CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE
TEST LATEST VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The nurse has
educated the patient on diet modifications. Later, he says that he can't
remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should have pretzels or a
candy bar. What is the best response? - ✔ANASWER✔-"The nurse is the
best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."
Which of the following settings provides short term care and stabilization
for patients with acute ( sudden, immediate and severe) health conditions?
- ✔ANASWER✔-a hospital
,When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an
appropriate communication method to encourage conversation and
support the patient's emotional well-being? - ✔ANASWER✔-Asking open
ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being told
that she can no longer live alone. She has been seen frequently crying and
stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that people come in and
out of my room all the time without notice. This is my bedroom. I miss my
privacy." What is a measure you can take to help her adjust? -
✔ANASWER✔-Make sure her privacy is respected and knock before
entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will expose the
CNA to body fluids, when should the gloves be put on? - ✔ANASWER✔-
after preparing supplies but immediately before beginning the skill on the
patient
When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a telephone at you and
yells at you to get out. He is pacing, appears agitated and is mumbling to
himself. As you retreat toward the door, he lunges at you, trying to grab
your arm. What should the CNA do? - ✔ANASWER✔-Leave the room
immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
✔ANASWER✔-Throw rugs
,A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for that
task, she gets mad and says, "it's not that hard, just figure it out!". What is
an appropriate action? - ✔ANASWER✔-Refuse to perform the task for
patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
✔ANASWER✔-Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other
abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - ✔ANASWER✔-
Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a
cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - ✔ANASWER✔-Muscles
weaken and lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit. What is
an appropriate action to take to ensure the patient's safety? -
✔ANASWER✔-Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of stress in
the patient to the nurse immediately
A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? -
✔ANASWER✔-Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today.
What is an appropriate action? - ✔ANASWER✔-Report the change to the
nurse
, What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? -
✔ANASWER✔-Ask the patient to check the water temperature
You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The
patient has been confined to bed for 3 days and is very weak. What is an
important safety step to take before assisting the patient to stand? -
✔ANASWER✔-Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge
of the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After
removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? - ✔ANASWER✔-
Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that
resulted in right side weakness. You have been helping this person dress for
several months, when today she appears irritated and states, "Just let me
do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response? -
✔ANASWER✔-"I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
✔ANASWER✔-Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment
when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a nurse
on the phone when a family member approaches. You continue to work
and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few moments of silence,
TEST LATEST VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The nurse has
educated the patient on diet modifications. Later, he says that he can't
remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should have pretzels or a
candy bar. What is the best response? - ✔ANASWER✔-"The nurse is the
best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."
Which of the following settings provides short term care and stabilization
for patients with acute ( sudden, immediate and severe) health conditions?
- ✔ANASWER✔-a hospital
,When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an
appropriate communication method to encourage conversation and
support the patient's emotional well-being? - ✔ANASWER✔-Asking open
ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being told
that she can no longer live alone. She has been seen frequently crying and
stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that people come in and
out of my room all the time without notice. This is my bedroom. I miss my
privacy." What is a measure you can take to help her adjust? -
✔ANASWER✔-Make sure her privacy is respected and knock before
entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will expose the
CNA to body fluids, when should the gloves be put on? - ✔ANASWER✔-
after preparing supplies but immediately before beginning the skill on the
patient
When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a telephone at you and
yells at you to get out. He is pacing, appears agitated and is mumbling to
himself. As you retreat toward the door, he lunges at you, trying to grab
your arm. What should the CNA do? - ✔ANASWER✔-Leave the room
immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? -
✔ANASWER✔-Throw rugs
,A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for that
task, she gets mad and says, "it's not that hard, just figure it out!". What is
an appropriate action? - ✔ANASWER✔-Refuse to perform the task for
patient safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: -
✔ANASWER✔-Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other
abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - ✔ANASWER✔-
Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a
cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - ✔ANASWER✔-Muscles
weaken and lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit. What is
an appropriate action to take to ensure the patient's safety? -
✔ANASWER✔-Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of stress in
the patient to the nurse immediately
A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? -
✔ANASWER✔-Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today.
What is an appropriate action? - ✔ANASWER✔-Report the change to the
nurse
, What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? -
✔ANASWER✔-Ask the patient to check the water temperature
You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The
patient has been confined to bed for 3 days and is very weak. What is an
important safety step to take before assisting the patient to stand? -
✔ANASWER✔-Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge
of the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After
removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? - ✔ANASWER✔-
Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that
resulted in right side weakness. You have been helping this person dress for
several months, when today she appears irritated and states, "Just let me
do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response? -
✔ANASWER✔-"I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication -
✔ANASWER✔-Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment
when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a nurse
on the phone when a family member approaches. You continue to work
and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few moments of silence,
