CNA Prometric Exam 2025 Graded A+
A Hoyer Lift is primarily used for ____.
a. helping to move a resident on to a stretcher
b. helping to move a resident to a chair
c. helping to move a resident into a vehicle
d. helping to move a resident into a bathtub - ANSWER-b. helping to move a resident to
a chair
A nurse asks you to perform something "stat". This means do it ____.
a. as soon as possible
b. before your shift ends
c. performing a "stat" action is out of the CNA's scope of practice and only should be
done by a licensed nurse
d. immediately - ANSWER-d. immediately
A nursing assistant is caring for a resident with MRSA and is wearing a gown and
gloves whenever she provides the resident's care. When she needs to go care for
another resident, she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
a. in the current patient's room
b. continue wearing equipment
c. in the hallway
d. in the next patient's room before touching that patient - ANSWER-a. in the current
patient's room
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. The patient's temperature should be taken ____.
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
b. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
c. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
d. 75 minutes after the drink was finished. - ANSWER-a. 15 minutes after the drink was
finished
A patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. On a spiritual front, the most
appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take is to ____
a. share your religious beliefs and understanding of the afterlife with the patient to give
them hope
b. offer to contact a pastor or spiritual leader if the patient desires it
c. pray for the patient aloud so they can see how much you care
,d. avoid discussing the diagnosis unless the patient brings it up - ANSWER-b. offer to
contact a pastor or spiritual leader if the patient desires it
A resident catches you off guard with a comment that is sexual. Your best response
would be to ____.
a. make a humorous comment in return
b. let the resident know that the comment is not acceptable to you
c. walk away and pretend you did not hear it
d. change the conversation to a different subject - ANSWER-b. let the resident know
that the comment is not acceptable to you
A resident died and his roommate is upset and wants to discuss it with you. What is the
best action to take?
a. Talk to the patient about a time you lost someone you loved and how you dealt with it
b. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings
c. Try and distract the patient by changing the subject and bringing up something
happy.
d. Remind the patient that death is a natural part of life and reassure him his roommate
had a great life and is in a better place - ANSWER-b. Talk with the roommate and allow
him to express his feelings
A resident has suffered a stroke. As a nursing assistant, you've been asked to help with
ambulation. The best position for doing this would be ____.
a. in back of the resident
b. on the resident's side that is unaffected
c. in front of the resident
d. on the resident's side that has been affected by the stroke - ANSWER-d. on the
resident's side that has been affected by the stroke
A resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling faint, blood pressure below
90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. The resident is most likely suffering from ____.
a. hypodermia
b. hypoglottis
c. hypertension
d. hypotension - ANSWER-d. hypotension
A resident in your care has called you for help. He claims he can't find his dentures. As
a nursing assistant, it is your responsibility to ____.
a. document the loss in the patient's medical record
b. tell the resident that you will notify the family contact member
c. ask the resident to refrain from eating until the dentures are located
, d. notify the supervising nurse - ANSWER-d. notify the supervising nurse
A resident in your care has just received news of a death in the family. What is the best
way to assist them with the grieving process?
a. Remind the resident that death is inevitable
b. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if he or she wishes to
talk about it
c. Suggest that the resident get his or her mind off of things by thinking of something
pleasant
d. Tell the resident about an experience you had with death and what helped you cope
with it. - ANSWER-b. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if
he or she wishes to talk about it
A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of
these is the best response to his actions?
a. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner.
b. Ask the resident to lower his voice in courtesy to other residents who are getting
upset.
c. Report the incident to the supervising nurse
d. Walk away from the patient in an effort to show you won't tolerate the behavior -
ANSWER-a. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner.
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to
follow?
a. Offer support and reassurance.
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
c. Talk and act in a calm manner.
d. Call for help immediately. - ANSWER-b. Have the resident take small sips of water
and place them in a downright position.
