CNA Practice Questions - Prometric
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Update 2025/2026
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 - ANSWER-B
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death
of another resident?
A. explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died
B. suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss
C. try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject
D. allow the resident to talk about the resident who died - ANSWER-D
A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The resident's feeding tube is
connected to a pump. Which of the following is appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A. disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower
B. protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room
,C. ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump
D. give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube - ANSWER-C
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best
response by the nurse aide is to
A. explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy
B. try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today
D. remind the resident ,"You do have the right to refuse care" - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is generally experienced by a resident with low blood sugar?
A. fever
B. weakness
C. sour breath
D. frequent urination - ANSWER-B
A resident usually responds verbally to the nurse aide'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 nurse aide's next actions 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
,The term vital signs refers to
A. any important information about a resident's condition
B. the color, condition, and appearance of the skin
C. fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements
D. temperature, pulse, and respirations - ANSWER-D
A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right
foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to
A. return the resident to bed
B. provide the resident with a cane
C. tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain
D. remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot - ANSWER-D
A resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with other residents. The resident is
slow when getting dressed each morning so the resident's friends are often leaving
when the resident can dress in more quickly.
A. set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly
B. dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier
C. ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning
D. remind the resident that the friends will also be at activities later - ANSWER-C
The nurse aide is to obtain a resident's weight. The nurse aide should
, A. ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight
B. ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid
C. wait until after the resident has a bowel movement
D. check what scale is usually used for this resident - ANSWER-D
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?" -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-D
According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the
following procedures?
A. Getting linen from a linen cart
With 100 % Correct Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026
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 - ANSWER-B
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death
of another resident?
A. explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died
B. suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss
C. try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject
D. allow the resident to talk about the resident who died - ANSWER-D
A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The resident's feeding tube is
connected to a pump. Which of the following is appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A. disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower
B. protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room
,C. ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump
D. give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube - ANSWER-C
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best
response by the nurse aide is to
A. explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy
B. try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today
D. remind the resident ,"You do have the right to refuse care" - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is generally experienced by a resident with low blood sugar?
A. fever
B. weakness
C. sour breath
D. frequent urination - ANSWER-B
A resident usually responds verbally to the nurse aide'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 nurse aide's next actions 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
,The term vital signs refers to
A. any important information about a resident's condition
B. the color, condition, and appearance of the skin
C. fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements
D. temperature, pulse, and respirations - ANSWER-D
A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right
foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to
A. return the resident to bed
B. provide the resident with a cane
C. tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain
D. remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot - ANSWER-D
A resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with other residents. The resident is
slow when getting dressed each morning so the resident's friends are often leaving
when the resident can dress in more quickly.
A. set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly
B. dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier
C. ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning
D. remind the resident that the friends will also be at activities later - ANSWER-C
The nurse aide is to obtain a resident's weight. The nurse aide should
, A. ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight
B. ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid
C. wait until after the resident has a bowel movement
D. check what scale is usually used for this resident - ANSWER-D
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?" -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-D
According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the
following procedures?
A. Getting linen from a linen cart
