CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE TEST LATEST
VERSION 2026-2027 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? -
CORRECT
ANSWER -"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? - ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? - ✔✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -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? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? - ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? - ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Leave the room immediately and get the
nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ 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? - ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
-Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
, Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ Notice any red areas, wounds, sores,
rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and
inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - ✔✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -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? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ Signs of infection (redness, warmth,
drainage or odor)
PRACTICE TEST LATEST
VERSION 2026-2027 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? -
CORRECT
ANSWER -"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? - ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? - ✔✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -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? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? - ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? - ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Leave the room immediately and get the
nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ 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? - ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
-Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
, Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ Notice any red areas, wounds, sores,
rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and
inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - ✔✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -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? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -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? -
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ Signs of infection (redness, warmth,
drainage or odor)
