CNA Prometric Exam Practice Questions with correct
answers
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? Correct Answer - To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? Correct 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? Correct 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? 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
answers
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? Correct Answer - To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? Correct 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? Correct 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? 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
