PROMETRIC TEST PREP EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SHEET FULL
PRACTICE SET 350
◉ 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?
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?
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?
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
Answer: Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment
when another is talking
◉ You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to
a nurse on the phone when a family member approaches. You
continue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a
few moments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...."
What is an appropriate action?
Answer: Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask
how you can help
◉ Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle
tissue decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called?
Answer: Atrophy
◉ Depression among the elderly:
Answer: Is often overlooked or unrecognized
, ◉ A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing
aid and that it is not working as he hands it to you. What should you
do?
Answer: Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is turned
on
◉ According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the
most vital and must be met before any other needs can be achieved?
Answer: Physical needs : Oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest
◉ Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential
infection in a patient?
Answer: A temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
◉ A patient you are caring for is getting stronger and feels able to
transfer himself from bed to chair without your assistance. Which of
the following statement is correct?
Answer: The CNA should notify the nurse of the changes in the
patients level of ability
◉ You are assigned to evacuate bedbound patients from your unit
after a fire alarm is triggered. The fire doors have closed at the end
of your hall. Which of the following is true?
Answer: The doors can be opened manually to remove patients,
visitors and staff
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SHEET FULL
PRACTICE SET 350
◉ 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?
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?
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?
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
Answer: Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment
when another is talking
◉ You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to
a nurse on the phone when a family member approaches. You
continue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a
few moments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...."
What is an appropriate action?
Answer: Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask
how you can help
◉ Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle
tissue decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called?
Answer: Atrophy
◉ Depression among the elderly:
Answer: Is often overlooked or unrecognized
, ◉ A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing
aid and that it is not working as he hands it to you. What should you
do?
Answer: Inspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is turned
on
◉ According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the
most vital and must be met before any other needs can be achieved?
Answer: Physical needs : Oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest
◉ Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential
infection in a patient?
Answer: A temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit
◉ A patient you are caring for is getting stronger and feels able to
transfer himself from bed to chair without your assistance. Which of
the following statement is correct?
Answer: The CNA should notify the nurse of the changes in the
patients level of ability
◉ You are assigned to evacuate bedbound patients from your unit
after a fire alarm is triggered. The fire doors have closed at the end
of your hall. Which of the following is true?
Answer: The doors can be opened manually to remove patients,
visitors and staff
