CNA Prometric Exam Questions and Answers Latest
Question 1
Which of these best describes an advantage to being a CNA when considering future career options?
a. You have an opportunity to practice many different types of care roles to see which you like best.
b. You have an opportunity to see several healthcare occupations and witness the role each plays in patient care
c. You have an opportunity to practice many different cultures.
d. You have an opportunity to practice as a nurse
Correct Answer
b. You have an opportunity to see several healthcare occupations and witness the role each plays in patient care
Question 2
If you are unable to clean up a large spill on the floor yourself, what is the best alternative, once you have notified
someone to help?
a. Ask a resident walk away from the area
b. Do not let any residents exit their rooms
c. Ask a resident walking by to help you stop traffic
d. Block off the area from traffic
Correct Answer
d. Block off the area from traffic
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,Question 3
Which of these is not a common mealtime and eating challenge that residents often face?
a. chewing or swallowing problems
b. decreased recognition of hunger or thirst
c. not being reminded when it is time to eat
d. loss of ability to manipulate eating utensils
Correct Answer
c. not being reminded when it is time to eat
Question 4
The family members of a resident ask you to check what the resident's record says about resuscitation wishes in the event
the resident was to expire. Upon looking at the records, you see that the resident has given permission to share all medical
information with these family members. You also see the initials DNR in the resident's advance directive. You tell the family
____.
a. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do not record' so that the decision is left up to the family."
b. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do necessary resuscitation'."
c. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Decision not recorded' which means no decision has been made."
d. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do not resuscitate'."
Correct Answer
d. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do not resuscitate'."
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,Question 5
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink. The patient's
temperature should be taken ____.
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
b. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
c. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
d. 75 minutes after the drink was finished.
Correct Answer
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
Question 6
Part of your role as a nursing assistant is to be delegated tasks throughout your shift. In which of these examples would
refusal to do a task be acceptable?
a. a task that is not normally assigned to your shift
b. a task that you don't feel needs to be done
c. a task that you have already done numerous times throughout your shift
d. a task that should not be done by a nursing assistant
Correct Answer
d. a task that should not be done by a nursing assistant
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, Question 7
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to follow?
a. Offer support and reassurance.
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
c. Talk and act in a calm manner.
d. Call for help immediately.
Correct Answer
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Question 8
A nursing assistant is caring for a resident with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the
resident's care. When she needs to go care for another resident, she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
a. in the current patient's room
b. continue wearing equipment
c. in the hallway
d. in the next patient's room before touching that patient
Correct Answer
a. in the current patient's room
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Question 1
Which of these best describes an advantage to being a CNA when considering future career options?
a. You have an opportunity to practice many different types of care roles to see which you like best.
b. You have an opportunity to see several healthcare occupations and witness the role each plays in patient care
c. You have an opportunity to practice many different cultures.
d. You have an opportunity to practice as a nurse
Correct Answer
b. You have an opportunity to see several healthcare occupations and witness the role each plays in patient care
Question 2
If you are unable to clean up a large spill on the floor yourself, what is the best alternative, once you have notified
someone to help?
a. Ask a resident walk away from the area
b. Do not let any residents exit their rooms
c. Ask a resident walking by to help you stop traffic
d. Block off the area from traffic
Correct Answer
d. Block off the area from traffic
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,Question 3
Which of these is not a common mealtime and eating challenge that residents often face?
a. chewing or swallowing problems
b. decreased recognition of hunger or thirst
c. not being reminded when it is time to eat
d. loss of ability to manipulate eating utensils
Correct Answer
c. not being reminded when it is time to eat
Question 4
The family members of a resident ask you to check what the resident's record says about resuscitation wishes in the event
the resident was to expire. Upon looking at the records, you see that the resident has given permission to share all medical
information with these family members. You also see the initials DNR in the resident's advance directive. You tell the family
____.
a. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do not record' so that the decision is left up to the family."
b. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do necessary resuscitation'."
c. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Decision not recorded' which means no decision has been made."
d. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do not resuscitate'."
Correct Answer
d. "The resident's file has a notation indicating, 'Do not resuscitate'."
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,Question 5
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink. The patient's
temperature should be taken ____.
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
b. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
c. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
d. 75 minutes after the drink was finished.
Correct Answer
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
Question 6
Part of your role as a nursing assistant is to be delegated tasks throughout your shift. In which of these examples would
refusal to do a task be acceptable?
a. a task that is not normally assigned to your shift
b. a task that you don't feel needs to be done
c. a task that you have already done numerous times throughout your shift
d. a task that should not be done by a nursing assistant
Correct Answer
d. a task that should not be done by a nursing assistant
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, Question 7
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to follow?
a. Offer support and reassurance.
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
c. Talk and act in a calm manner.
d. Call for help immediately.
Correct Answer
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Question 8
A nursing assistant is caring for a resident with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the
resident's care. When she needs to go care for another resident, she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
a. in the current patient's room
b. continue wearing equipment
c. in the hallway
d. in the next patient's room before touching that patient
Correct Answer
a. in the current patient's room
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