assistant can help meet a resident’s social needs?
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Consider activities that promote interaction and engagement with others, fostering a sense of community and belonging for the resident.
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Question 8 of 15
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8: A good listening approach to use when communicating with residents is to.
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Focus on understanding their concerns by giving your full attention and showing empathy in your responses.
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Question 9 of 15
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9: Mrs. Branden is a resident at your LTC facility. She is diagnosed with depression. The best way for you to help Mrs. Branden is to.
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Consider ways to enhance social engagement and emotional support for her wellbeing.
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Question 10 of 15
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10: The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when.
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Consider the gradual changes in physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects that occur naturally as one progresses through life.
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Question 11 of 15
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11: One of the major causes of depression in the elderly is.
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Consider factors related to loss, isolation, and changes in physical health that commonly affect older adults.
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Question 12 of 15
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12: Which of the following statements might strongly support that a client is considering suicide?
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Look for expressions of hopelessness, a desire to escape pain, or any indications of a plan or means to end their life.
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Question 13 of 15
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13: If an alert and oriented resident touches a nurse aide inappropriately, the nurse aide’s BEST response is to.
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Prioritize setting clear boundaries while ensuring your own safety and maintaining professionalism.
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Question 14 of 15
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14: The learning and behaviors of a group passed from one generation to the next is.
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Think about the role of traditions, practices, and values within a community that are continuously shared and adapted over time.
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Question 15 of 15
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15: Mrs. Thompson is confused. The nurse aide should.
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Consider using clear communication and reassurance techniques to help Mrs. Thompson feel more comfortable and oriented.
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