Prometric CNA Test Review Questions
With Accurate Solutions Rated A+
A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room.
What should the NA do?
A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door.
B. Let husband visit and leave the door open.
C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife.
D. Let the husband visit in private - ANSWER-D. Let the husband visit in private
A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the
seizure is finished and the NA observes the resident is breathing. What should the NA
do next?
A. Get the emergency cart
B. Turn the resident onto her side
C. Check if the resident is able to talk
D. Help the resident back into the chair - ANSWER-B. Turn the resident onto her side
While helping in the dining room, the NA notices a male resident in distress holding his
throat. The NA believes the resident may be choking. After calling for help, the NA's
next action should be to
A. Check the resident's ABCs
B. Ask if the resident can talk
C. Provide an abdominal thrust
D. Lower the resident to the floor - ANSWER-A. Ask if the resident can talk
,Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
A. Pasta and rice
B. Meat and eggs
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Whole grains and milk products - ANSWER-B. Meat and eggs
"Sundowning" is a term used to describe when residents
A. Take short naps throughout the day
B. Show signs of Alzheimer's at a younger age
C. Prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening
D. Become restless and agitated late in the day - ANSWER-D. Become restless and
agitated late in the day
A NA walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I
fell down and I cannot move my arm. "What should be the NA's next action?
A. Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor
B. Ask the resident to stay still while the na calls for help
C. Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happenedl
D. Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder - ANSWER-
B. Ask if the resident stay a while the na calls for help
Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with
early dementia?
A. "Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m."
B. "You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you."
C. This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?"
, D. Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?" - ANSWER-D.
"Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?"
Which of the following best describes daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
A. It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities
B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia
C. Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion - ANSWER-C.
Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
A resident usually responds verbally to the NA's greetings, but this morning the resident
seems to be having trouble waking up. The resident is not talking but is breathing and
warm. The NA's next action should be to
A. Try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes
B. Speak louder to make sure the resident can hear
C. Wipe the resident's face with a cool washcloth
D. Call for the charge nurse immediately - ANSWER-D. Call for the charge nurse
immediately
A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries to
help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do them. She says that they are
too hard. What is the NA's best response?
A. "Try harder and the exercises will be easier."
B. "I understand, but try working slowly and resting often."
C. "The doctor ordered the exercises because they are important."
D. "Think of something good during the exercises and maybe they wont be so hard." -
ANSWER-B. "I understand, but try working slowly and resting often."
With Accurate Solutions Rated A+
A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room.
What should the NA do?
A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door.
B. Let husband visit and leave the door open.
C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife.
D. Let the husband visit in private - ANSWER-D. Let the husband visit in private
A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the
seizure is finished and the NA observes the resident is breathing. What should the NA
do next?
A. Get the emergency cart
B. Turn the resident onto her side
C. Check if the resident is able to talk
D. Help the resident back into the chair - ANSWER-B. Turn the resident onto her side
While helping in the dining room, the NA notices a male resident in distress holding his
throat. The NA believes the resident may be choking. After calling for help, the NA's
next action should be to
A. Check the resident's ABCs
B. Ask if the resident can talk
C. Provide an abdominal thrust
D. Lower the resident to the floor - ANSWER-A. Ask if the resident can talk
,Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
A. Pasta and rice
B. Meat and eggs
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Whole grains and milk products - ANSWER-B. Meat and eggs
"Sundowning" is a term used to describe when residents
A. Take short naps throughout the day
B. Show signs of Alzheimer's at a younger age
C. Prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening
D. Become restless and agitated late in the day - ANSWER-D. Become restless and
agitated late in the day
A NA walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I
fell down and I cannot move my arm. "What should be the NA's next action?
A. Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor
B. Ask the resident to stay still while the na calls for help
C. Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happenedl
D. Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder - ANSWER-
B. Ask if the resident stay a while the na calls for help
Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with
early dementia?
A. "Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m."
B. "You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you."
C. This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?"
, D. Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?" - ANSWER-D.
"Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?"
Which of the following best describes daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
A. It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities
B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia
C. Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion - ANSWER-C.
Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
A resident usually responds verbally to the NA's greetings, but this morning the resident
seems to be having trouble waking up. The resident is not talking but is breathing and
warm. The NA's next action should be to
A. Try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes
B. Speak louder to make sure the resident can hear
C. Wipe the resident's face with a cool washcloth
D. Call for the charge nurse immediately - ANSWER-D. Call for the charge nurse
immediately
A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries to
help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do them. She says that they are
too hard. What is the NA's best response?
A. "Try harder and the exercises will be easier."
B. "I understand, but try working slowly and resting often."
C. "The doctor ordered the exercises because they are important."
D. "Think of something good during the exercises and maybe they wont be so hard." -
ANSWER-B. "I understand, but try working slowly and resting often."
