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Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Exam
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- While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices tht a resident is eating very little lunch. It is most important that the nurse aide... A. Check if the resident was snacking before the meal B. Ask if the resident would like something else to eat C. Remind the resident that dinner is several hours away D. Check when the resident last had a bowel movement Ans>> B
- A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon." The nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best response by the nurse aide? A. "Let's go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo." B. "Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up." C. "Do you mean you great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 6 0."
D. "What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?" Ans>> D
- A resident reports that his wristwatch is missing. The nurse aide should ask... A. if the resident thinks someone took it B. if the resident has checked the lost and found box C. who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift D. for permission to help look around the resident's room Ans>> D
- According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following procedures? A. Getting linen from a linen cart B. Removing soiled linen from a bed C. Performing range of motion exercises D. Transferring a resident to a shower chair Ans>> B
- A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has
response by the nurse aide? A. Ask another nurse aide to trade assignments B. Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed C. Talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure D. Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse Ans>> D
- When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to A. provide mouth care once a day B. avoid changing the resident's position C. talk to the resident while providing care D. keep the resident's room dark and quiet Ans>> C
- A resident has a contracture of the right arm.When putting on the resident's button- front shirt, the nurse aide should... A. put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm B. ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm D. raise the resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time Ans>> C
- The nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by A. making sure the resident gets a lot of rest B. providing a routine time for the resident to toilet C. giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning D. keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed Ans>> B
- The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 am
refuses. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? A. "Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon?" B. "The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try." C. "You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?" D. "Would you prefer to walk a little later?" Ans>> D
- While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action? A. Dress the resident quickly. B. Check the resident's vital signs. C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest. D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident. Ans>> D
- A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident's height, the resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Record the resident's height at 5 feet 4 inches. B. Record the resident's height at 5 feet 6 inches. C. Explain that older people shrink with aging. D. Measure the resident again. Ans>> D
- A resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. This morning the resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily living. What should the nurse aide do? A. Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today. B. Provide extra help as needed to avoid the residents becoming frustrated. C. Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in nightclothes for the day. D. Check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide. Ans>> B
- To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should A. massage the beard area of the face gently B. rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth C. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first D. lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream Ans>> C
- A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room?
10 / 28 C. The way the resident walks D. The color of the resident's toes Ans>> D
- A resident's leg has recently bee amputated. Since the surgery the resident has not wanted to leave his room. What response by the nurse aide is most supportive? A. "You do realize that you will look normal when you get your prosthesis?" B. "Do you think you will ever leave your room? It will help you feel better." C. "There is no reason to feel embarrassed about losing your leg." D. "You used to enjoy activities.What's keeping you in your room so much?" Ans>> D
- When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should A. make sure the tubing is free of kinks B. remove oxygen when the resident is eating C. place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door D. limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident Ans>> A
- 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
11 / 28 Ans>> C
- A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should the nurse aide place the drainage bag? A. On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder B. Tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident's bladder C. Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder D. Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder Ans>> D
- Which foods are found on a high protein diet? A. Pasta and rice B. Meat and eggs
D. have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan Ans>> B
- To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should A. wear gloves to reduce friction against the skin B. avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved C. tell the resident to be careful and follow directions D. ask the resident to keep arms held over the resident's head Ans>> B
- Which statement is true about the effects of aging? A. the aging process can be reversed with good health care B. bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging C. joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages D. sensitivity to pain increases with age Ans>> C
- A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. The resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should the nurse aide do? A. Tell the resident, "I know what you mean. My days seems long too." B. Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication. C. Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. D. Tell the resident to check the activity schedule. Ans>> C
- A resident who is in isolation needs a temperature taken several times a day. Where is the appropriate place for the thermometer to be kept? A. at the nurses' station B. on the isolation cart outside the resident's room C. in the dirty utility room D. in the resident's room Ans>> D
- Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk? A. they tend to walk quickly B. they tend to lean back when walking C. they walk normally but with some shakiness D. they shuffle their feet while taking small steps Ans>> D
- The normal appearance of urine is
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 as he does not harm other residents Ans>> B
- The nurse aide is bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident's ankles. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? A. ask if the resident has been eating salty foods lately B. elevate the resident's legs and check again later C. report the swelling to the charge nurse D. avoid bathing the resident's lower legs Ans>> C
- When checking the resident's urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide ob- serves that the resident has had about 50 ccs (mls) of urine output in the last six hours. What should the nurse aide do first? A. begin offering the resident fluids to drink every 15 minutes B. report the observation to the charge nurse immediately C. ask if the resident is having any pain when urinating D. check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent Ans>> D
- When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the resident's right- sided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help to the bath- room. Before
assisting the resident, the nurse aide should A. ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home B. ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed C. get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident D. help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side Ans>> C
- A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago.What should the nurse aide do first? A. report this to the charge nurse B. ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body C. suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber D. check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements- Ans>> B
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is impor- tant to the nurse aide because it
B. a resident's complaint of chest pain C. a resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath D. a resident who wanders is found napping in another resident's bed Ans>> B
- Which of the following is a right of nursing home residents? A. to select the staff that will provide their care B. to have designated smoking areas in the facility C. to make decisions about their care and treatment D. to have activities offered throughout the day and evening shift Ans>> C
- "Sundowning" is a term used to describe when residents A. take short naps throughout the day B. show signs of Alzheimer's at a younger age
C. prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening D. become restless and agitated late in the day Ans>> D
- When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the A. resident's last measured weight is available B. scale measures both pounds and kilograms C. resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas D. scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto (^) the scale Ans>> D
- Which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted? A. liquid feces seeping out of the anus B. darkening of the resident's urine C. many soft, formed stools D. bad breath odor Ans>> A
- A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the resident's care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should A. ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom B. get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom C. position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in
