CNA Prometric Exam 1 Questions &
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A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should -
CORRECT ANSWER-offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the
bag since it is the first time.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the
resident's hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-The resident may still touch his/her mouth or
food.
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Participating in resident care planning conferences
Which of the following statements is true about range of motion (ROM) exercises? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying
to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-give the resident the
hairbrush to hold.
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help,
the nurse aide's next action should be to - CORRECT ANSWER-raise the head of the
bed.
, A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on - CORRECT ANSWER-providing for the resident's
comfort.
While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go
off. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-make the resident being bathed safe
and go check the door right away.
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Emptying a urinary drainage bag
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often - CORRECT ANSWER-put
around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.
Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained? -
CORRECT ANSWER-They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low blood sugar?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Shakiness (not, thirst, fever, or vomiting)
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to - CORRECT
ANSWER-check the feet for skin breakdown.
When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign the resident is - CORRECT
ANSWER-having difficulty swallowing.
When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aide should expect that the
resident will - CORRECT ANSWER-experience a sense of loss related to the life
change.
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A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should -
CORRECT ANSWER-offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the
bag since it is the first time.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the
resident's hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-The resident may still touch his/her mouth or
food.
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Participating in resident care planning conferences
Which of the following statements is true about range of motion (ROM) exercises? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying
to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-give the resident the
hairbrush to hold.
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help,
the nurse aide's next action should be to - CORRECT ANSWER-raise the head of the
bed.
, A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on - CORRECT ANSWER-providing for the resident's
comfort.
While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go
off. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-make the resident being bathed safe
and go check the door right away.
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Emptying a urinary drainage bag
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often - CORRECT ANSWER-put
around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.
Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained? -
CORRECT ANSWER-They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low blood sugar?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Shakiness (not, thirst, fever, or vomiting)
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to - CORRECT
ANSWER-check the feet for skin breakdown.
When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign the resident is - CORRECT
ANSWER-having difficulty swallowing.
When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aide should expect that the
resident will - CORRECT ANSWER-experience a sense of loss related to the life
change.
