CNA PROMETRIC ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE TEST
LATEST VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
1.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?: "The nurse is the best to answer that
question. Let me get
Her for you."
2.Which of the following settings provides short term care and
stabilization for patients with acute ( sudden, immediate and severe)
health conditions?: a hospital
3.When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what
is an ap- propriate communication method to encourage
conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being?: Asking open
ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
4.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?: Make sure her privacy is respected and knock
before entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will
5.
expose the CNA to body fluids, when should the gloves be put on?: after
preparing supplies but immediately before beginning the skill on the patient
,6. 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?: Leave the room
immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
7. Cnas should promote safety in patient environments by removing?:
Throw rugs
8.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?: Refuse to perform the task for patient
safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to::
9.
Notice any red
Areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
, To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would?: Thrust firmly
10.
on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
11. Which of the following is a normal sign of aging?: Muscles weaken an
lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit.
12.
What is an appropriate action to take to ensure the patient's safety?:
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
13.
for?: Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused
14.
today. What is an appropriate action?: Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient?: Ask the
15.
patient to check
The water temperature
You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The
16.
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?:
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
17.
home. After removing the patients from the room, the CNA would?:
, Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
18.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?: "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:
19.
Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to
20.
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, the family
LATEST VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
1.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?: "The nurse is the best to answer that
question. Let me get
Her for you."
2.Which of the following settings provides short term care and
stabilization for patients with acute ( sudden, immediate and severe)
health conditions?: a hospital
3.When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what
is an ap- propriate communication method to encourage
conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being?: Asking open
ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
4.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?: Make sure her privacy is respected and knock
before entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will
5.
expose the CNA to body fluids, when should the gloves be put on?: after
preparing supplies but immediately before beginning the skill on the patient
,6. 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?: Leave the room
immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
7. Cnas should promote safety in patient environments by removing?:
Throw rugs
8.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?: Refuse to perform the task for patient
safety
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to::
9.
Notice any red
Areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
, To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would?: Thrust firmly
10.
on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
11. Which of the following is a normal sign of aging?: Muscles weaken an
lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit.
12.
What is an appropriate action to take to ensure the patient's safety?:
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
13.
for?: Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused
14.
today. What is an appropriate action?: Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient?: Ask the
15.
patient to check
The water temperature
You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The
16.
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?:
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
17.
home. After removing the patients from the room, the CNA would?:
, Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
18.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?: "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:
19.
Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to
20.
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, the family
