CNA Prometric Sample Test
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should - ANS-offer
comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling
urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is - ANS-ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the
first time
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the
resident's hands? - ANS-The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide? - ANS-Participating in
resident care planning conferences.
Which of the following statements is true about ROM exercises - ANS-Are often
performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing.
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying
to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should - ANS-give the resident the hairbrush to
hold.
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help
the nurse aide's next action should be to - ANS-raise the head of the bed
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on - ANS-providing for the resident's comfort
While giving a bedbath, the nurse aide hear the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go
off. The NA should - ANS-make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door
right away.
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures - ANS-emptying a urinary
drainage bag
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often - ANS-put around the resident's
waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident
, Which of the following statements is true about resident who are restrained? -
ANS-They are at greater risk for developing pressures sores.
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low blood sugar -
ANS-Shakiness
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the NA to - ANS-Check the feet
for skin breakdown.
When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign the resident is - ANS-having
difficulty swallowing.
When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the NA should expect that the resident
will - ANS-experience a sense of loss related to the life change.
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room earing shoes that are from two
different pairs. The NA should - ANS-Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not
match.
A resident's wife recently died. The resident is now staying in his room all the time and
eating very little. The best response by the NA is to - ANS-understand the resident is
grieving and give him chances to talk
When a resident refuses a bedbath, the NA should - ANS-wait awhile and then ask the
resident again
When a resident is combative and trying to hit the NA, it is important for the NA to -
ANS-step back to protect self from harm while speaking in a calm manner
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the NA.
The best response by the NA is to - ANS-remain calm and ask what is upsetting the
resident
Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage
conversation? - ANS-What are you favorite foods?
When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the
NA, the NA should - ANS-use pictures and gestures.
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