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**CNA PROMETRIC 2026-2027: COMPLETE PRACTICE
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# SECTION 1: ROLE OF THE NURSE AIDE & LEGAL/ETHICAL ISSUES (25
Questions)
**Q1.** A resident refuses a bath, saying “I’ll take one tomorrow.” What should
the CNA do FIRST?
A) Force the bath to maintain hygiene
B) Document refusal and try again next day
C) Ask family to convince the resident
D) Give a bed bath anyway
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse care. Document and
reattempt later.
**Q2.** Which action violates resident rights?
A) Closing door during care
B) Calling resident by preferred name
C) Reading resident’s mail without permission
D) Explaining procedure before starting
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**Answer: C** – Rationale: Reading mail without consent violates privacy and
confidentiality.
**Q3.** A CNA sees a coworker hitting a resident. The CNA must:
A) Ignore to avoid conflict
B) Report immediately to the nurse
C) Confront coworker privately
D) Quit the job
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Mandated reporting of abuse/neglect is legally
required.
**Q4.** Why use two resident identifiers before care?
A) Prevent falls
B) Prevent mistaken identity
C) Save time
D) Follow family request
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Two identifiers (e.g., name and DOB) ensure correct
resident.
**Q5.** A resident tells you a secret and asks you not to tell. You should:
A) Keep the secret
B) Tell the nurse if safety is involved
C) Tell other residents
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D) Ignore the resident
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Confidentiality does not apply when resident safety is
at risk.
**Q6.** What is the BEST way to maintain a resident’s dignity?
A) Leave door open during care
B) Expose only the body part being washed
C) Rush through care
D) Talk over resident with another aide
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Minimizing exposure respects dignity.
**Q7.** A CNA documents care before giving it. This is:
A) Fraud
B) Acceptable if busy
C) Good time management
D) Required by law
**Answer: A** – Rationale: Charting care before it is done is falsification.
**Q8.** A resident wants to go to the bathroom alone but is unsteady. What should
CNA do?
A) Allow it – right to independence
B) Say no and use bedpan
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C) Offer assistance and stay nearby
D) Restrain in wheelchair
**Answer: C** – Rationale: Balance safety with autonomy.
**Q9.** Which is an example of battery?
A) Telling a resident they are lazy
B) Giving a bed bath after refusal
C) Losing dentures
D) Forgetting to raise side rails
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Battery is harmful or offensive touching without
consent.
**Q10.** A CNA is asked to perform a sterile dressing change. The CNA should:
A) Do it carefully
B) Refuse if not trained
C) Watch YouTube first
D) Ask family for permission
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Only perform tasks within your scope of practice.
**Q11.** What should a CNA do if a resident calls for help but CNA is with
another resident?
A) Ignore the call
**CNA PROMETRIC 2026-2027: COMPLETE PRACTICE
EXAM BANK – 200+ GRADED A+ QUESTIONS WITH
RATIONALES – FIRST-TIME PASS GUARANTEED**
# SECTION 1: ROLE OF THE NURSE AIDE & LEGAL/ETHICAL ISSUES (25
Questions)
**Q1.** A resident refuses a bath, saying “I’ll take one tomorrow.” What should
the CNA do FIRST?
A) Force the bath to maintain hygiene
B) Document refusal and try again next day
C) Ask family to convince the resident
D) Give a bed bath anyway
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse care. Document and
reattempt later.
**Q2.** Which action violates resident rights?
A) Closing door during care
B) Calling resident by preferred name
C) Reading resident’s mail without permission
D) Explaining procedure before starting
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**Answer: C** – Rationale: Reading mail without consent violates privacy and
confidentiality.
**Q3.** A CNA sees a coworker hitting a resident. The CNA must:
A) Ignore to avoid conflict
B) Report immediately to the nurse
C) Confront coworker privately
D) Quit the job
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Mandated reporting of abuse/neglect is legally
required.
**Q4.** Why use two resident identifiers before care?
A) Prevent falls
B) Prevent mistaken identity
C) Save time
D) Follow family request
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Two identifiers (e.g., name and DOB) ensure correct
resident.
**Q5.** A resident tells you a secret and asks you not to tell. You should:
A) Keep the secret
B) Tell the nurse if safety is involved
C) Tell other residents
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D) Ignore the resident
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Confidentiality does not apply when resident safety is
at risk.
**Q6.** What is the BEST way to maintain a resident’s dignity?
A) Leave door open during care
B) Expose only the body part being washed
C) Rush through care
D) Talk over resident with another aide
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Minimizing exposure respects dignity.
**Q7.** A CNA documents care before giving it. This is:
A) Fraud
B) Acceptable if busy
C) Good time management
D) Required by law
**Answer: A** – Rationale: Charting care before it is done is falsification.
**Q8.** A resident wants to go to the bathroom alone but is unsteady. What should
CNA do?
A) Allow it – right to independence
B) Say no and use bedpan
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C) Offer assistance and stay nearby
D) Restrain in wheelchair
**Answer: C** – Rationale: Balance safety with autonomy.
**Q9.** Which is an example of battery?
A) Telling a resident they are lazy
B) Giving a bed bath after refusal
C) Losing dentures
D) Forgetting to raise side rails
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Battery is harmful or offensive touching without
consent.
**Q10.** A CNA is asked to perform a sterile dressing change. The CNA should:
A) Do it carefully
B) Refuse if not trained
C) Watch YouTube first
D) Ask family for permission
**Answer: B** – Rationale: Only perform tasks within your scope of practice.
**Q11.** What should a CNA do if a resident calls for help but CNA is with
another resident?
A) Ignore the call
