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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 at the beginning of the morning
shift and notices that the resident, who is normally alert and conversational,
is suddenly confused and attempting to climb out of bed. The resident is
also calling for a family member who is not present. What is the BEST action
for the nursing assistant?
A. Reorient the resident, stay with the resident, and immediately report the
sudden change to the nurse
B. Tell the resident to remain in bed and return after completing the
morning assignment
C. Assume the behavior is a normal part of aging and document it at the
end of the shift
D. Apply a restraint because the resident is attempting to get out of bed
Answer: A
2. A resident with right-sided weakness is preparing to transfer from the bed
to a wheelchair. The wheelchair is positioned beside the bed, but its wheels
are not locked. The resident begins reaching toward the chair. Which action
should the nursing assistant take FIRST?
A. Ask the resident to stand quickly before becoming tired
B. Lock the wheelchair wheels and position the chair safely before
beginning the transfer
C. Pull the resident toward the wheelchair by the affected arm
D. Allow the resident to hold onto the nursing assistant's neck during the
transfer
Answer: B
3. During a meal, a resident with swallowing difficulties begins coughing
repeatedly while eating. The resident's face becomes flushed, and the
resident appears unable to speak clearly. What should the nursing assistant
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do?
A. Give the resident additional water to clear the throat
B. Encourage the resident to continue eating slowly
C. Stop feeding and immediately report the change while following the
facility's emergency procedure
D. Place more food into the resident's mouth to stimulate swallowing
Answer: C
4. A resident tells a nursing assistant privately that another staff member has
been taking money from the resident's bedside drawer without permission.
The resident asks the nursing assistant not to tell anyone because the
resident is afraid of retaliation. What is the appropriate response?
A. Promise confidentiality and avoid documenting the allegation
B. Tell the resident to confront the staff member personally
C. Wait until several residents make similar complaints
D. Report the allegation immediately according to facility policy and the
required chain of command
Answer: D
5. A nursing assistant is providing perineal care to a female resident who has
an indwelling urinary catheter. Which technique is most appropriate?
A. Clean from the urinary opening outward, using a clean portion of the
cloth for each stroke
B. Clean from the anus toward the urinary opening to remove
microorganisms
C. Pull firmly on the catheter to expose more of the tubing
D. Disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing before cleaning
Answer: A
6. A resident with diabetes tells the nursing assistant that the resident feels
shaky, weak, and unusually sweaty before lunch. The resident is awake and
able to communicate. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Tell the resident to wait until the scheduled meal
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B. Immediately report the symptoms to the nurse
C. Encourage the resident to exercise to improve circulation
D. Give the resident medication from the bedside table
Answer: B
7. A resident who normally participates in dressing suddenly becomes unable
to complete simple steps and appears confused about how to put on a
shirt. Which response by the nursing assistant is most appropriate?
A. Complete the entire task without allowing the resident to participate
B. Tell the resident that the behavior is unacceptable
C. Provide simple instructions and allow extra time while reporting the new
change to the nurse
D. Assume the resident is deliberately refusing care
Answer: C
8. A nursing assistant is helping a resident who has weakness on the left side
move from a bed into a wheelchair. Where should the nursing assistant
generally position the wheelchair?
A. At the foot of the bed regardless of the resident's condition
B. On the resident's weaker side so the resident can practice using it
C. Several feet away so the resident has room to walk
D. On the resident's stronger side when possible, with the wheelchair
locked and positioned appropriately
Answer: D
9. While making an occupied bed, the nursing assistant notices that the
resident's skin over the sacral area is red and does not appear to return to
its normal color. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Report the skin observation to the nurse promptly
B. Massage the reddened area vigorously
C. Cover the area with powder and continue the procedure
D. Ignore the finding because redness is expected in older adults
Answer: A
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 at the beginning of the morning
shift and notices that the resident, who is normally alert and conversational,
is suddenly confused and attempting to climb out of bed. The resident is
also calling for a family member who is not present. What is the BEST action
for the nursing assistant?
A. Reorient the resident, stay with the resident, and immediately report the
sudden change to the nurse
B. Tell the resident to remain in bed and return after completing the
morning assignment
C. Assume the behavior is a normal part of aging and document it at the
end of the shift
D. Apply a restraint because the resident is attempting to get out of bed
Answer: A
2. A resident with right-sided weakness is preparing to transfer from the bed
to a wheelchair. The wheelchair is positioned beside the bed, but its wheels
are not locked. The resident begins reaching toward the chair. Which action
should the nursing assistant take FIRST?
A. Ask the resident to stand quickly before becoming tired
B. Lock the wheelchair wheels and position the chair safely before
beginning the transfer
C. Pull the resident toward the wheelchair by the affected arm
D. Allow the resident to hold onto the nursing assistant's neck during the
transfer
Answer: B
3. During a meal, a resident with swallowing difficulties begins coughing
repeatedly while eating. The resident's face becomes flushed, and the
resident appears unable to speak clearly. What should the nursing assistant
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do?
A. Give the resident additional water to clear the throat
B. Encourage the resident to continue eating slowly
C. Stop feeding and immediately report the change while following the
facility's emergency procedure
D. Place more food into the resident's mouth to stimulate swallowing
Answer: C
4. A resident tells a nursing assistant privately that another staff member has
been taking money from the resident's bedside drawer without permission.
The resident asks the nursing assistant not to tell anyone because the
resident is afraid of retaliation. What is the appropriate response?
A. Promise confidentiality and avoid documenting the allegation
B. Tell the resident to confront the staff member personally
C. Wait until several residents make similar complaints
D. Report the allegation immediately according to facility policy and the
required chain of command
Answer: D
5. A nursing assistant is providing perineal care to a female resident who has
an indwelling urinary catheter. Which technique is most appropriate?
A. Clean from the urinary opening outward, using a clean portion of the
cloth for each stroke
B. Clean from the anus toward the urinary opening to remove
microorganisms
C. Pull firmly on the catheter to expose more of the tubing
D. Disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing before cleaning
Answer: A
6. A resident with diabetes tells the nursing assistant that the resident feels
shaky, weak, and unusually sweaty before lunch. The resident is awake and
able to communicate. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Tell the resident to wait until the scheduled meal
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B. Immediately report the symptoms to the nurse
C. Encourage the resident to exercise to improve circulation
D. Give the resident medication from the bedside table
Answer: B
7. A resident who normally participates in dressing suddenly becomes unable
to complete simple steps and appears confused about how to put on a
shirt. Which response by the nursing assistant is most appropriate?
A. Complete the entire task without allowing the resident to participate
B. Tell the resident that the behavior is unacceptable
C. Provide simple instructions and allow extra time while reporting the new
change to the nurse
D. Assume the resident is deliberately refusing care
Answer: C
8. A nursing assistant is helping a resident who has weakness on the left side
move from a bed into a wheelchair. Where should the nursing assistant
generally position the wheelchair?
A. At the foot of the bed regardless of the resident's condition
B. On the resident's weaker side so the resident can practice using it
C. Several feet away so the resident has room to walk
D. On the resident's stronger side when possible, with the wheelchair
locked and positioned appropriately
Answer: D
9. While making an occupied bed, the nursing assistant notices that the
resident's skin over the sacral area is red and does not appear to return to
its normal color. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Report the skin observation to the nurse promptly
B. Massage the reddened area vigorously
C. Cover the area with powder and continue the procedure
D. Ignore the finding because redness is expected in older adults
Answer: A
