PROMETRIC TEST PREP EXAM FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS
PRACTICE REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
350 ITEMS
◉ Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention
quickly.
◉ CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by
removing?
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?
Answer: Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
◉ Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to:
Answer: Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other
abnormalities
◉ To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
◉ A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused
today. What is an appropriate action?
Answer: Report the change to the nurse
◉ What is an important step to take before bathing a patient?
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?
2026 COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS
PRACTICE REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
350 ITEMS
◉ Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention
quickly.
◉ CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by
removing?
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?
Answer: Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
◉ Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to:
Answer: Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other
abnormalities
◉ To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
◉ A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused
today. What is an appropriate action?
Answer: Report the change to the nurse
◉ What is an important step to take before bathing a patient?
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?
