PROMETRIC CNA COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
EXAM STUDY GUIDE TESTED QUESTIONS
2026 100% CORRECT.
⫸ Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change
seen in elderly residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily Answer: C.
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
⫸ A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The
nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot.
The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide
should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the
shift.
D. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other
residents. Answer: B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to
the bathroom.
, Residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia often lack the ability
to explain physical needs, problems or discomfort. When the resident
is in pain, the staff may observe the resident becoming more restless.
A resident who has to use the bathroom may say "my tummy hurts"
when the resident's mind no longer recognizes the meaning of body
signs such as a full bladder. The resident's behavior may hold clues
that the nurse aide should pay attention to. A resident rubbing his
stomach could be a sign of a number of different things: hunger,
nausea, the need to urinate or have a bowel movement. There could
also be a serious health problem.
⫸ A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident
tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. Answer: D.
ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
⫸ While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a
seizure. The nurse aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth. Answer: C. call
the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
EXAM STUDY GUIDE TESTED QUESTIONS
2026 100% CORRECT.
⫸ Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change
seen in elderly residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily Answer: C.
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
⫸ A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The
nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot.
The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide
should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the
shift.
D. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other
residents. Answer: B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to
the bathroom.
, Residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia often lack the ability
to explain physical needs, problems or discomfort. When the resident
is in pain, the staff may observe the resident becoming more restless.
A resident who has to use the bathroom may say "my tummy hurts"
when the resident's mind no longer recognizes the meaning of body
signs such as a full bladder. The resident's behavior may hold clues
that the nurse aide should pay attention to. A resident rubbing his
stomach could be a sign of a number of different things: hunger,
nausea, the need to urinate or have a bowel movement. There could
also be a serious health problem.
⫸ A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident
tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. Answer: D.
ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
⫸ While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a
seizure. The nurse aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth. Answer: C. call
the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
