Prometric CNA Practice Test Questions
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"Sundowning" is a term used to describe when residents
A. take short naps throughout the day.
B. show signs of Alzheimer's at a younger age.
C. prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening.
D. become restless and agitated late in the day. - ANSWER-D. become restless and
agitated late in the day.
A charge nurse asks a nurse aide to perform a task that is not part of the nurse aide's
scope of practice. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Consider if the task can be performed another way.
B. Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible.
C. Contact the ombudsman's office since resident's rights may be violated.
D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role. -
ANSWER-D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role.
A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse
aide, "I had an accident. I wet myself." What should the nurse aide do?
A. Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time.
B. Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad.
C. Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable.
D. Provide incontinent care to the resident. - ANSWER-D. Provide incontinent care to
the resident.
A fracture pan is - ANSWER-a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan. It is used
for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan
A nurse aide enters a room just as a resident's wife slaps the resident. The resident
does not seem upset or hurt. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy.
B. Consider if this is normal behavior for this couple.
C. Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately.
D. Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day. - ANSWER-C. Report the
observation to the charge nurse immediately.
A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the
room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
,B. Open the window to allow smoke to escape.
C. Remove the resident from the room.
D. Yell "Fire!" along with the location. - ANSWER-C. Remove the resident from the
room.
A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the
room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
B. Open the window to get the smoke out of the room.
C. Yell "Fire!" along with the room number.
D. Remove the resident from the room. - ANSWER-D. Remove the resident from the
room.
When fire presents an immediate danger to residents, the first response should be to
remove any residents from harm. The acronym of R-A-C-E is used to remind staff of the
steps to follow when responding to a fire emergency.
R - removal of residents from danger
A - alarm (getting emergency assistance)
C- confine the fire (closing doors and windows)
E - extinguish (if this can be done safely)
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m.
The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work.
The best response by the nurse aide is to
(A) help the resident back to his room and into bed.
(B) ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry.
(C) tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.
(D) remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home. - ANSWER-(B) ask
the resident about his job and if he is hungry.
A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident's
room. The resident is crying and says, "I fell again." What should the nurse aide do
first?
A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
B. Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
C. Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket.
D. Consider if the resident is trying to get attention. - ANSWER-A. Call for help while
keeping the resident calm.
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an
example of
A. resident neglect.
B. resident abuse.
C. nurse aide carelessness.
,D. nurse aide non-compliance. - ANSWER-B. resident abuse.
residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Attempting to deprive
them of that dignity and respect is a violation of their rights and is viewed as abusive
behavior. Abuse takes many forms, including verbal abuse. Neglect is different from
abuse. Neglect is failing to provide care the resident needs, such as failing to provide
perineal care for an incontinent resident. Yelling at a resident goes beyond
carelessness and poor behavior. Such behavior by the staff is considered abusive.
The nurse aide is legally obligated to report resident abuse
A nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. The nurse aide goes to the
resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. The nurse aide should also
A. call the police immediately.
B. ask if the nurse is feeling stressed about something.
C. report the situation to the charge nurse's supervisor.
D. ask if any other staff have ever observed this behavior. - ANSWER-C. report the
situation to the charge nurse's supervisor.
A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling
urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is to
(A) change the indwelling catheter at the same time.
(B) ask another nurse aide to change the urinary drainage bag.
(C) change the bag asking for help only if the nurse aide has problems.
(D) ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first time. -
ANSWER-(D) ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first
time.
A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse aide notices
that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot. The resident is also observed
rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift.
D. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents. -
ANSWER-B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
Residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia often lack the ability to explain physical
needs, problems or discomfort. When the resident is in pain, the staff may observe the
resident becoming more restless. A resident who has to use the bathroom may say "my
tummy hurts" when the resident's mind no longer recognizes the meaning of body signs
such as a full bladder. The resident's behavior may hold clues that the nurse aide
should pay attention to. A resident rubbing his stomach could be a sign of a number of
different things: hunger, nausea, the need to urinate or have a bowel movement. There
could also be a serious health problem.
, A nurse aide is assigned to a table in the dining room during the residents' lunch. One of
the residents who is seated at the table begins to have a seizure. The nurse has been
called. The next action by the nurse aide should be to
A. guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
B. remove the other resident's away from the table.
C. try to open the resident's mouth to check for food.
D. keep the resident in the chair by holding around the resident's waist. - ANSWER-A.
guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has never done
this procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the
nurse aide?
A. Ask another nurse aide to trade assignments.
B. Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed.
C. Talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure.
D. Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse. - ANSWER-D. Discuss
the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse.
A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and
cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw.
B. Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
C. Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage.
D. Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough. - ANSWER-B. Reach around from
behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she
feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. - ANSWER-D. ease the
resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right
foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to
A. return the resident to bed.
B. provide the resident with a cane.
C. tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain.
D. remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot. - ANSWER-D. remove the resident's
shoe and inspect the foot.