A resident in your care tells you that he does not like his current physician and wishes to
be seen by another doctor. Your response to this should be ____.
a. to help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this matter
b. to reassure the resident that his doctor is qualified and capable and encourage the
resident to respect the doctor
c. to gently tell the resident that the doctor has been assigned to him and he cannot
change physicians without a legal procedure
d. to acknowledge the resident's concerns and suggest a different medical provider -
ANSWER-a. to help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this
matter
A Hoyer Lift is primarily used for ____.
a. helping to move a resident on to a stretcher
b. helping to move a resident to a chair
c. helping to move a resident into a vehicle
d. helping to move a resident into a bathtub - ANSWER-b. helping to move a resident to
a chair
A nurse asks you to perform something "stat". This means do it ____.
a. as soon as possible
b. before your shift ends
c. performing a "stat" action is out of the CNA's scope of practice and only should be
done by a licensed nurse
d. immediately - ANSWER-d. immediately
A nursing assistant is caring for a resident with MRSA and is wearing a gown and
gloves whenever she provides the resident's care. When she needs to go care for
another resident, she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
a. in the current patient's room
b. continue wearing equipment
c. in the hallway
d. in the next patient's room before touching that patient - ANSWER-a. in the current
patient's room
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. The patient's temperature should be taken ____.
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
b. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
c. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
d. 75 minutes after the drink was finished. - ANSWER-a. 15 minutes after the drink was
finished
A patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. On a spiritual front, the most
appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take is to ____
a. share your religious beliefs and understanding of the afterlife with the patient to give
them hope
b. offer to contact a pastor or spiritual leader if the patient desires it
c. pray for the patient aloud so they can see how much you care
,d. avoid discussing the diagnosis unless the patient brings it up - ANSWER-b. offer to
contact a pastor or spiritual leader if the patient desires it
A resident catches you off guard with a comment that is sexual. Your best response
would be to ____.
a. make a humorous comment in return
b. let the resident know that the comment is not acceptable to you
c. walk away and pretend you did not hear it
d. change the conversation to a different subject - ANSWER-b. let the resident know
that the comment is not acceptable to you
A resident died and his roommate is upset and wants to discuss it with you. What is the
best action to take?
a. Talk to the patient about a time you lost someone you loved and how you dealt with it
b. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings
c. Try and distract the patient by changing the subject and bringing up something
happy.
d. Remind the patient that death is a natural part of life and reassure him his roommate
had a great life and is in a better place - ANSWER-b. Talk with the roommate and allow
him to express his feelings
A resident has suffered a stroke. As a nursing assistant, you've been asked to help with
ambulation. The best position for doing this would be ____.
a. in back of the resident
b. on the resident's side that is unaffected
c. in front of the resident
d. on the resident's side that has been affected by the stroke - ANSWER-d. on the
resident's side that has been affected by the stroke
A resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling faint, blood pressure below
90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. The resident is most likely suffering from ____.
a. hypodermia
b. hypoglottis
c. hypertension
d. hypotension - ANSWER-d. hypotension
A resident in your care has called you for help. He claims he can't find his dentures. As
a nursing assistant, it is your responsibility to ____.
a. document the loss in the patient's medical record
b. tell the resident that you will notify the family contact member
c. ask the resident to refrain from eating until the dentures are located
, d. notify the supervising nurse - ANSWER-d. notify the supervising nurse
A resident in your care has just received news of a death in the family. What is the best
way to assist them with the grieving process?
a. Remind the resident that death is inevitable
b. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if he or she wishes to
talk about it
c. Suggest that the resident get his or her mind off of things by thinking of something
pleasant
d. Tell the resident about an experience you had with death and what helped you cope
with it. - ANSWER-b. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if
he or she wishes to talk about it
A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of
these is the best response to his actions?
a. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner.
b. Ask the resident to lower his voice in courtesy to other residents who are getting
upset.
c. Report the incident to the supervising nurse
d. Walk away from the patient in an effort to show you won't tolerate the behavior -
ANSWER-a. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner.
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to
follow?
a. Offer support and reassurance.
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
c. Talk and act in a calm manner.
d. Call for help immediately. - ANSWER-b. Have the resident take small sips of water
and place them in a downright position.
A resident in your care tells you that he does not like his current physician and wishes to
be seen by another doctor. Your response to this should be ____.
a. to help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this matter
b. to reassure the resident that his doctor is qualified and capable and encourage the
resident to respect the doctor
c. to gently tell the resident that the doctor has been assigned to him and he cannot
change physicians without a legal procedure
d. to acknowledge the resident's concerns and suggest a different medical provider -
ANSWER-a. to help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this
matter
