CNA PROMETRIC COMPREHENSIVE EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔Which of these is not true when taking a blood pressure reading?
a. Blood pressure readings can be a little higher in the mornings.
b. The optimum position for the resident is sitting with both feet on the floor.
c. It is best if the resident does not talk while his or her blood pressure reading is being
taken.
d. The optimum position for the resident is lying down with his or her feet elevated. -
✔✔d. The optimum position for the resident is lying down with his or her feet elevated.
✔✔A resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling faint, blood pressure
below 90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. The resident is most likely suffering from ____.
a. hypodermia
b. hypoglottis
c. hypertension
d. hypotension - ✔✔d. hypotension
✔✔Hypotension is low blood pressure and all these symptoms are associated with it.
a. excitement
b. no pulse
c. confusion
d. dizziness, light headedness, nausea - ✔✔d. dizziness, light headedness, nausea
✔✔Alcohol-based hand cleanser is appropriate for all of these situations except ____.
a. after walking a resident down the hall
b. after handling a resident's clothes
c. when hands have observable dirt
d. when soap and water are not available - ✔✔c. when hands have observable dirt
✔✔Which of these is not true about the proper procedure for taking a tympanic
membrane temperature with an electric thermometer?
a. Use a speculum cover that is twisted securely in place.
b. Be sure that the speculum fits snugly by pulling gently on the ear pinna.
c. Wait for the unit to signal before removing the speculum.
d. Be sure the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit. - ✔✔d. Be sure
the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.
✔✔If you are helping a resident put on a clean night shirt and it falls to the ground
before you get started, it is best to ____.
,a. ask the resident if they want to go ahead and use the dropped shirt
b. tell the resident to wear the shirt until you can go and get a clean one
c. place the shirt on the chair and go to get a clean garment
d. put the shirt in the hamper for cleaning and get another clean garment - ✔✔d. put the
shirt in the hamper for cleaning and get another clean garment
✔✔Convulsions are associated with ____.
a sprain
b. a seizure
c. a spasm
d. a tear - ✔✔b. a seizure
✔✔When muscle tissues shorten and then a joint becomes hard to move it is called
____.
a. a rupture
b. a perforation
c. a twitch
d. a contracture - ✔✔d. a contracture
✔✔To obtain the most accurate resident weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the
resident____.
a. at the same time every day
b. 3-4 hours after eating
c. with two different scales
d. directly after a meal - ✔✔a. at the same time every day
✔✔A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just
had a cold drink. The patient's temperature should be taken ____.
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
b. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
c. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
d. 75 minutes after the drink was finished. - ✔✔a. 15 minutes after the drink was
finished
✔✔A nursing assistant is caring for a resident with MRSA and is wearing a gown and
gloves whenever she provides the resident's care. When she needs to go care for
another resident, she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
a. in the current patient's room
b. continue wearing equipment
, c. in the hallway
d. in the next patient's room before touching that patient - ✔✔a. in the current patient's
room
✔✔Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____.
a. ulcerated cyst
b. perforation
c. ulcerated tumor
d. pressure sore - ✔✔d. pressure sore
✔✔When monitoring a client's temperature, which thermometer will provide the least
accurate reading?
a. axillary
b. tympanic
c. oral
d. rectal - ✔✔a. axillary
✔✔When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing
assistant should stand ____.
a. to the left of the side of the wheelchair
b. to the right side of the wheelchair
c. in front of the wheelchair
d. behind the wheelchair - ✔✔c. in front of the wheelchair
✔✔Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering?
a. respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents
and assuring them you will help them through the process
b. being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it
c. being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure
d. leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves - ✔✔d.
leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves
✔✔A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to
follow?
a. Offer support and reassurance.
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
c. Talk and act in a calm manner.
d. Call for help immediately. - ✔✔b. Have the resident take small sips of water and
place them in a downright position.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔Which of these is not true when taking a blood pressure reading?
a. Blood pressure readings can be a little higher in the mornings.
b. The optimum position for the resident is sitting with both feet on the floor.
c. It is best if the resident does not talk while his or her blood pressure reading is being
taken.
d. The optimum position for the resident is lying down with his or her feet elevated. -
✔✔d. The optimum position for the resident is lying down with his or her feet elevated.
✔✔A resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling faint, blood pressure
below 90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. The resident is most likely suffering from ____.
a. hypodermia
b. hypoglottis
c. hypertension
d. hypotension - ✔✔d. hypotension
✔✔Hypotension is low blood pressure and all these symptoms are associated with it.
a. excitement
b. no pulse
c. confusion
d. dizziness, light headedness, nausea - ✔✔d. dizziness, light headedness, nausea
✔✔Alcohol-based hand cleanser is appropriate for all of these situations except ____.
a. after walking a resident down the hall
b. after handling a resident's clothes
c. when hands have observable dirt
d. when soap and water are not available - ✔✔c. when hands have observable dirt
✔✔Which of these is not true about the proper procedure for taking a tympanic
membrane temperature with an electric thermometer?
a. Use a speculum cover that is twisted securely in place.
b. Be sure that the speculum fits snugly by pulling gently on the ear pinna.
c. Wait for the unit to signal before removing the speculum.
d. Be sure the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit. - ✔✔d. Be sure
the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.
✔✔If you are helping a resident put on a clean night shirt and it falls to the ground
before you get started, it is best to ____.
,a. ask the resident if they want to go ahead and use the dropped shirt
b. tell the resident to wear the shirt until you can go and get a clean one
c. place the shirt on the chair and go to get a clean garment
d. put the shirt in the hamper for cleaning and get another clean garment - ✔✔d. put the
shirt in the hamper for cleaning and get another clean garment
✔✔Convulsions are associated with ____.
a sprain
b. a seizure
c. a spasm
d. a tear - ✔✔b. a seizure
✔✔When muscle tissues shorten and then a joint becomes hard to move it is called
____.
a. a rupture
b. a perforation
c. a twitch
d. a contracture - ✔✔d. a contracture
✔✔To obtain the most accurate resident weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the
resident____.
a. at the same time every day
b. 3-4 hours after eating
c. with two different scales
d. directly after a meal - ✔✔a. at the same time every day
✔✔A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just
had a cold drink. The patient's temperature should be taken ____.
a. 15 minutes after the drink was finished
b. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
c. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
d. 75 minutes after the drink was finished. - ✔✔a. 15 minutes after the drink was
finished
✔✔A nursing assistant is caring for a resident with MRSA and is wearing a gown and
gloves whenever she provides the resident's care. When she needs to go care for
another resident, she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
a. in the current patient's room
b. continue wearing equipment
, c. in the hallway
d. in the next patient's room before touching that patient - ✔✔a. in the current patient's
room
✔✔Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____.
a. ulcerated cyst
b. perforation
c. ulcerated tumor
d. pressure sore - ✔✔d. pressure sore
✔✔When monitoring a client's temperature, which thermometer will provide the least
accurate reading?
a. axillary
b. tympanic
c. oral
d. rectal - ✔✔a. axillary
✔✔When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing
assistant should stand ____.
a. to the left of the side of the wheelchair
b. to the right side of the wheelchair
c. in front of the wheelchair
d. behind the wheelchair - ✔✔c. in front of the wheelchair
✔✔Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering?
a. respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents
and assuring them you will help them through the process
b. being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it
c. being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure
d. leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves - ✔✔d.
leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves
✔✔A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to
follow?
a. Offer support and reassurance.
b. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
c. Talk and act in a calm manner.
d. Call for help immediately. - ✔✔b. Have the resident take small sips of water and
place them in a downright position.
