PROMETRIC CNA FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
CERTIFICATION STUDY PACK
●● Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change
seen in elderly residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily
Answer: C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
●● A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The
nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot.
The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide
should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the
shift.
D. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other
residents.
,Answer: B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the
bathroom.
Residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia often lack the ability to
explain physical needs, problems or discomfort. When the resident is in
pain, the staff may observe the resident becoming more restless. A
resident who has to use the bathroom may say "my tummy hurts" when
the resident's mind no longer recognizes the meaning of body signs such
as a full bladder. The resident's behavior may hold clues that the nurse
aide should pay attention to. A resident rubbing his stomach could be a
sign of a number of different things: hunger, nausea, the need to urinate
or have a bowel movement. There could also be a serious health
problem.
●● A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells
the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
Answer: D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
●● While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a
seizure. The nurse aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
, B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth.
Answer: C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
●● When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to
help prevent
A. atrophy.
B. shearing.
C. infections.
D. contractures.
Answer: B. shearing.
●● A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following
is part of the catheter care procedure performed by the nurse aide?
A. Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward.
B. Clean the catheter, starting at the end and moving towards the
genitalia.
C. Disconnect the drainage bag from the catheter to empty the bag fully.
D. Cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back.
Answer: A. Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving
downward.
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
CERTIFICATION STUDY PACK
●● Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change
seen in elderly residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily
Answer: C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
●● A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The
nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot.
The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide
should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the
shift.
D. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other
residents.
,Answer: B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the
bathroom.
Residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia often lack the ability to
explain physical needs, problems or discomfort. When the resident is in
pain, the staff may observe the resident becoming more restless. A
resident who has to use the bathroom may say "my tummy hurts" when
the resident's mind no longer recognizes the meaning of body signs such
as a full bladder. The resident's behavior may hold clues that the nurse
aide should pay attention to. A resident rubbing his stomach could be a
sign of a number of different things: hunger, nausea, the need to urinate
or have a bowel movement. There could also be a serious health
problem.
●● A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells
the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
Answer: D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
●● While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a
seizure. The nurse aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
, B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth.
Answer: C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
●● When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to
help prevent
A. atrophy.
B. shearing.
C. infections.
D. contractures.
Answer: B. shearing.
●● A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following
is part of the catheter care procedure performed by the nurse aide?
A. Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward.
B. Clean the catheter, starting at the end and moving towards the
genitalia.
C. Disconnect the drainage bag from the catheter to empty the bag fully.
D. Cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back.
Answer: A. Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving
downward.
