UNAR Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield UNAR facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which action shows empathy when a resident is crying and upset? → Sitting beside them and saying 'I can see you're upset — I'm here.'
2. A resident asks the nursing assistant to keep their diagnosis secret from visiting family members. What should the NA do? → Respect the resident's wishes and not disclose the information
3. A resident is found with cyanosis of the lips and fingertips. What does this indicate? → The resident may be experiencing oxygen deprivation
4. Informed consent means the resident: → Receives complete information and voluntarily agrees to each procedure
5. If a patient begins to fall during ambulation, what is the CORRECT nurse aide response? → Lower the patient to the floor in a controlled and gradual manner
6. When documenting a resident's meal intake, how should the NA record how much was eaten? → Document the percentage of each food item eaten (e.g., 75% of meal)
7. When performing nail care for a diabetic patient, the nursing assistant should: → File toenails only and report findings to the nurse
8. This is the main basis for cost reimbursement rates by government plans. → Diagnosis related groups
9. What is the correct position for a resident during a seizure? → On their side to prevent aspiration
10. The right difference between PIE and SOAPE formats is → SOAPE is from a medical model, whereas PIE is from the nursing process.
11. What type of ROM exercise is performed entirely by the nurse aide without any effort from the patient? → Passive ROM
12. When measuring blood pressure, what does the first (higher) number in a reading represent? → Systolic pressure — when the heart contracts
13. During the course of taking a history, an example of a confrontational response would be → You are looking very upset. What is happening?"
14. A nursing assistant should use 'I' statements when communicating conflict because they: → Express feelings without accusing others
15. When giving a partial bath (TPR — towel, perineal, and range-of-motion bath), which areas are the minimum that must be cleaned daily? → Face, hands, underarms, perineum, and any other areas as needed
16. Which technique helps ensure a patient understood the instructions given by the nursing assistant? → Have the patient demonstrate or repeat back the key information (teach-back method)
17. Which statement about medical records is TRUE under federal and Utah state regulations? → Residents have the right to access their own medical records upon request
18. A resident repeatedly asks when their family is visiting. The nursing assistant should: → Calmly provide the correct information or redirect gently
19. After taking a blood pressure, how should the CNA position the resident's arm before removing the cuff? → Supported at heart level
20. How should a CNA communicate with hearing-impaired residents? → Face them, speak clearly at normal volume, reduce background noise, and use visual cues
21. Which patient condition significantly increases the risk of developing pressure injuries? → Urinary or bowel incontinence
22. When explaining a procedure to a patient, a nursing assistant should: → Explain in simple, clear language and check for understanding
23. Which of the following conditions can cause a falsely HIGH blood pressure reading? → Resident talking during the measurement
24. When recording intake and output, which item counts as fluid intake? → Gelatin (Jell-O)
25. How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned to help prevent pressure injuries? → Every 2 hours
26. When performing ROM exercises on a patient with arthritis, the nurse aide should: → Perform gentle movements within the patient's pain tolerance
27. What does 'extension' mean in terms of joint movement? → Straightening a limb to increase the angle
28. You are working in a local health clinic and you've been thinking about asking out a former patient on a date. The most appropriate ethical response is: → forget it, once a patient always a patient.
29. What is the primary purpose of heel protectors for bedridden patients? → To suspend the heels off the bed surface and eliminate direct pressure on them
30. A CNA documents a resident's meal intake as '100%' when the resident only ate about half the meal. This is an example of: → Falsification of medical records