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CNA Prometric Exam ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIR
YEAR
QUESTION: When shaving a male patient's face, you should
A. apply shaving cream sparingly
B. use upward strokes when shaving the cheeks
C. apply Betadine to any nicks
D. none of the above - ANSWER-D. none of the above
QUESTION: A decubitus ulcer is
A. stomach ulcer
B. pressure sore
C. duodenal ulcer
D. sore on the toe - ANSWER-D. sore on the toe
QUESTION: What position should a patient be in to receive an enema?
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A. supine
B. fowler's
C. prone
D. left sim's - ANSWER-D. left sim's
it allows irrigation to be easier
QUESTION: Nursing orders frequently instruct you to assist patient to cough and deep breathe
that activity helps
A. decubitus ulcers
B. pneumonia
C. internal bleeding
D. dyspnea - ANSWER-B. pneumonia
QUESTION: How often should you total a patient's intake and output records?
A. once each shift
B. 2x a day
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C. every 4 hours
D. every 12 hours - ANSWER-A. once each shift
QUESTION: When distributing drinking water, the nursing assistant should
A. Use only disposable cups and pitchers
B. Give ice to all patients
C. Follow the policy of the institution
D. Make sure that all pitchers are filled completely - ANSWER-C. Follow the policy of the
institution
QUESTION: Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues is called
A. Fluid intake
B. Diarrhea
C. Perspiration
D. Edema - ANSWER-D. Edema
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QUESTION: Your assignment sheet has the following notation: S & A, AC, tid for Mr. Able. This
means that you should
A. Take auxiliary temperature and systolic BP after care is given 2x a day
B. Do a routine sugar and acetone urine test before meals 3x a day
C. Do a routine sugar and acid still test after Mr. Able's next three stools
D. Offer snacks and ginger ale 3x a day - ANSWER-B. Do a routine sugar and acetone urine test
before meals 3x a day
QUESTION: Mr. Brook has a broken hip and needs to have an enema. The best type of bedpan
to use would be a
a. fracture pan.
b. plastic pan.
c. child-sized pan.
d. metal pan. - ANSWER-A. Fracture pan
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a feeder patient?
A. Serve the tray with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the patient
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CNA Prometric Exam ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIR
YEAR
QUESTION: When shaving a male patient's face, you should
A. apply shaving cream sparingly
B. use upward strokes when shaving the cheeks
C. apply Betadine to any nicks
D. none of the above - ANSWER-D. none of the above
QUESTION: A decubitus ulcer is
A. stomach ulcer
B. pressure sore
C. duodenal ulcer
D. sore on the toe - ANSWER-D. sore on the toe
QUESTION: What position should a patient be in to receive an enema?
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A. supine
B. fowler's
C. prone
D. left sim's - ANSWER-D. left sim's
it allows irrigation to be easier
QUESTION: Nursing orders frequently instruct you to assist patient to cough and deep breathe
that activity helps
A. decubitus ulcers
B. pneumonia
C. internal bleeding
D. dyspnea - ANSWER-B. pneumonia
QUESTION: How often should you total a patient's intake and output records?
A. once each shift
B. 2x a day
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C. every 4 hours
D. every 12 hours - ANSWER-A. once each shift
QUESTION: When distributing drinking water, the nursing assistant should
A. Use only disposable cups and pitchers
B. Give ice to all patients
C. Follow the policy of the institution
D. Make sure that all pitchers are filled completely - ANSWER-C. Follow the policy of the
institution
QUESTION: Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues is called
A. Fluid intake
B. Diarrhea
C. Perspiration
D. Edema - ANSWER-D. Edema
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QUESTION: Your assignment sheet has the following notation: S & A, AC, tid for Mr. Able. This
means that you should
A. Take auxiliary temperature and systolic BP after care is given 2x a day
B. Do a routine sugar and acetone urine test before meals 3x a day
C. Do a routine sugar and acid still test after Mr. Able's next three stools
D. Offer snacks and ginger ale 3x a day - ANSWER-B. Do a routine sugar and acetone urine test
before meals 3x a day
QUESTION: Mr. Brook has a broken hip and needs to have an enema. The best type of bedpan
to use would be a
a. fracture pan.
b. plastic pan.
c. child-sized pan.
d. metal pan. - ANSWER-A. Fracture pan
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a feeder patient?
A. Serve the tray with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the patient
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