CNA Prometric Exam Practice QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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CNA Prometric
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CNA Prometric
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? - ANSWER To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at ris...
CNA Prometric Exam Practice
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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? - ANSWER To a non-
moving part of the bed( bed frame)
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? - ANSWER Dehydration
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? - ANSWER Assisted 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? - ANSWER a 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? - ANSWER Asking
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? - ANSWER Make 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? - ANSWER after 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,
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? - ANSWER 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? - 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 - ANSWER Nodding 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? - ANSWER
Make 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? - ANSWER Atrophy
Depression among the elderly: - ANSWER Is 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? - ANSWER Inspect 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? - ANSWER Physical needs : Oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest
, Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient? - ANSWER A
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? - ANSWER The 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? - ANSWER The doors can be
opened manually to remove patients, visitors and staff
A CNA overhears a co-worker complaining about a nurse, "She actually told me to go toilet the patient
when she was just in the room and could have done it herself! She treats me like I am her slave. I'm so
over it!" Which of the following statements is correct regarding this scenario? - ANSWER The nursing
assistant doesn't truly understand her role in the healthcare system
The care plan instructs the nurse aide to dress the resident in a long-sleeve button up shirt. The nurse
aide knows that the resident will be participating in an outdoor event this morning and feels that the
long-sleeve shirt would cause the patient to overheat, due to the high temperature outside. What is an
appropriate action for this nurse aide? - ANSWER Talk to the nurse about her concerns prior to dressing
the patient
A bed alarm signals when a patient is getting out of bed, so the CNA can: - ANSWER Assist the patient for
safety
You are working the night shift in a facility and the hall lights are dimmed at 9PM to facilitate sleep.
When at tge nurse's station with your co-workers, What is an important consideration? - ANSWER
Conversations should remain hushed do that patients can sleep
A patient who frequently screams, "Help me" begins screaming. You are charting vital signs at the
nursing station and decide to check on her after you are done. As you complete your work, she is no
longer crying for help, so you skip your hourly rounds and begin re-stocking the supply shelf instead. A
half hour later, a nurse enters the patient's room and finds that the patient had fallen, becoming trapped
between the bed and a chair, resulting in a sudden and unexpected death. She asks you when you last
saw the patient and if you heard anything. What is an appropriate response? - ANSWER "I heard her call
out 45mins ago. I did not see her after she called out. I was performing other tasks and delayed my
hourly rounds."
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