CNA PROMETRIC
TEST EXAM
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADED A+
EXAM COVER SHEET
PROGRAM: NR (Nursing Program)
COURSE NAME: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
EXAM NAME: PROMETRIC EXAM TEST
PROMETRIC EXAM TEST
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
,A resident who previously used to ambulate independently to the bathroom now
requests assistance each time they need to void. The change in functional status is new
and may indicate an underlying medical issue such as weakness, infection, or
neurological decline. The nurse aide must determine the safest and most appropriate
action while staying within their scope of practice. What is the appropriate response by
the nurse aide?
A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
B. Understand that these changes are just a normal part of aging.
C. Update the resident's care plan and explain the change to the charge nurse.
D. Encourage independence and suggest that the resident try going to the bathroom on
her own.
Correct Answer: A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
A nurse aide is responsible for proper disposal of contaminated and potentially
hazardous items used during patient care. During post-care cleanup, the aide has a used
disposable razor that was utilized for shaving a resident. What is the appropriate action
for disposal of this item?
A. Throw the razor away in a trash can.
B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
C. Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
D. Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away.
Correct Answer: B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national
standards for protecting patient privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings. A
nurse aide must understand how this law applies to daily practice when handling patient
information. What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in relation to nursing assistant
responsibilities?
A. Allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
B. Provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
D. Provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
Correct Answer: C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
A nurse aide is caring for a resident who requires assistance with ambulation. After
helping the resident and ensuring they are safely positioned in their room, the nurse
aide prepares to leave. What is the most important action before exiting the room?
A. Turn on the resident's television.
B. Make sure the resident's bedpan is within reach.
C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
D. Say to the resident, "Remember that you need help to walk."
Correct Answer: C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
While bathing a resident, a nurse aide notices new swelling in both of the resident’s
ankles that was not previously documented. The resident does not report pain, but the
TEST EXAM
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADED A+
EXAM COVER SHEET
PROGRAM: NR (Nursing Program)
COURSE NAME: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
EXAM NAME: PROMETRIC EXAM TEST
PROMETRIC EXAM TEST
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
,A resident who previously used to ambulate independently to the bathroom now
requests assistance each time they need to void. The change in functional status is new
and may indicate an underlying medical issue such as weakness, infection, or
neurological decline. The nurse aide must determine the safest and most appropriate
action while staying within their scope of practice. What is the appropriate response by
the nurse aide?
A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
B. Understand that these changes are just a normal part of aging.
C. Update the resident's care plan and explain the change to the charge nurse.
D. Encourage independence and suggest that the resident try going to the bathroom on
her own.
Correct Answer: A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
A nurse aide is responsible for proper disposal of contaminated and potentially
hazardous items used during patient care. During post-care cleanup, the aide has a used
disposable razor that was utilized for shaving a resident. What is the appropriate action
for disposal of this item?
A. Throw the razor away in a trash can.
B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
C. Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
D. Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away.
Correct Answer: B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national
standards for protecting patient privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings. A
nurse aide must understand how this law applies to daily practice when handling patient
information. What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in relation to nursing assistant
responsibilities?
A. Allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
B. Provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
D. Provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
Correct Answer: C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
A nurse aide is caring for a resident who requires assistance with ambulation. After
helping the resident and ensuring they are safely positioned in their room, the nurse
aide prepares to leave. What is the most important action before exiting the room?
A. Turn on the resident's television.
B. Make sure the resident's bedpan is within reach.
C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
D. Say to the resident, "Remember that you need help to walk."
Correct Answer: C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
While bathing a resident, a nurse aide notices new swelling in both of the resident’s
ankles that was not previously documented. The resident does not report pain, but the
