CNA Prometric Exam Questions & Answers 2026 | High-Yield
Review | Graded A+
1. Which activity should the nurse implement to decrease shearing force on the
patient with a stage II pressure ulcer?
Lubricate the area with baby oil
Avoid sliding the patient in bed
Maintain good hydration
Pull patient up under the arms
2. If a resident consistently reports the urge to have a bowel movement shortly
after meals, how should a CNA respond to ensure proper care?
Advise the resident to wait until they feel uncomfortable.
Encourage the resident to use the restroom after meals.
Inform the resident that it's normal to feel this way at any time.
Suggest that the resident avoid eating to prevent the urge.
3. A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat
information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide do first?
Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid
Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear
Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced
Make sure the hearing aid is turned on
,4. In a scenario where a patient is bedridden for an extended period, which
nursing intervention would be most appropriate to prevent complications
related to pressure points?
Encouraging the patient to remain in one position
Providing a high-calorie diet
Regularly repositioning the patient
Increasing the patient's fluid intake
5. If a nurse aide observes a resident with Alzheimer's disease showing signs of
distress, what would be an appropriate initial action to take?
Inform other staff members to monitor the resident without
intervention.
Assess the resident for hunger or the need to use the bathroom.
Immediately call for a doctor to evaluate the resident.
Redirect the resident to a different activity without assessment.
6. If a nurse aide finds a resident who is unable to speak and is showing signs of
choking, what should be the nurse aide's immediate course of action?
Provide an abdominal thrust
Lower the resident to the floor
Ask the resident if they can talk
Check the resident's ABCs
7. Which of the following resident complaints should be reported immediately
to the charge nurse?
Difficulty urinating
, Chest pain
Night sweats
Stiff joints
8. If a nurse aide forgets to wear gloves while removing soiled linen from a bed,
what potential risk could arise?
No significant risk involved
Increased risk of infection transmission
Improved communication with the resident
Enhanced comfort for the resident
9. If a resident has sensitive skin and experiences irritation after shaving, what
should the nurse aide do differently next time?
Use a disposable razor without any additional steps.
Shave the beard without any preparation.
Apply aftershave lotion immediately after shaving.
Use a warm, wet wash cloth to soften the beard before shaving.
10. Which foods might the CNA suggest for a high protein diet?
Bread, popcorn
Rice, pasta
Meat, milk, eggs
Melon, strawberries
, 11. If a nurse aide encounters a resident who is unable to use a bedpan
independently, what should they consider when providing assistance?
The resident's previous toileting habits.
The nurse aide's personal preferences for care.
The resident's safety and comfort during the process.
The time it takes to assist the resident.
12. What is the appropriate first action for a nurse aide when a resident is
choking and cannot speak?
Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal
thrusts
Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw
Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the
blockage
13. If an elderly resident is experiencing a decrease in taste sensation and smell,
what strategies could a CNA implement to encourage better nutrition?
Reduce meal frequency to avoid overwhelming the resident.
Serve only bland foods to avoid overwhelming the resident.
Enhance food presentation and introduce stronger flavors or
spices.
Encourage the resident to skip meals if they are not hungry.
14. What should a nurse aide ensure is accessible to a resident before leaving
their room?
Review | Graded A+
1. Which activity should the nurse implement to decrease shearing force on the
patient with a stage II pressure ulcer?
Lubricate the area with baby oil
Avoid sliding the patient in bed
Maintain good hydration
Pull patient up under the arms
2. If a resident consistently reports the urge to have a bowel movement shortly
after meals, how should a CNA respond to ensure proper care?
Advise the resident to wait until they feel uncomfortable.
Encourage the resident to use the restroom after meals.
Inform the resident that it's normal to feel this way at any time.
Suggest that the resident avoid eating to prevent the urge.
3. A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat
information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide do first?
Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid
Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear
Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced
Make sure the hearing aid is turned on
,4. In a scenario where a patient is bedridden for an extended period, which
nursing intervention would be most appropriate to prevent complications
related to pressure points?
Encouraging the patient to remain in one position
Providing a high-calorie diet
Regularly repositioning the patient
Increasing the patient's fluid intake
5. If a nurse aide observes a resident with Alzheimer's disease showing signs of
distress, what would be an appropriate initial action to take?
Inform other staff members to monitor the resident without
intervention.
Assess the resident for hunger or the need to use the bathroom.
Immediately call for a doctor to evaluate the resident.
Redirect the resident to a different activity without assessment.
6. If a nurse aide finds a resident who is unable to speak and is showing signs of
choking, what should be the nurse aide's immediate course of action?
Provide an abdominal thrust
Lower the resident to the floor
Ask the resident if they can talk
Check the resident's ABCs
7. Which of the following resident complaints should be reported immediately
to the charge nurse?
Difficulty urinating
, Chest pain
Night sweats
Stiff joints
8. If a nurse aide forgets to wear gloves while removing soiled linen from a bed,
what potential risk could arise?
No significant risk involved
Increased risk of infection transmission
Improved communication with the resident
Enhanced comfort for the resident
9. If a resident has sensitive skin and experiences irritation after shaving, what
should the nurse aide do differently next time?
Use a disposable razor without any additional steps.
Shave the beard without any preparation.
Apply aftershave lotion immediately after shaving.
Use a warm, wet wash cloth to soften the beard before shaving.
10. Which foods might the CNA suggest for a high protein diet?
Bread, popcorn
Rice, pasta
Meat, milk, eggs
Melon, strawberries
, 11. If a nurse aide encounters a resident who is unable to use a bedpan
independently, what should they consider when providing assistance?
The resident's previous toileting habits.
The nurse aide's personal preferences for care.
The resident's safety and comfort during the process.
The time it takes to assist the resident.
12. What is the appropriate first action for a nurse aide when a resident is
choking and cannot speak?
Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal
thrusts
Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw
Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the
blockage
13. If an elderly resident is experiencing a decrease in taste sensation and smell,
what strategies could a CNA implement to encourage better nutrition?
Reduce meal frequency to avoid overwhelming the resident.
Serve only bland foods to avoid overwhelming the resident.
Enhance food presentation and introduce stronger flavors or
spices.
Encourage the resident to skip meals if they are not hungry.
14. What should a nurse aide ensure is accessible to a resident before leaving
their room?
