CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE TEST LATEST VERSION
2025-2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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
PRACTICE TEST LATEST VERSION
2025-2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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
