CNA Prometric WRITTEN EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?
A. Ensure the resident can return home
B. Provide meaningful activities for the resident
C. Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
D. Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) - answer>>C. Help the resident improve his/her
level of functioning
A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Give the resident fluids in small amounts.
B. Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips.
C. Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea.
D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher. - answer>>D. Remove any fluids at the
bedside including the water pitcher.
NPO: nothing by mouth
While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and
will not bend. The nurse aide should
A. continue exercises but move onto another joint.
B. continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging.
C. apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly.
,D. suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow. - answer>>A. continue exercises but
move onto another joint.
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
A. It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.
B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.
C. Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion. - answer>>C. Providing opportunities
for activity and periods for rest is important.
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care plan states the
resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Orient the resident to person, place and time.
B. Review how to use the call light with the resident.
C. Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
D. Try to find out if there is something the resident needs. - answer>>D. Try to find out if there is
something the resident needs.
How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?
A. Partial assistance with range of motion exercises
B. Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
C. Minimal assistance to just remind the resident when it is time to exercise.
D. Minimal assistance to provide extremity support while the resident moves joints - answer>>B. Full
assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should
,A. make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
B. remove oxygen when the resident is eating.
C. place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door.
D. limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident. - answer>>A. make sure the tubing is free of
kinks.
When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide
should
A. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
B. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
D. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage. - answer>>C. report the skin opening to the charge
nurse as soon as possible.
Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early
dementia?
A. "Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m."
B. "You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you."
C. "This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?"
D. "Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?" - answer>>D. "Look at the time.
Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?"
A resident has returned from the hospital after a hip replacement. The nurse aide should expect that
the resident will be
A. dependent and need total care.
B. confined to bed for several weeks.
C. going to physical therapy to increase mobility.
, D. receiving range of motion (ROM) exercises to hip. - answer>>C. going to physical therapy to increase
mobility.
Beginning Procedure Actions - answer>>1.*Wash hands thoroughly prior to entering room or when in
room
2. Assemble needed equipment
3.Go to resident's room, knock and pause before entering.
4. *Introduce self by name and title
5. *Identify the resident by facility policies and address them by name.
6. Ask visitors to leave the room and inform them where they may wait.
7.*Provide privacy throughout procedure; pull curtains, shut door, properly cover patient as needed.
8.*Explain procedure to resident; speak clearly, slowly and directly to resident, maintaining face to face
contact whenever possible.
9. Answer resident's questions about the procedure.
10. Allow resident to assist as much as possible.
11. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
Ending Procedure Actions - answer>>1.*Position resident comfortably.
2.*Return bed to lowest position.
3.*Leave signal cord, telephone and water within reach.
4.*Perform a general safety check.
5. Open curtain.
6. Care for equipment following policy.
7.*Wash hands.
8. Let visitors know they may return.
9.*Report completion of task and observation of any abnormalities and record actions and
observations.
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure - answer>>1.Clean ear pieces and diaphragm with antiseptic wipe.
UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?
A. Ensure the resident can return home
B. Provide meaningful activities for the resident
C. Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
D. Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) - answer>>C. Help the resident improve his/her
level of functioning
A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Give the resident fluids in small amounts.
B. Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips.
C. Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea.
D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher. - answer>>D. Remove any fluids at the
bedside including the water pitcher.
NPO: nothing by mouth
While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and
will not bend. The nurse aide should
A. continue exercises but move onto another joint.
B. continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging.
C. apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly.
,D. suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow. - answer>>A. continue exercises but
move onto another joint.
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
A. It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.
B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.
C. Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion. - answer>>C. Providing opportunities
for activity and periods for rest is important.
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care plan states the
resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Orient the resident to person, place and time.
B. Review how to use the call light with the resident.
C. Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
D. Try to find out if there is something the resident needs. - answer>>D. Try to find out if there is
something the resident needs.
How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?
A. Partial assistance with range of motion exercises
B. Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
C. Minimal assistance to just remind the resident when it is time to exercise.
D. Minimal assistance to provide extremity support while the resident moves joints - answer>>B. Full
assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should
,A. make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
B. remove oxygen when the resident is eating.
C. place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door.
D. limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident. - answer>>A. make sure the tubing is free of
kinks.
When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide
should
A. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
B. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
D. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage. - answer>>C. report the skin opening to the charge
nurse as soon as possible.
Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early
dementia?
A. "Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m."
B. "You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you."
C. "This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?"
D. "Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?" - answer>>D. "Look at the time.
Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?"
A resident has returned from the hospital after a hip replacement. The nurse aide should expect that
the resident will be
A. dependent and need total care.
B. confined to bed for several weeks.
C. going to physical therapy to increase mobility.
, D. receiving range of motion (ROM) exercises to hip. - answer>>C. going to physical therapy to increase
mobility.
Beginning Procedure Actions - answer>>1.*Wash hands thoroughly prior to entering room or when in
room
2. Assemble needed equipment
3.Go to resident's room, knock and pause before entering.
4. *Introduce self by name and title
5. *Identify the resident by facility policies and address them by name.
6. Ask visitors to leave the room and inform them where they may wait.
7.*Provide privacy throughout procedure; pull curtains, shut door, properly cover patient as needed.
8.*Explain procedure to resident; speak clearly, slowly and directly to resident, maintaining face to face
contact whenever possible.
9. Answer resident's questions about the procedure.
10. Allow resident to assist as much as possible.
11. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
Ending Procedure Actions - answer>>1.*Position resident comfortably.
2.*Return bed to lowest position.
3.*Leave signal cord, telephone and water within reach.
4.*Perform a general safety check.
5. Open curtain.
6. Care for equipment following policy.
7.*Wash hands.
8. Let visitors know they may return.
9.*Report completion of task and observation of any abnormalities and record actions and
observations.
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure - answer>>1.Clean ear pieces and diaphragm with antiseptic wipe.
