CNA Prometric Exam Practice questions with correct answers

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." 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