CNA PROMETRIC EXAM PRACTICE CERTIFIED NURSING
ASSISTANT SKILLS KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY EXAM
REVIEW 2026/2027 || MULTIPLE QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS || EXPERT-VERIFIED & GRADED A+ ||
BLUEPRINT FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
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.
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."
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."
ASSISTANT SKILLS KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY EXAM
REVIEW 2026/2027 || MULTIPLE QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS || EXPERT-VERIFIED & GRADED A+ ||
BLUEPRINT FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
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.
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."
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."
