Florida CNA Prometric Written Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as
A. a skin fold.
B. a pressure ulcer.
C. skin breakdown.
D. a pressure point.
Correct Answer
D. a pressure point.
Question 2
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the
nurse aide because it
A. allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
B. provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
C. identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
D. provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
Correct Answer
C. identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
Question 3
How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?
A. Partial assistance with range of motion exercises
B. Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
C. Minimal assistance to just remind the resident when it is time to exercise.
D. Minimal assistance to provide extremity support while the resident moves joints
Correct Answer
B. Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
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,Question 4
The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning
of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to
A. decide break times with other nurse aides.
B. review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
D. check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift.
Correct Answer
C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
Question 5
Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to
A. find out what the resident plans to do for the day.
B. make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed.
C. ask if the resident has taken any medication recently.
D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
Correct Answer
D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
Question 6
When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's
foot. The nurse aide should
A. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
B. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
D. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage.
Correct Answer
C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
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,Question 7
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's
breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's
first action?
A. Dress the resident quickly.
B. Check the resident's vital signs.
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident.
Correct Answer
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
Question 8
Which of the following is most important to closely observe when a resident wears
elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation?
A. The resident's shoe-fit
B. The resident's pulse rate
C. The way the resident walks
D. The color of the resident's toes
Correct Answer
D. The color of the resident's toes
Question 9
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best
response by the nurse aide is to
A. explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
B. try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
D. remind the resident, "You do have the right to refuse care."
Correct Answer
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
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, Question 10
A resident is being showered while sitting in a showerchair. The resident says, ""I feel
weak. I think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for
help and
A. making sure the water temperature is proper.
B. getting the resident back to her room right away.
C. finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas.
D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
Correct Answer
D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
Question 11
An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The
resident closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
B. Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit.
C. Explain that the facility's policies do not allow for this type of visiting.
D. Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel.
Correct Answer
A. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
Question 12
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red
and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?
A. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
C. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
D. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently.
Correct Answer
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as
A. a skin fold.
B. a pressure ulcer.
C. skin breakdown.
D. a pressure point.
Correct Answer
D. a pressure point.
Question 2
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the
nurse aide because it
A. allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
B. provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
C. identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
D. provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
Correct Answer
C. identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
Question 3
How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?
A. Partial assistance with range of motion exercises
B. Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
C. Minimal assistance to just remind the resident when it is time to exercise.
D. Minimal assistance to provide extremity support while the resident moves joints
Correct Answer
B. Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
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,Question 4
The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning
of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to
A. decide break times with other nurse aides.
B. review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
D. check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift.
Correct Answer
C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
Question 5
Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to
A. find out what the resident plans to do for the day.
B. make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed.
C. ask if the resident has taken any medication recently.
D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
Correct Answer
D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
Question 6
When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's
foot. The nurse aide should
A. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
B. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
D. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage.
Correct Answer
C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
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,Question 7
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's
breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's
first action?
A. Dress the resident quickly.
B. Check the resident's vital signs.
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident.
Correct Answer
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
Question 8
Which of the following is most important to closely observe when a resident wears
elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation?
A. The resident's shoe-fit
B. The resident's pulse rate
C. The way the resident walks
D. The color of the resident's toes
Correct Answer
D. The color of the resident's toes
Question 9
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best
response by the nurse aide is to
A. explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
B. try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
D. remind the resident, "You do have the right to refuse care."
Correct Answer
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
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, Question 10
A resident is being showered while sitting in a showerchair. The resident says, ""I feel
weak. I think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for
help and
A. making sure the water temperature is proper.
B. getting the resident back to her room right away.
C. finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas.
D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
Correct Answer
D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
Question 11
An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The
resident closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
B. Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit.
C. Explain that the facility's policies do not allow for this type of visiting.
D. Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel.
Correct Answer
A. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
Question 12
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red
and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?
A. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
C. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
D. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently.
Correct Answer
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
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