CNA PROMETRIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,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?
- 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWER Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? - 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? -
ANSWER Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: - ANSWER Notice any
red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Sound the alarm/alert others to the
fire
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? - ANSWER Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - ANSWER Is often overlooked or unrecognized
A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and that it is not
working as he hands it to you. What should you do? - ANSWER Inspect the hearing aid
for cracks and make sure it is turned on
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be
met before any other needs can be achieved? - ANSWER Physical needs : Oxygen,
water, food, elimination and rest
Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient? -
ANSWER A temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,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?
- 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWER Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? - 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? -
ANSWER Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: - ANSWER Notice any
red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Sound the alarm/alert others to the
fire
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? - ANSWER Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - ANSWER Is often overlooked or unrecognized
A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and that it is not
working as he hands it to you. What should you do? - ANSWER Inspect the hearing aid
for cracks and make sure it is turned on
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be
met before any other needs can be achieved? - ANSWER Physical needs : Oxygen,
water, food, elimination and rest
Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient? -
ANSWER A temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
