Cna Prometric Exam Practice Test Questions And Correct Detailed Answers

CNA PROMETRIC EXAM PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS


A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The nurse
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has educated the patient on diet modifications. Later, he says that he
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can't remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should have
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pretzels or a candy bar. What is the best response? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-"The nurse is the best to answer that question. Let me get | | | | | | | | | | | |



her for you."
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Which of the following settings provides short term care and
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stabilization for patients with acute ( sudden, immediate and severe)
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health conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-a hospital
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When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an
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appropriate communication method to encourage conversation and
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support the patient's emotional well-being? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Asking open ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
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Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being
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told that she can no longer live alone. She has been seen frequently
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crying and stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that people
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,come in and out of my room all the time without notice. This is my
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bedroom. I miss my privacy." What is a measure you can take to help
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her adjust? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Make sure her privacy is respected
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and knock before entering
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When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will expose
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the CNA to body fluids, when should the gloves be put on? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-after preparing supplies but immediately before beginning | | | | | |



the skill on the patient
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When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a telephone at you
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and yells at you to get out. He is pacing, appears agitated and is
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mumbling to himself. As you retreat toward the door, he lunges at you,
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trying to grab your arm. What should the CNA do? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention | | | | | | | | |



quickly.


CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Throw rugs | |




A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for
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that task, she gets mad and says, "it's not that hard, just figure it out!".
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What is an appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Refuse to
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perform the task for patient safety
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,Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or
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other abnormalities
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To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from | | | | | | | | |



behind with a cupped fist
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Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone | | | | |




A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit.
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What is an appropriate action to take to ensure the patient's safety? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of
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stress in the patient to the nurse immediately
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A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or
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odor)


A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today.
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What is an appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Report the
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change to the nurse | | |

, What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - CORRECT
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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
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patient has been confined to bed for 3 days and is very weak. What is an
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important safety step to take before assisting the patient to stand? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting
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on the edge of the bed for several minutes
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A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After
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removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire | | | | | |




You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that
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resulted in right side weakness. You have been helping this person dress
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|for several months, when today she appears irritated and states, "Just
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let me do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response?
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|- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-"I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if
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you need help." | |




Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Nodding to show agreement, interest and
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acknowledgment when another is talking | | | |