CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE TEST LATEST
VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
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? - ✔ANASWER✔-"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?
- ✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔- 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? - ✔ANASWER✔-Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention
quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔-Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
✔ANASWER✔-Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - ✔ANASWER✔- Thrust firmly
on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - ✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔-Report the change to the nurse
,What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔- 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
me!" What is an appropriate response? -
✔ANASWER✔-"I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
✔ANASWER✔-Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when
another is talking
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? -
✔ANASWER✔-Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can
help
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? -
✔ANASWER✔-Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - ✔ANASWER✔-Is often overlooked or unrecognized
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? -
✔ANASWER✔-Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is turned on
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be
met before any other needs can be achieved? - ✔ANASWER✔- Physical needs : Oxygen,
water, food, elimination and rest
Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient? -
✔ANASWER✔-A temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
A patient you are caring for is getting stronger and feels able to transfer himself from
bed to chair without your assistance. Which of the following statement is correct? -
✔ANASWER✔-The CNA should notify the nurse of the changes in the patients level of
ability
VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
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? - ✔ANASWER✔-"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?
- ✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔- 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? - ✔ANASWER✔-Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention
quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔-Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
✔ANASWER✔-Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - ✔ANASWER✔- Thrust firmly
on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - ✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔-Report the change to the nurse
,What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? -
✔ANASWER✔-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? - ✔ANASWER✔- 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
me!" What is an appropriate response? -
✔ANASWER✔-"I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
✔ANASWER✔-Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when
another is talking
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? -
✔ANASWER✔-Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can
help
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? -
✔ANASWER✔-Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - ✔ANASWER✔-Is often overlooked or unrecognized
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? -
✔ANASWER✔-Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is turned on
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be
met before any other needs can be achieved? - ✔ANASWER✔- Physical needs : Oxygen,
water, food, elimination and rest
Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient? -
✔ANASWER✔-A temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
A patient you are caring for is getting stronger and feels able to transfer himself from
bed to chair without your assistance. Which of the following statement is correct? -
✔ANASWER✔-The CNA should notify the nurse of the changes in the patients level of
ability
