CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE
TEST LATEST VERSION 2025-2026 DETAILED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1) 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."
2) 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
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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.
,7) CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Throw rugs
8) 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
9) Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
CORRECT ANSWER- Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other
abnormalities
10) To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward
from behind with a cupped fist
11) Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone
12) 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
13) A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or
odor)
14) 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
15) What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Ask the patient to check the water temperature
16) 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
, 17) 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
18) 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 me!" What is an appropriate response? - CORRECT
ANSWER- "I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
19) Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
CORRECT ANSWER- Nodding to show agreement, interest and
acknowledgment when another is talking
20) You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a
nurse on the phone when a family member approaches. You continue to
work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few moments of
silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate
action? - CORRECT ANSWER- Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the
delay and ask how you can help
21) Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue
decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Atrophy
22) Depression among the elderly: - CORRECT ANSWER- Is often
overlooked or unrecognized
23) A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and
that it is not working as he hands it to you. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is
turned on
24) According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most
vital and must be met before any other needs can be achieved? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Physical needs : Oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest
TEST LATEST VERSION 2025-2026 DETAILED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1) 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."
2) 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
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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.
,7) CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Throw rugs
8) 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
9) Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
CORRECT ANSWER- Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other
abnormalities
10) To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward
from behind with a cupped fist
11) Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone
12) 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
13) A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or
odor)
14) 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
15) What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Ask the patient to check the water temperature
16) 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
, 17) 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
18) 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 me!" What is an appropriate response? - CORRECT
ANSWER- "I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
19) Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
CORRECT ANSWER- Nodding to show agreement, interest and
acknowledgment when another is talking
20) You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a
nurse on the phone when a family member approaches. You continue to
work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few moments of
silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate
action? - CORRECT ANSWER- Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the
delay and ask how you can help
21) Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue
decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Atrophy
22) Depression among the elderly: - CORRECT ANSWER- Is often
overlooked or unrecognized
23) A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and
that it is not working as he hands it to you. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is
turned on
24) According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most
vital and must be met before any other needs can be achieved? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Physical needs : Oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest
