CNA Prometric Written Comprehensive Final Exam
Review 2026 | High-Yield Study Guide
1. If a CNA accidentally touches the outside of a soiled glove while removing it,
what should be the immediate next step?
Dispose of the gloves and continue working
Wash hands immediately
Notify a supervisor before taking any action
Continue with the task without any action
2. It is a violation of resident's rights when a nursing assistant
Applies restraints without a physician's order
Gives care to residents not assigned to them
Reports a co-worker for verbally abusing a resident
Assists a resident to read her mail
3. The client offers a CNA $20 as a thank you for the CNA's help. The CNA
should:
Take the money and buy something for the floor
Ask the nurse in charge what to do
Take the money so as not to offend the client
Politely refuse the money
4. What term describes the act of yelling and cursing at a resident by a staff
member?
, Resident abuse
Resident neglect
Nurse aide carelessness
Nurse aide non-compliance
5. If a CNA is in a room with a resident who has a contagious infection, what
should they do after removing their dirty isolation gown?
Put on a new isolation gown before leaving
Document the removal of the gown in the resident's chart
Leave the room without any precautions
Perform hand hygiene immediately
6. In a scenario where a resident is refusing to eat and drink, what should a
Certified Nursing Assistant prioritize based on the understanding of
physiological needs?
Offering the resident entertainment options to distract them.
Respecting the resident's choice and not intervening.
Encouraging the resident to consume food and water to meet their
basic needs.
Documenting the refusal without further action.
7. Walking down the hall, the nurse aide notices a resident about to fall. What
should the nurse aide do?
Stand behind the resident with your knees bent and ease them to
the floor
Call the nurses station
Yell at the resident
, Nothing
8. Describe the significance of physiological needs in the context of resident
care for Certified Nursing Assistants.
Physiological needs are only relevant in emergency situations.
Physiological needs are secondary to emotional needs in healthcare.
Physiological needs can be ignored if residents have high self-esteem.
Physiological needs are fundamental for survival and must be met
to ensure the well-being of residents.
9. What is the correct procedure for a nurse aide regarding a gown after caring
for a client in isolation?
Take the gown off before leaving the client's room
Wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients
Take the gown off in the dirty utility room
Leave the gown untied
10. What is the first action a nurse aide should take when they find a resident
who has fallen and is unable to move?
Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help
Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor
Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened
Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and
shoulder
11. What is the appropriate response for a nurse aide when colleagues are
discussing a client's behavior inappropriately?
Join the conversation
, Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client
Be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides
Return to the unit and tell the client what was said
12. Describe the role of Standard Precautions in the context of nursing assistant
duties.
Standard Precautions are optional based on the nurse aide's
discretion.
Standard Precautions are only necessary for surgical procedures.
Standard Precautions are guidelines that help prevent the
transmission of infections in healthcare settings.
Standard Precautions apply only to patients with known infections.
13. In a scenario where a resident is diagnosed with a contagious infection, what
should a nursing assistant do regarding precautions?
Only use Standard Precautions since they are sufficient.
Use Transmission-Based Precautions without Standard Precautions.
Implement Transmission-Based Precautions along with Standard
Precautions.
Ignore precautions if the resident appears healthy.
14. Why is it important for nursing assistants to use simple, non-medical terms
when communicating with residents and their families?
It allows for quicker communication.
It makes the nursing assistant appear more knowledgeable.
It ensures that residents and their families can understand the
information being conveyed.
It helps to maintain a professional distance.
Review 2026 | High-Yield Study Guide
1. If a CNA accidentally touches the outside of a soiled glove while removing it,
what should be the immediate next step?
Dispose of the gloves and continue working
Wash hands immediately
Notify a supervisor before taking any action
Continue with the task without any action
2. It is a violation of resident's rights when a nursing assistant
Applies restraints without a physician's order
Gives care to residents not assigned to them
Reports a co-worker for verbally abusing a resident
Assists a resident to read her mail
3. The client offers a CNA $20 as a thank you for the CNA's help. The CNA
should:
Take the money and buy something for the floor
Ask the nurse in charge what to do
Take the money so as not to offend the client
Politely refuse the money
4. What term describes the act of yelling and cursing at a resident by a staff
member?
, Resident abuse
Resident neglect
Nurse aide carelessness
Nurse aide non-compliance
5. If a CNA is in a room with a resident who has a contagious infection, what
should they do after removing their dirty isolation gown?
Put on a new isolation gown before leaving
Document the removal of the gown in the resident's chart
Leave the room without any precautions
Perform hand hygiene immediately
6. In a scenario where a resident is refusing to eat and drink, what should a
Certified Nursing Assistant prioritize based on the understanding of
physiological needs?
Offering the resident entertainment options to distract them.
Respecting the resident's choice and not intervening.
Encouraging the resident to consume food and water to meet their
basic needs.
Documenting the refusal without further action.
7. Walking down the hall, the nurse aide notices a resident about to fall. What
should the nurse aide do?
Stand behind the resident with your knees bent and ease them to
the floor
Call the nurses station
Yell at the resident
, Nothing
8. Describe the significance of physiological needs in the context of resident
care for Certified Nursing Assistants.
Physiological needs are only relevant in emergency situations.
Physiological needs are secondary to emotional needs in healthcare.
Physiological needs can be ignored if residents have high self-esteem.
Physiological needs are fundamental for survival and must be met
to ensure the well-being of residents.
9. What is the correct procedure for a nurse aide regarding a gown after caring
for a client in isolation?
Take the gown off before leaving the client's room
Wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients
Take the gown off in the dirty utility room
Leave the gown untied
10. What is the first action a nurse aide should take when they find a resident
who has fallen and is unable to move?
Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help
Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor
Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened
Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and
shoulder
11. What is the appropriate response for a nurse aide when colleagues are
discussing a client's behavior inappropriately?
Join the conversation
, Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client
Be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides
Return to the unit and tell the client what was said
12. Describe the role of Standard Precautions in the context of nursing assistant
duties.
Standard Precautions are optional based on the nurse aide's
discretion.
Standard Precautions are only necessary for surgical procedures.
Standard Precautions are guidelines that help prevent the
transmission of infections in healthcare settings.
Standard Precautions apply only to patients with known infections.
13. In a scenario where a resident is diagnosed with a contagious infection, what
should a nursing assistant do regarding precautions?
Only use Standard Precautions since they are sufficient.
Use Transmission-Based Precautions without Standard Precautions.
Implement Transmission-Based Precautions along with Standard
Precautions.
Ignore precautions if the resident appears healthy.
14. Why is it important for nursing assistants to use simple, non-medical terms
when communicating with residents and their families?
It allows for quicker communication.
It makes the nursing assistant appear more knowledgeable.
It ensures that residents and their families can understand the
information being conveyed.
It helps to maintain a professional distance.
