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PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE EXAM Q. BANK |
{LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE
ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One
day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The
nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should
be watched closely.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's
great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate
action by the nurse aide?
A. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
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C. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
D. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago.
What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Report this to the charge nurse.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with
fiber.
D. Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel
movements.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about
the recent death of another resident?
A. Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that
died.
B. Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
C. Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
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D. Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
D. Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears?
A. Keeping side rails raised
B. Using less lotion on the skin
C. Sliding the resident up in the bed
D. Dressing the resident in long sleeves
D. Dressing the resident in long sleeves
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a
resident. This is an example of
A. resident neglect.
B. resident abuse.
C. nurse aide carelessness.
D. nurse aide non-compliance.
B. resident abuse.
residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Attempting to deprive them of that dignity and respect is a violation
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of their rights and is viewed as abusive behavior. Abuse takes many
forms, including verbal abuse. Neglect is different from abuse. Neglect
is failing to provide care the resident needs, such as failing to provide
perineal care for an incontinent resident. Yelling at a resident goes
beyond carelessness and poor behavior. Such behavior by the staff is
considered abusive.
The nurse aide is legally obligated to report resident abuse
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
A. Pasta and rice
B. Meat and eggs
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Whole grains and milk products
B. Meat and eggs
Eggs and meats are sources of protein. Protein is also found in beans,
peas, soy products, and nuts. Protein is important to the body for
growing new tissue and repairing tissue. It is important when
encouraging residents' food intake that the nurse aide recognizes the
importance of different nutrients. Making sure residents eat enough
protein is important to the residents' health.
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of fiber, while pasta and
rice provide carbohydrates, which are essential for energy.
PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE EXAM Q. BANK |
{LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE
ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One
day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The
nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should
be watched closely.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's
great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate
action by the nurse aide?
A. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
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C. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
D. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago.
What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Report this to the charge nurse.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with
fiber.
D. Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel
movements.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about
the recent death of another resident?
A. Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that
died.
B. Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
C. Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
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D. Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
D. Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears?
A. Keeping side rails raised
B. Using less lotion on the skin
C. Sliding the resident up in the bed
D. Dressing the resident in long sleeves
D. Dressing the resident in long sleeves
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a
resident. This is an example of
A. resident neglect.
B. resident abuse.
C. nurse aide carelessness.
D. nurse aide non-compliance.
B. resident abuse.
residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Attempting to deprive them of that dignity and respect is a violation
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of their rights and is viewed as abusive behavior. Abuse takes many
forms, including verbal abuse. Neglect is different from abuse. Neglect
is failing to provide care the resident needs, such as failing to provide
perineal care for an incontinent resident. Yelling at a resident goes
beyond carelessness and poor behavior. Such behavior by the staff is
considered abusive.
The nurse aide is legally obligated to report resident abuse
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
A. Pasta and rice
B. Meat and eggs
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Whole grains and milk products
B. Meat and eggs
Eggs and meats are sources of protein. Protein is also found in beans,
peas, soy products, and nuts. Protein is important to the body for
growing new tissue and repairing tissue. It is important when
encouraging residents' food intake that the nurse aide recognizes the
importance of different nutrients. Making sure residents eat enough
protein is important to the residents' health.
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of fiber, while pasta and
rice provide carbohydrates, which are essential for energy.
