CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE TEST LATEST VERSION DETAILED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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.

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, 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

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, 17) A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing
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B home. After removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? -
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B CORRECT ANSWER- Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
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18) You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago
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B that resulted in right side weakness. You have been helping this person
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B dress for several months, when today she appears irritated and states,
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B "Just let me do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate
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B response? - CORRECT ANSWER- "I'm right here if you need me. Just
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B tell me if you need help."
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19) Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal B B B B B B B


B communication - CORRECT ANSWER- Nodding to show agreement, B B B B B B B


B interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
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20) You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next
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Bto a nurse on the phone when a family member approaches. You
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Bcontinue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few
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Bmoments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me. " What is
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Ban appropriate
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action? - CORRECT ANSWER- Make eye contact, smile, apologize for
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the delay and ask how you can help
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21) Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue
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B decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called? -
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B CORRECT ANSWER- Atrophy B B




22) Depression among the elderly: - CORRECT ANSWER- Is B B B B B B B


B often overlooked or unrecognized
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23) A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid
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B and that it is not working as he hands it to you. What should you do? -
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B CORRECT ANSWER- Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure
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B it is turned on
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24) According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the B B B B B B B B B


B most vital and must be met before any other needs can be achieved? -
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B CORRECT ANSWER- Physical needs : Oxygen, water, food, B B B B B B B


B elimination and rest B B




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, 25) Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential
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infection in a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER- A temperature
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reading of
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98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
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26) A patient you are caring for is getting stronger and feels able to
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B transfer himself from bed to chair without your assistance. Which of
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B the following statement is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER- The CNA
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B should notify the nurse of the changes in the patients level of ability
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27) You are assigned to evacuate bedbound patients from your unit
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B after a fire alarm is triggered. The fire doors have closed at the end of
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B your hall. Which of the following is true? - CORRECT ANSWER- The
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B doors can be opened manually to remove patients, visitors and staff
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28) A CNA overhears a co-worker complaining about a nurse, "She
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B actually told me to go toilet the patient when she was just in the room
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B and could have done it herself! She treats me like I am her slave. I'm so
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B over it!" Which of the following statements is correct regarding this
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B scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER- The nursing assistant doesn't truly
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B understand her role in the healthcare system
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29) The care plan instructs the nurse aide to dress the resident in a
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Blong- sleeve button up shirt. The nurse aide knows that the resident will
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Bbe participating in an outdoor event this morning and feels that the long-
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sleeve shirt would cause the patient to overheat, due to the high
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Btemperature outside. What is an appropriate action for this nurse aide? -
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BCORRECT ANSWER- Talk to the nurse about her concerns prior to
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Bdressing the patient B B




30) A bed alarm signals when a patient is getting out of bed, so the
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B CNA can: - CORRECT ANSWER- Assist the patient for safety
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31) You are working the night shift in a facility and the hall lights are
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B dimmed at 9PM to facilitate sleep. When at tge nurse's station with your
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B co- workers, What is an important consideration? - CORRECT
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B ANSWER- Conversations should remain hushed do that patients can
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B sleep

32) A patient who frequently screams, "Help me" begins screaming.
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B You are charting vital signs at the nursing station and decide to check on
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