CNA Prometric Exam Practice Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025

CNA Prometric Exam Practice Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the restraints to reposition the patient. Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning? - answerTo a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame) Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? - answerDehydration A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, therapy, wound care, tube feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to care for himself in his own home would probably be found in a? - answerAssisted Living Facility 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? - answer"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? - answera 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? - answerAsking 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? - answerMake 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? - answerafter 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? - answerLeave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly. CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing? - answerThrow 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? - answerRefuse to perform the task for patient safety Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: - answerNotice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? - answerThrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? - answerMuscles 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? - answerReport 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? - answerSigns 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? - answerReport the change to the nurse What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? - answerAsk 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? - answerHave 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? - answerSound 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? - answer"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 - answerNodding 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, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate action? - answerMake eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can help Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called? - answerAtrophy Depression among the elderly: - answerIs often overlooked or unrecognized A resident complains that something is wrong with his hearing aid and that it is not working as he hands it to you. What should you do? - answerInspect the hearing aid for cracks and make sure it is turned on According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which needs are the most vital and must be met before any other needs can be achieved? - answerPhysical needs : Oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient? - answerA temperature reading of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit A patient you are caring for is getting stronger and feels able to transfer himself from bed to chair without your assistance. Which of the following statement is correct? - answerThe CNA should notify the nurse of the changes in the patients level of ability You are assigned to evacuate bedbound patients from your unit after a fire alarm is triggered. The fire doors have closed at the end of your hall. Which of the following is true? - answerThe doors can be opened m