CNA Written Exam (Prometric Practice
Test) Questions and Answers
1.A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells
the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
Answer D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
2.While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is
coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is teh appropriate response by
the nurse aide?
A. Allow the resident more time to swallow.
B. Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
C. Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
Answer D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
3.Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of
residents with dimentia?
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.
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, C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.
Answer C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is
important.
4.A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a
stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before
returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the
resident's needs?
A. Provide total care for the resident.
B. Set high standards for the resident's achievements.
C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
D. Remind the resident taht she will be happier when she is home.
Answer C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
5.While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a
redened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to
request that the nurse aide
A. massage the area using lotion
B. apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
D. cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Answer C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
6.The FIRST step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to
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Test) Questions and Answers
1.A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells
the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
Answer D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
2.While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is
coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is teh appropriate response by
the nurse aide?
A. Allow the resident more time to swallow.
B. Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
C. Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
Answer D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
3.Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of
residents with dimentia?
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.
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, C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.
Answer C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is
important.
4.A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a
stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before
returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the
resident's needs?
A. Provide total care for the resident.
B. Set high standards for the resident's achievements.
C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
D. Remind the resident taht she will be happier when she is home.
Answer C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
5.While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a
redened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to
request that the nurse aide
A. massage the area using lotion
B. apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
D. cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Answer C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
6.The FIRST step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to
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