CNA Prometric Exam Practice UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the restraints to
reposition the patient. Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning? - CORRECT
ANSWER To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? - CORRECT
ANSWER Dehydration
A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, therapy, wound care, tube
feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to care for himself in his own home would
probably be found in a? - CORRECT ANSWER Assisted Living Facility
A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The nurse has educated the patient on diet
modifications. Later, he says that he can't remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should
have pretzels or a candy bar. What is the best response? - CORRECT ANSWER "The nurse is
the best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."
Which of the following settings provides short term care and stabilization for patients with acute (
sudden, immediate and severe) health conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER a hospital
When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an appropriate communication
method to encourage conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being? - CORRECT
ANSWER Asking open ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being told that she can no longer live
alone. She has been seen frequently crying and stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that
people come in and out of my room all the time without notice. This is my bedroom. I miss my
privacy." What is a measure you can take to help her adjust? - CORRECT ANSWER Make sure
her privacy is respected and knock before entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will expose the CNA to body fluids, when
should the gloves be put on? - CORRECT ANSWER after preparing supplies but immediately
before beginning the skill on the patient
,When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a telephone at you and yells at you to get out. He
is pacing, appears agitated and is mumbling to himself. As you retreat toward the door, he lunges at
you, trying to grab your arm. What should the CNA do? - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the
room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Throw rugs
A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for that task, she gets mad and says,
"it's not that hard, just figure it out!". What is an appropriate action? - CORRECT
ANSWER Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: - CORRECT ANSWER Notice
any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - CORRECT ANSWER Thrust firmly
on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER Muscles weaken and
lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit. What is an appropriate action to
take to ensure the patient's safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Report changes in sleep, personality
and signs of stress in the patient to the nurse immediately
A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today. What is an appropriate
action? - CORRECT ANSWER Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the
patient to check the water temperature
, You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The patient has been confined to bed
for 3 days and is very weak. What is an important safety step to take before assisting the patient to
stand? - CORRECT ANSWER Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge of
the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After removing the patients from
the room, the CNA would? - CORRECT ANSWER Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that resulted in right side weakness.
You have been helping this person dress for several months, when today she appears irritated and
states, "Just let me do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response? - CORRECT
ANSWER "I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication - CORRECT
ANSWER Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a nurse on the phone when a family
member approaches. You continue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few
moments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate action? -
CORRECT ANSWER Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can
help
Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue decreasing in size or strength due
to lack of use. This is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - CORRECT ANSWER Is often overlooked or unrecognized
A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and that it is not working as he
hands it to you. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Inspect the hearing aid for cracks
and make sure it is turned on
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be met before
any other needs can be achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical needs : Oxygen, water,
food, elimination and rest
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the restraints to
reposition the patient. Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning? - CORRECT
ANSWER To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? - CORRECT
ANSWER Dehydration
A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, therapy, wound care, tube
feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to care for himself in his own home would
probably be found in a? - CORRECT ANSWER Assisted Living Facility
A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The nurse has educated the patient on diet
modifications. Later, he says that he can't remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should
have pretzels or a candy bar. What is the best response? - CORRECT ANSWER "The nurse is
the best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."
Which of the following settings provides short term care and stabilization for patients with acute (
sudden, immediate and severe) health conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER a hospital
When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an appropriate communication
method to encourage conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being? - CORRECT
ANSWER Asking open ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being told that she can no longer live
alone. She has been seen frequently crying and stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that
people come in and out of my room all the time without notice. This is my bedroom. I miss my
privacy." What is a measure you can take to help her adjust? - CORRECT ANSWER Make sure
her privacy is respected and knock before entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will expose the CNA to body fluids, when
should the gloves be put on? - CORRECT ANSWER after preparing supplies but immediately
before beginning the skill on the patient
,When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a telephone at you and yells at you to get out. He
is pacing, appears agitated and is mumbling to himself. As you retreat toward the door, he lunges at
you, trying to grab your arm. What should the CNA do? - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the
room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Throw rugs
A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for that task, she gets mad and says,
"it's not that hard, just figure it out!". What is an appropriate action? - CORRECT
ANSWER Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: - CORRECT ANSWER Notice
any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - CORRECT ANSWER Thrust firmly
on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER Muscles weaken and
lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit. What is an appropriate action to
take to ensure the patient's safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Report changes in sleep, personality
and signs of stress in the patient to the nurse immediately
A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today. What is an appropriate
action? - CORRECT ANSWER Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the
patient to check the water temperature
, You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The patient has been confined to bed
for 3 days and is very weak. What is an important safety step to take before assisting the patient to
stand? - CORRECT ANSWER Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge of
the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After removing the patients from
the room, the CNA would? - CORRECT ANSWER Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that resulted in right side weakness.
You have been helping this person dress for several months, when today she appears irritated and
states, "Just let me do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response? - CORRECT
ANSWER "I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication - CORRECT
ANSWER Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a nurse on the phone when a family
member approaches. You continue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few
moments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate action? -
CORRECT ANSWER Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can
help
Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue decreasing in size or strength due
to lack of use. This is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - CORRECT ANSWER Is often overlooked or unrecognized
A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and that it is not working as he
hands it to you. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Inspect the hearing aid for cracks
and make sure it is turned on
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be met before
any other needs can be achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical needs : Oxygen, water,
food, elimination and rest
