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CNA PROMETRIC EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
2026
A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the
restraints to reposition the patient. Where should the restraints be secured after
repositioning? - correct-answer - To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? - correct-answer
- Dehydration
A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, therapy,
wound care, tube feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to
care for himself in his own home would probably be found in a? - correct-answer -
Assisted Living Facility
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."
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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.
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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)
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A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today. What is an
appropriate action? - correct-answer - Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - correct-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 patient has
been confined to bed for 3 days and is very weak. What is an important safety
step to take before assisting the patient to stand? - correct-answer - Have the
patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge of the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After
removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? - correct-answer - Sound
the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that resulted in
right side weakness. You have been helping this person dress for several months,
when today she appears irritated and states, "Just let me do it myself! Don't
touch me!" What is an appropriate response? - correct-answer - "I'm right here if
you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication - correct-answer -
Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is
talking
CNA PROMETRIC EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
2026
A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the
restraints to reposition the patient. Where should the restraints be secured after
repositioning? - correct-answer - To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? - correct-answer
- Dehydration
A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, therapy,
wound care, tube feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to
care for himself in his own home would probably be found in a? - correct-answer -
Assisted Living Facility
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."
, 2
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.
, 3
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)
, 4
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today. What is an
appropriate action? - correct-answer - Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - correct-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 patient has
been confined to bed for 3 days and is very weak. What is an important safety
step to take before assisting the patient to stand? - correct-answer - Have the
patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge of the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After
removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? - correct-answer - Sound
the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that resulted in
right side weakness. You have been helping this person dress for several months,
when today she appears irritated and states, "Just let me do it myself! Don't
touch me!" What is an appropriate response? - correct-answer - "I'm right here if
you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication - correct-answer -
Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is
talking
