CNA Practice Test - Prometric Questions
With Complete Solution Graded A+
A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The
nurse aide should respond to the resident's requests by
a. decreasing the resident's fluid intake.
b. decreasing the resident's fluid intake.
c. asking the resident to follow the schedule.
d. taking the resident to the bathroom as needed. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. taking the
resident to the bathroom as needed.
The resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is
the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident?
a. "Have you been able to hold it since you last went to the toilet?"
b. "How much longer do you feel like you can hold it?"
c. "May I please check to see if you are wet?"
d. "Can I help you to the bathroom now?" - CORRECT ANSWER-d. "Can I help you to
the bathroom now?"
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care
plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide
do first?
a. Orient the resident to person, place and time.
b. Review how to use the call light with the resident.
,c. Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
d. Try to find out if there is something the resident needs. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Try
to find out if there is something the resident needs.
A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own
hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to
a. ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter.
b. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's hips.
c. place an underpad on incontinent brief under the resident to collect the urine.
d. have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan. - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's
hips.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Call for
help while keeping the resident calm.
A resident wears a hand splint. Which observation should the nurse aide report to the
nurse immediately?
a. The resident's fingers are cold and blue in color.
,b. The splint was removed as scheduled in the care plan.
c. The resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes.
d. The resident asks the nurse aide to reposition the arm with the splint. - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. The resident's fingers are cold and blue in color.
When cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the
washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke?
a. Arms and hands
b. Abdominal area
c. Face and neck
d. Perineal area - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Perineal area
Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a
low blood sugar?
a. Shakiness or trembling
b. Thirst and dry mouth
c. Sweet breath odor
d. Increased urine - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Shakiness or trembling
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should
a. massage the beard area of the face gently.
b. rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth.
c. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
, d. lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. hold a
warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain?
a. Pain is usually worse in the morning.
b. Residents with dementia do not feel pain.
c. A person's culture can affect response to pain.
d. Younger people handle pain better than older adults. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. A
person's culture can affect response to pain.
While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices that a resident is
eating very little lunch. It is most important that the nurse aide
a. check if the resident was snacking before the meal.
b. ask if the resident would like something else to eat.
c. remind the resident that dinner is several hours away.
d. check when the resident last had a bowel movement. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. ask if
the resident would like something else to eat.
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red
and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?
a. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
b. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
c. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
d. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Report
the observation to the charge nurse.
With Complete Solution Graded A+
A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The
nurse aide should respond to the resident's requests by
a. decreasing the resident's fluid intake.
b. decreasing the resident's fluid intake.
c. asking the resident to follow the schedule.
d. taking the resident to the bathroom as needed. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. taking the
resident to the bathroom as needed.
The resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is
the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident?
a. "Have you been able to hold it since you last went to the toilet?"
b. "How much longer do you feel like you can hold it?"
c. "May I please check to see if you are wet?"
d. "Can I help you to the bathroom now?" - CORRECT ANSWER-d. "Can I help you to
the bathroom now?"
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care
plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide
do first?
a. Orient the resident to person, place and time.
b. Review how to use the call light with the resident.
,c. Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
d. Try to find out if there is something the resident needs. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Try
to find out if there is something the resident needs.
A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own
hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to
a. ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter.
b. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's hips.
c. place an underpad on incontinent brief under the resident to collect the urine.
d. have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan. - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's
hips.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Call for
help while keeping the resident calm.
A resident wears a hand splint. Which observation should the nurse aide report to the
nurse immediately?
a. The resident's fingers are cold and blue in color.
,b. The splint was removed as scheduled in the care plan.
c. The resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes.
d. The resident asks the nurse aide to reposition the arm with the splint. - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. The resident's fingers are cold and blue in color.
When cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the
washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke?
a. Arms and hands
b. Abdominal area
c. Face and neck
d. Perineal area - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Perineal area
Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a
low blood sugar?
a. Shakiness or trembling
b. Thirst and dry mouth
c. Sweet breath odor
d. Increased urine - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Shakiness or trembling
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should
a. massage the beard area of the face gently.
b. rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth.
c. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
, d. lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. hold a
warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain?
a. Pain is usually worse in the morning.
b. Residents with dementia do not feel pain.
c. A person's culture can affect response to pain.
d. Younger people handle pain better than older adults. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. A
person's culture can affect response to pain.
While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices that a resident is
eating very little lunch. It is most important that the nurse aide
a. check if the resident was snacking before the meal.
b. ask if the resident would like something else to eat.
c. remind the resident that dinner is several hours away.
d. check when the resident last had a bowel movement. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. ask if
the resident would like something else to eat.
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red
and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?
a. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
b. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
c. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
d. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Report
the observation to the charge nurse.
