Idaho CNA Critical Steps (Prometric) questions
and answers with solutions 2025
Universal Pre-Steps - ANSWER "Knock, Knock. Hello Mr./Mrs.________, my name is ______, I
will be your CNA today."
- Knock
"Let me just wash my hands before we get started."
- Wash Hands
"OK, thank you for waiting. As I said before my name is ______. May I check you wristband real
quick? Thank you. Mr./Mrs.____________"
- Identify Patient
"I will draw the curtain to give you a little privacy."
- Provide Privacy - If needed
"Today we will be doing ____________. Is that OK with you? Alright, lets get started"
- Explain the Procedure
Post-Steps - ANSWER "Here is the call-light, feel free to use it if you need anything"
- Place Call-Light Within Reach
"Are you comfortable Mr./Mrs._________? Good."
- Ensure Comfort
"Let's just lower this bed for you..."
,- Lower Bed
"And lower the side rails as well."
- Lower Siderail(s) Per Care Plan
"I'll tidy up and wash my hands"
- Wash Hands
"Now I'll write down everything we did together and I will see you again soon
Mr./Mrs__________. Thank you."
- Chart / Document
Handwashing - ANSWER Equipment: Paper Towels, Soap, Water
3. Apply soap to hands and wrists, enough to produce a soapy lather.*
7. Entire process of scrubbing should take at least 20 seconds.*
12. Turn off faucet with a new, clean dry paper towel.*
Checking a Radial Pulse - ANSWER Equipment: Watch w/ a second hand
"Ok, it will take about a minute while I take your pulse"
4. Place tips of first two or three fingers (not thumb) over radial artery on thumb side of the
person's wrist.*
5. When pulse is felt, count for 1 minute
(or 30 seconds and multiply x 2).*
Pulse must be within 4 beats per minute of the instructor.*
, Counting Respirations - ANSWER Equipment: Watch w/ a second hand
2. Observe rise and fall of the person's chest and count respirations in one minute (or 30
seconds and multiply x 2).*
3. Note rhythm and characteristics of breathing.
Respirations must be within 2 respirations of the instructor.*
Measuring Blood Pressure - ANSWER Equipment: Sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff), Stethoscope,
and Alcohol Wipes.
3. Wrap cuff around arm, position 1-2 inches above elbow.*
4. Center arrow of cuff over brachial artery.*
5. Place stethoscope in ears and place diaphragm over brachial artery site.*
7. Open valve slowly and release pressure in cuff steadily and gradually.* (Note: If beat is heard
immediately, release all the air and let the arm rest for 30 sec. Then re-pump to 20 mmHg
higher. Again listen for the first and last beat.) Readings must be within 6 mmHg of the
instructor.*
Undressing/Dressing a Person Who Has Limited Use of Limbs - ANSWER Equipment: Shirt, Pants,
Socks, Non-slip Footwear
Note: Just remember TOS and POW. Take Off Strong& Put On Weak.
and answers with solutions 2025
Universal Pre-Steps - ANSWER "Knock, Knock. Hello Mr./Mrs.________, my name is ______, I
will be your CNA today."
- Knock
"Let me just wash my hands before we get started."
- Wash Hands
"OK, thank you for waiting. As I said before my name is ______. May I check you wristband real
quick? Thank you. Mr./Mrs.____________"
- Identify Patient
"I will draw the curtain to give you a little privacy."
- Provide Privacy - If needed
"Today we will be doing ____________. Is that OK with you? Alright, lets get started"
- Explain the Procedure
Post-Steps - ANSWER "Here is the call-light, feel free to use it if you need anything"
- Place Call-Light Within Reach
"Are you comfortable Mr./Mrs._________? Good."
- Ensure Comfort
"Let's just lower this bed for you..."
,- Lower Bed
"And lower the side rails as well."
- Lower Siderail(s) Per Care Plan
"I'll tidy up and wash my hands"
- Wash Hands
"Now I'll write down everything we did together and I will see you again soon
Mr./Mrs__________. Thank you."
- Chart / Document
Handwashing - ANSWER Equipment: Paper Towels, Soap, Water
3. Apply soap to hands and wrists, enough to produce a soapy lather.*
7. Entire process of scrubbing should take at least 20 seconds.*
12. Turn off faucet with a new, clean dry paper towel.*
Checking a Radial Pulse - ANSWER Equipment: Watch w/ a second hand
"Ok, it will take about a minute while I take your pulse"
4. Place tips of first two or three fingers (not thumb) over radial artery on thumb side of the
person's wrist.*
5. When pulse is felt, count for 1 minute
(or 30 seconds and multiply x 2).*
Pulse must be within 4 beats per minute of the instructor.*
, Counting Respirations - ANSWER Equipment: Watch w/ a second hand
2. Observe rise and fall of the person's chest and count respirations in one minute (or 30
seconds and multiply x 2).*
3. Note rhythm and characteristics of breathing.
Respirations must be within 2 respirations of the instructor.*
Measuring Blood Pressure - ANSWER Equipment: Sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff), Stethoscope,
and Alcohol Wipes.
3. Wrap cuff around arm, position 1-2 inches above elbow.*
4. Center arrow of cuff over brachial artery.*
5. Place stethoscope in ears and place diaphragm over brachial artery site.*
7. Open valve slowly and release pressure in cuff steadily and gradually.* (Note: If beat is heard
immediately, release all the air and let the arm rest for 30 sec. Then re-pump to 20 mmHg
higher. Again listen for the first and last beat.) Readings must be within 6 mmHg of the
instructor.*
Undressing/Dressing a Person Who Has Limited Use of Limbs - ANSWER Equipment: Shirt, Pants,
Socks, Non-slip Footwear
Note: Just remember TOS and POW. Take Off Strong& Put On Weak.
