CNA Prometric Sample Test
A NA finds a resident looking in the fridge at the nurses' station at 5am. The resident,
who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leave for work. The best
response by the NA is to - ANS-ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry
A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling
urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is - ANS-ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the
first time
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room earing shoes that are from two
different pairs. The NA should - ANS-Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not
match.
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the NA notices that
there is no urine in the drainage bag. The NA should first - ANS-check for kinks in the
tubing
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low blood sugar -
ANS-Shakiness
A resident is on a bladder retraining program. The NA can expect the resident to -
ANS-have a schedule for toileting
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should - ANS-offer
comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on - ANS-providing for the resident's comfort
A resident who has stress incontinence - ANS-may leak urine when laughing or
coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and
exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation - ANS-Adequate
fluid intake.
, A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk of developing -
ANS-pressure sores.
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help
the nurse aide's next action should be to - ANS-raise the head of the bed
A resident's wife recently died. The resident is now staying in his room all the time and
eating very little. The best response by the NA is to - ANS-understand the resident is
grieving and give him chances to talk
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that - ANS-the restraint can be removed
quickly when needed.
As the NA begins her assignment which of the following should the NA do first -
ANS-Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the
resident's hands? - ANS-The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the NA should consider -
ANS-the resident's cultural background.
Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs should be
reported to the charge nurse immediately - ANS-Resting: 98.6 degrees-98 heart rate -
32 respirations
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the NA.
The best response by the NA is to - ANS-remain calm and ask what is upsetting the
resident
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures - ANS-emptying a urinary
drainage bag
Resident's with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking because they
- ANS-have a shuffling walk and tremors.
The Dr. has told the resident that his cancer is growing and that he is dying. When the
resident tell the NA that there is a mistake, the NA should - ANS-understand that denial
is a normal reaction.
A NA finds a resident looking in the fridge at the nurses' station at 5am. The resident,
who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leave for work. The best
response by the NA is to - ANS-ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry
A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling
urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is - ANS-ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the
first time
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room earing shoes that are from two
different pairs. The NA should - ANS-Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not
match.
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the NA notices that
there is no urine in the drainage bag. The NA should first - ANS-check for kinks in the
tubing
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low blood sugar -
ANS-Shakiness
A resident is on a bladder retraining program. The NA can expect the resident to -
ANS-have a schedule for toileting
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should - ANS-offer
comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on - ANS-providing for the resident's comfort
A resident who has stress incontinence - ANS-may leak urine when laughing or
coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and
exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation - ANS-Adequate
fluid intake.
, A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk of developing -
ANS-pressure sores.
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help
the nurse aide's next action should be to - ANS-raise the head of the bed
A resident's wife recently died. The resident is now staying in his room all the time and
eating very little. The best response by the NA is to - ANS-understand the resident is
grieving and give him chances to talk
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that - ANS-the restraint can be removed
quickly when needed.
As the NA begins her assignment which of the following should the NA do first -
ANS-Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the
resident's hands? - ANS-The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the NA should consider -
ANS-the resident's cultural background.
Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs should be
reported to the charge nurse immediately - ANS-Resting: 98.6 degrees-98 heart rate -
32 respirations
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the NA.
The best response by the NA is to - ANS-remain calm and ask what is upsetting the
resident
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures - ANS-emptying a urinary
drainage bag
Resident's with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking because they
- ANS-have a shuffling walk and tremors.
The Dr. has told the resident that his cancer is growing and that he is dying. When the
resident tell the NA that there is a mistake, the NA should - ANS-understand that denial
is a normal reaction.