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"Sundowning" is a term used to describe when residents
A. take short naps throughout the day.
B. show signs of Alzheimer's at a younger age.
C. prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening.
D. become restless and agitated late in the day. - ANSWER-D. become restless and
agitated late in the day.
A charge nurse asks a nurse aide to perform a task that is not part of the nurse aide's
scope of practice. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Consider if the task can be performed another way.
B. Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible.
C. Contact the ombudsman's office since resident's rights may be violated.
D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role. -
ANSWER-D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role.
A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse
aide, "I had an accident. I wet myself." What should the nurse aide do?
A. Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time.
B. Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad.
C. Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable.
D. Provide incontinent care to the resident. - ANSWER-D. Provide incontinent care to
the resident.
A fracture pan is - ANSWER-a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan. It is used
for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan
A nurse aide enters a room just as a resident's wife slaps the resident. The resident
does not seem upset or hurt. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy.
B. Consider if this is normal behavior for this couple.
C. Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately.
D. Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day. - ANSWER-C. Report the
observation to the charge nurse immediately.
A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the
room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
,B. Open the window to allow smoke to escape.
C. Remove the resident from the room.
D. Yell "Fire!" along with the location. - ANSWER-C. Remove the resident from the
room.
A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the
room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
B. Open the window to get the smoke out of the room.
C. Yell "Fire!" along with the room number.
D. Remove the resident from the room. - ANSWER-D. Remove the resident from the
room.
When fire presents an immediate danger to residents, the first response should be to
remove any residents from harm. The acronym of R-A-C-E is used to remind staff of the
steps to follow when responding to a fire emergency.
R - removal of residents from danger
A - alarm (getting emergency assistance)
C- confine the fire (closing doors and windows)
E - extinguish (if this can be done safely)
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m.
The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work.
The best response by the nurse aide is to
(A) help the resident back to his room and into bed.
(B) ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry.
(C) tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.
(D) remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home. - ANSWER-(B) ask
the resident about his job and if he is hungry.
A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident's
room. The resident is crying and says, "I fell again." What should the nurse aide do
first?
A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
B. Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
C. Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket.
D. Consider if the resident is trying to get attention. - ANSWER-A. Call for help while
keeping the resident calm.
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an
example of
A. resident neglect.
B. resident abuse.
C. nurse aide carelessness.
,D. nurse aide non-compliance. - ANSWER-B. resident abuse.
residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Attempting to deprive
them of that dignity and respect is a violation of their rights and is viewed as abusive
behavior. Abuse takes many forms, including verbal abuse. Neglect is different from
abuse. Neglect is failing to provide care the resident needs, such as failing to provide
perineal care for an incontinent resident. Yelling at a resident goes beyond
carelessness and poor behavior. Such behavior by the staff is considered abusive.
The nurse aide is legally obligated to report resident abuse
A nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. The nurse aide goes to the
resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. The nurse aide should also
A. call the police immediately.
B. ask if the nurse is feeling stressed about something.
C. report the situation to the charge nurse's supervisor.
D. ask if any other staff have ever observed this behavior. - ANSWER-C. report the
situation to the charge nurse's supervisor.
A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling
urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is to
(A) change the indwelling catheter at the same time.
(B) ask another nurse aide to change the urinary drainage bag.
(C) change the bag asking for help only if the nurse aide has problems.
(D) ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first time. -
ANSWER-(D) ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first
time.
A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse aide notices
that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot. The resident is also observed
rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift.
D. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents. -
ANSWER-B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
Residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia often lack the ability to explain physical
needs, problems or discomfort. When the resident is in pain, the staff may observe the
resident becoming more restless. A resident who has to use the bathroom may say "my
tummy hurts" when the resident's mind no longer recognizes the meaning of body signs
such as a full bladder. The resident's behavior may hold clues that the nurse aide
should pay attention to. A resident rubbing his stomach could be a sign of a number of
different things: hunger, nausea, the need to urinate or have a bowel movement. There
could also be a serious health problem.
, A nurse aide is assigned to a table in the dining room during the residents' lunch. One of
the residents who is seated at the table begins to have a seizure. The nurse has been
called. The next action by the nurse aide should be to
A. guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
B. remove the other resident's away from the table.
C. try to open the resident's mouth to check for food.
D. keep the resident in the chair by holding around the resident's waist. - ANSWER-A.
guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has never done
this procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the
nurse aide?
A. Ask another nurse aide to trade assignments.
B. Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed.
C. Talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure.
D. Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse. - ANSWER-D. Discuss
the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse.
A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and
cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw.
B. Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
C. Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage.
D. Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough. - ANSWER-B. Reach around from
behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she
feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. - ANSWER-D. ease the
resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right
foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to
A. return the resident to bed.
B. provide the resident with a cane.
C. tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain.
D. remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot. - ANSWER-D. remove the resident's
shoe and inspect the foot.
