CNA Prometric Exam Practice Rated A+
1. Where should wrist restraints be secured after you remove them to reposition a patient?
After repositioning the patient, the restraints should be secured to a non-moving part of the bed, such
as the bed frame (A).
2. What risk do elderly individuals...
1. Where should wrist restraints be secured after you remove them to reposition a patient?
After repositioning the patient, the restraints should be secured to a non-moving part of the bed, such
as the bed frame (A).
2. What risk do elderly individuals face due to often not feeling thirsty?
Elderly individuals are at risk of dehydration because they often do not experience the sensation of
thirst (A).
3. If a patient requires no nursing interventions like injections or wound care but cannot take care of
themselves at home, where would they likely go?
This patient would likely be found in an Assisted Living Facility (B).
4. How should a nurse aide respond to a patient with end-stage renal disease who is confused about
dietary restrictions?
The best response would be, "The nurse is the best person to answer that question. Let me get her for
you" (C).
,5. Which healthcare setting is designed to provide short-term care and stabilization for patients with
acute health condition?
A hospital provides short-term care and stabilization for patients with acute (sudden and severe)
health conditions (A).
6. What communication method should be used when interacting with patients who do not have
dementia?
It is appropriate to ask open-ended questions to encourage conversation and support the emotional
well-being of patients who do not have dementia (A).
7. How can you help Mrs. Hopkins, who feels like she has lost her privacy in a nursing home?
To help her adjust, ensure her privacy is respected by knocking before entering her room (B).
8. When should gloves be put on before performing personal care that may expose the CNA to body
fluids?
Gloves should be put on after preparing the supplies but immediately before beginning the procedure
on the patient (A).
9. What should the CNA do if a patient becomes agitated, throws a telephone, and lunges at them?
The CNA should leave the room immediately and seek the nurse's attention quickly (B).
,10. How can CNAs promote safety in patient environments?
CNAs should promote safety by removing throw rugs from the patient environment (A).
11. What should a CNA do if asked by a nurse to perform an untrained task and the nurse expresses
frustration?
The appropriate action is to refuse to perform the task for patient safety (A).
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to: ✔️Notice any red areas, wounds, sores,
rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? ✔️Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and
inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? ✔️Muscles 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? ✔️Report 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? ✔️Signs 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?
✔️Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? ✔️Ask 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? ✔️Have 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? ✔️Sound 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? ✔️"I'm right here
if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
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