CNA PROMETRIC EXAM
PRACTICE (DETAILED
ANSWERS) 2024 -
DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
Answers, guidelines, workings
and references
A CNA overhears a co-worker complaining about a nurse, "She actually told
me to go toilet the patient when she was just in the room and could have done
it herself! She treats me like I am her slave. I'm so over it!" Which of the
following statements is correct regarding this scenario? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The
nursing assistant doesn't truly understand her role in the healthcare system
,Which of the following decreases the resident's risk of skin breakdown? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Bathing
When a resident has her fists raised to strike out, what should be the first
response by the nurse aide? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Move away from the resident
When caring for a resident who is receiving oxygen, which of the following is
the nurse's aide's role? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Make sure the resident has frequent
mouth care
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? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-To a non-moving part of the bed(
bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? -
✔✔✔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? -
✔✔✔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? - ✔✔✔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
PRACTICE (DETAILED
ANSWERS) 2024 -
DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
Answers, guidelines, workings
and references
A CNA overhears a co-worker complaining about a nurse, "She actually told
me to go toilet the patient when she was just in the room and could have done
it herself! She treats me like I am her slave. I'm so over it!" Which of the
following statements is correct regarding this scenario? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The
nursing assistant doesn't truly understand her role in the healthcare system
,Which of the following decreases the resident's risk of skin breakdown? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Bathing
When a resident has her fists raised to strike out, what should be the first
response by the nurse aide? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Move away from the resident
When caring for a resident who is receiving oxygen, which of the following is
the nurse's aide's role? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Make sure the resident has frequent
mouth care
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? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-To a non-moving part of the bed(
bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? -
✔✔✔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? -
✔✔✔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? - ✔✔✔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
