Prometric CNA test Questions With
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Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease
typically walk?
A. They tend to walk quickly.
B. They tend to lean back when walking.
C. They walk normally but with some shakiness.
D. They shuffle their feet while taking small steps. - SOLVED ANSWER-D. They shuffle
their feet while taking small steps.
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change seen in elderly
residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily - SOLVED ANSWER-C.
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
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. -
SOLVED 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 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. - SOLVED ANSWER-D. ease
the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse
aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth. - SOLVED ANSWER-C. call the
charge nurse and remain with the resident.
When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent
A. atrophy.
B. shearing.
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Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease
typically walk?
A. They tend to walk quickly.
B. They tend to lean back when walking.
C. They walk normally but with some shakiness.
D. They shuffle their feet while taking small steps. - SOLVED ANSWER-D. They shuffle
their feet while taking small steps.
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change seen in elderly
residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily - SOLVED ANSWER-C.
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
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. -
SOLVED 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 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. - SOLVED ANSWER-D. ease
the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse
aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth. - SOLVED ANSWER-C. call the
charge nurse and remain with the resident.
When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent
A. atrophy.
B. shearing.
