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PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE EXAM EXAM / LATEST
PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK ALL 150
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST
1. A nursing assistant enters a resident’s room and notices that the resident is lying
in bed with the call light out of reach. What should the nursing assistant do first?
A. Ask the resident why the call light was moved.
B. Place the call light within the resident’s reach.
C. Notify the nurse that the resident is not following safety instructions.
D. Leave the room and return with the resident’s meal.
Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the call light within reach promotes resident safety and allows
the resident to request assistance promptly.
2. A resident who normally communicates clearly suddenly becomes confused and
attempts to climb out of bed without assistance. What is the nursing assistant’s
priority action?
A. Tell the resident to remain quiet.
B. Apply a restraint immediately.
C. Stay with the resident, maintain safety, and report the change promptly to the
nurse.
D. Leave the resident alone so the resident can calm down.
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden confusion is a significant change in condition. The CNA
should protect the resident from injury and promptly report the change to the nurse.
3. Before providing personal care to a resident, which action best protects the
resident’s privacy?
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A. Leave the door completely open.
B. Close the door or curtain and expose only the area being cared for.
C. Ask another resident to help.
D. Keep the resident uncovered so the procedure can be completed quickly.
Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy and dignity require appropriate draping and limiting exposure
during personal care.
4. A CNA is preparing to assist a resident with eating. The resident is unable to sit
upright independently. What should the CNA do?
A. Feed the resident while the resident is lying flat.
B. Position the resident safely according to the care plan before feeding.
C. Give the resident fluids first and then reposition them.
D. Tell the resident to feed themselves.
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper positioning reduces aspiration risk and promotes safe
swallowing. The CNA should follow the resident’s care plan and facility
procedure.
5. Which observation should a CNA report to the nurse immediately?
A. The resident prefers tea instead of coffee.
B. The resident has a new area of redness over the sacrum.
C. The resident wants to watch television.
D. The resident asks for an extra blanket.
Answer: B
Rationale: New redness over a pressure area may indicate early skin breakdown.
Prompt reporting allows appropriate assessment and intervention.
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6. A CNA is assisting a resident who has difficulty swallowing. Which action is
safest?
A. Encourage the resident to eat quickly.
B. Offer large bites to reduce the length of the meal.
C. Follow the prescribed diet and swallowing precautions.
D. Give thin liquids regardless of the care plan.
Answer: C
Rationale: Residents with swallowing difficulties may have specific diet and
positioning requirements designed to reduce aspiration risk.
7. A resident tells the CNA, “I do not want a shower today.” What is the best
response?
A. Force the resident to shower because hygiene is required.
B. Respect the refusal, determine the reason if appropriate, and report it according
to facility policy.
C. Tell the resident that refusal is not permitted.
D. Ask another resident to persuade the resident.
Answer: B
Rationale: Residents generally have the right to participate in decisions about their
care and refuse care. The refusal should be handled respectfully and reported as
required.
8. Which action is most effective for preventing the spread of infection when
moving from one resident-care activity to another?
A. Wearing gloves continuously throughout the shift.
B. Performing appropriate hand hygiene at the required times.
C. Wearing a mask during every interaction.
D. Changing shoes between residents.
Answer: B
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Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is one of the most important measures for
preventing transmission of microorganisms.
9. A CNA removes a pair of contaminated gloves after assisting with toileting.
What should the CNA do next?
A. Put on another pair of gloves immediately.
B. Perform hand hygiene.
C. Touch the clean supply cart.
D. Adjust the resident’s meal tray.
Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves do not replace hand hygiene. Hands should be cleaned after
glove removal because contamination can occur during glove removal.
10. While assisting a resident with ambulation, the resident suddenly becomes
weak and begins to fall. What should the CNA do?
A. Attempt to hold the resident upright by pulling on the arms.
B. Step away and allow the resident to fall.
C. Protect the resident from injury and lower the resident safely according to
training.
D. Lift the resident completely back onto the bed.
Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling on the resident’s arms can cause injury. The CNA should use
proper fall-prevention techniques and safely lower the resident while protecting the
head.
11. A resident uses a walker. Which instruction is generally appropriate when
assisting the resident to ambulate?
PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE EXAM EXAM / LATEST
PROMETRIC CNA PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK ALL 150
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST
1. A nursing assistant enters a resident’s room and notices that the resident is lying
in bed with the call light out of reach. What should the nursing assistant do first?
A. Ask the resident why the call light was moved.
B. Place the call light within the resident’s reach.
C. Notify the nurse that the resident is not following safety instructions.
D. Leave the room and return with the resident’s meal.
Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the call light within reach promotes resident safety and allows
the resident to request assistance promptly.
2. A resident who normally communicates clearly suddenly becomes confused and
attempts to climb out of bed without assistance. What is the nursing assistant’s
priority action?
A. Tell the resident to remain quiet.
B. Apply a restraint immediately.
C. Stay with the resident, maintain safety, and report the change promptly to the
nurse.
D. Leave the resident alone so the resident can calm down.
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden confusion is a significant change in condition. The CNA
should protect the resident from injury and promptly report the change to the nurse.
3. Before providing personal care to a resident, which action best protects the
resident’s privacy?
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A. Leave the door completely open.
B. Close the door or curtain and expose only the area being cared for.
C. Ask another resident to help.
D. Keep the resident uncovered so the procedure can be completed quickly.
Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy and dignity require appropriate draping and limiting exposure
during personal care.
4. A CNA is preparing to assist a resident with eating. The resident is unable to sit
upright independently. What should the CNA do?
A. Feed the resident while the resident is lying flat.
B. Position the resident safely according to the care plan before feeding.
C. Give the resident fluids first and then reposition them.
D. Tell the resident to feed themselves.
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper positioning reduces aspiration risk and promotes safe
swallowing. The CNA should follow the resident’s care plan and facility
procedure.
5. Which observation should a CNA report to the nurse immediately?
A. The resident prefers tea instead of coffee.
B. The resident has a new area of redness over the sacrum.
C. The resident wants to watch television.
D. The resident asks for an extra blanket.
Answer: B
Rationale: New redness over a pressure area may indicate early skin breakdown.
Prompt reporting allows appropriate assessment and intervention.
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6. A CNA is assisting a resident who has difficulty swallowing. Which action is
safest?
A. Encourage the resident to eat quickly.
B. Offer large bites to reduce the length of the meal.
C. Follow the prescribed diet and swallowing precautions.
D. Give thin liquids regardless of the care plan.
Answer: C
Rationale: Residents with swallowing difficulties may have specific diet and
positioning requirements designed to reduce aspiration risk.
7. A resident tells the CNA, “I do not want a shower today.” What is the best
response?
A. Force the resident to shower because hygiene is required.
B. Respect the refusal, determine the reason if appropriate, and report it according
to facility policy.
C. Tell the resident that refusal is not permitted.
D. Ask another resident to persuade the resident.
Answer: B
Rationale: Residents generally have the right to participate in decisions about their
care and refuse care. The refusal should be handled respectfully and reported as
required.
8. Which action is most effective for preventing the spread of infection when
moving from one resident-care activity to another?
A. Wearing gloves continuously throughout the shift.
B. Performing appropriate hand hygiene at the required times.
C. Wearing a mask during every interaction.
D. Changing shoes between residents.
Answer: B
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Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is one of the most important measures for
preventing transmission of microorganisms.
9. A CNA removes a pair of contaminated gloves after assisting with toileting.
What should the CNA do next?
A. Put on another pair of gloves immediately.
B. Perform hand hygiene.
C. Touch the clean supply cart.
D. Adjust the resident’s meal tray.
Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves do not replace hand hygiene. Hands should be cleaned after
glove removal because contamination can occur during glove removal.
10. While assisting a resident with ambulation, the resident suddenly becomes
weak and begins to fall. What should the CNA do?
A. Attempt to hold the resident upright by pulling on the arms.
B. Step away and allow the resident to fall.
C. Protect the resident from injury and lower the resident safely according to
training.
D. Lift the resident completely back onto the bed.
Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling on the resident’s arms can cause injury. The CNA should use
proper fall-prevention techniques and safely lower the resident while protecting the
head.
11. A resident uses a walker. Which instruction is generally appropriate when
assisting the resident to ambulate?
