PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE Q&A 2023

Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar? A. Shakiness or trembling B. Thirst and dry mouth C. Sweet breath odor D. Increased urine - Answer- A. Shakiness or trembling Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement A. after taking a nap. B. after eating a meal. C. just before bedtime. D. during the shift change. - Answer- B. after eating a meal. Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to A. find out what the resident plans to do for the day. B. make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed. C. ask if the resident has taken any medication recently. D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed. - Answer- D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed. While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action? A. Dress the resident quickly. B. Check the resident's vital signs. C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest. D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident. - Answer- C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest. The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to A. decide break times with other nurse aides. B. review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly. C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs. D. check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift. - Answer- C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.