CNA Practice Questions - Prometric
While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices tht 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 ANS: B
A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon." The
nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best
response by the nurse aide?
A. "Let's go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo."
B. "Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up."
C. "Do you mean you great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60."
D. "What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?" ANS: D
A resident reports that his wristwatch is missing. The nurse aide should ask...
A. if the resident thinks someone took it
B. if the resident has checked the lost and found box
C. who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift
D. for permission to help look around the resident's room ANS: D
According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following
procedures?
,A. Getting linen from a linen cart
B. Removing soiled linen from a bed
C. Performing range of motion exercises
D. Transferring a resident to a shower chair ANS: B
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 ANS: D
When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to
A. provide mouth care once a day
B. avoid changing the resident's position
C. talk to the resident while providing care
D. keep the resident's room dark and quiet ANS: C
A resident has a contracture of the right arm. When putting on the resident's button-front shirt, the
nurse aide should...
A. put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm
B. ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first
,C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm
D. raise the resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time ANS: C
The nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by
A. making sure the resident gets a lot of rest
B. providing a routine time for the resident to toilet
C. giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning
D. keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed ANS: B
The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 am and 2pm. When the
nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10am, the resident refuses. Which of the following is the best
response by the nurse aide?
A. "Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon?"
B. "The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try."
C. "You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?"
D. "Would you prefer to walk a little later?" ANS: D
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster.
The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action?
A. Dress the resident quickly.
B. Check the resident's vital signs.
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident. ANS: D
, A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident's height, the
resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Record the resident's height at 5 feet 4 inches.
B. Record the resident's height at 5 feet 6 inches.
C. Explain that older people shrink with aging.
D. Measure the resident again. ANS: D
A resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. This morning the
resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily living. What should the nurse
aide do?
A. Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today.
B. Provide extra help as needed to avoid the residents becoming frustrated.
C. Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in nightclothes for the day.
D. Check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide. ANS: B
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 ANS: C
A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must
the nurse aide do before leaving the room?
While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices tht 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 ANS: B
A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon." The
nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best
response by the nurse aide?
A. "Let's go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo."
B. "Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up."
C. "Do you mean you great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60."
D. "What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?" ANS: D
A resident reports that his wristwatch is missing. The nurse aide should ask...
A. if the resident thinks someone took it
B. if the resident has checked the lost and found box
C. who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift
D. for permission to help look around the resident's room ANS: D
According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following
procedures?
,A. Getting linen from a linen cart
B. Removing soiled linen from a bed
C. Performing range of motion exercises
D. Transferring a resident to a shower chair ANS: B
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 ANS: D
When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to
A. provide mouth care once a day
B. avoid changing the resident's position
C. talk to the resident while providing care
D. keep the resident's room dark and quiet ANS: C
A resident has a contracture of the right arm. When putting on the resident's button-front shirt, the
nurse aide should...
A. put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm
B. ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first
,C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm
D. raise the resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time ANS: C
The nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by
A. making sure the resident gets a lot of rest
B. providing a routine time for the resident to toilet
C. giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning
D. keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed ANS: B
The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 am and 2pm. When the
nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10am, the resident refuses. Which of the following is the best
response by the nurse aide?
A. "Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon?"
B. "The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try."
C. "You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?"
D. "Would you prefer to walk a little later?" ANS: D
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster.
The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action?
A. Dress the resident quickly.
B. Check the resident's vital signs.
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident. ANS: D
, A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident's height, the
resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Record the resident's height at 5 feet 4 inches.
B. Record the resident's height at 5 feet 6 inches.
C. Explain that older people shrink with aging.
D. Measure the resident again. ANS: D
A resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. This morning the
resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily living. What should the nurse
aide do?
A. Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today.
B. Provide extra help as needed to avoid the residents becoming frustrated.
C. Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in nightclothes for the day.
D. Check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide. ANS: B
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 ANS: C
A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must
the nurse aide do before leaving the room?
