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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Prometric Exam Study Guide: Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

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This document offers a valuable resource for certified nursing assistant (cna) candidates preparing for the prometric exam. it presents a series of multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of cna responsibilities, including resident care, safety procedures, and recognizing signs of distress. the inclusion of answers allows for self-assessment and targeted study.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Exam
Study Guide Questions and Answers (100% Verified by Expert)
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While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure.
The nurse aide should?
A.
hold the resident down to reduce injury
B.
keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR
C.
call the charge nurse and remain with the resident
D.
place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth
Ans>> C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident
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While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a red- dened area
on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide
A.
massage the area using lotion
B.
apply a dry protective dressing over the area
C.
keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip
D.
cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly
Ans>> C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip
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Study Guide Questions and Answers (100% Verified by Expert)

  1. While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should? A. hold the resident down to reduce injury B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth Ans>> C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident
  2. While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a red- dened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide A. massage the area using lotion B. apply a dry protective dressing over the area C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip D. cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly Ans>> C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip
  1. Which of the following describes an important requirement when providing colostomy care? A. Use sterile technique when providing care B. Wear gloves for Standard Precautions C. Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma D. Position the resident on the side Ans>> B. Wear gloves for Standard Precautions
  2. A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first? A. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire. B. Open the window to allow smoke to escape. C. Remove the resident from the room. D. Yell "FIRE!" along with the location Ans>> C. Remove the resident from the room
  3. After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident's hip, the nurse aide should expect that the A. resident will be placed on short-term bed rest B. area will be covered with a protective dressing C. area will need frequent massage with a moisturizing lotion D. resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area Ans>> D. resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area

D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available Ans>> D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available

  1. While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should A. continue exercises but move onto another joint B. continue sine stiff joints are a normal part of aging C. apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly D. suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow Ans>> A. continue exercises but move onto another joint
  2. To help prevent residents who are confused from accidentally leaving the nursing home, the nursing home may A. block exit doors B. restrain residents C. place large stop signs on doors D. keep confused residents in their rooms Ans>> C. place large stop signs on doors
  3. 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 your 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. "What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?"

  1. A resident whose husband died a few years ago, says, "I have to get dinner started. My husband will be home from work soon." What is the best way for the nurse aide to respond? A. Offer to walk with the resident to the activity department's kitchen B. Remind the resident that the nursing home prepares her meals C. Ask the resident about her husband's favorite dinners D. Explain gently that the resident's husband is dead Ans>> C. Ask the resident about her husband's favorite dinners
  2. When feeding a resident who is lying in bed, the head of the bed is raised to A. make chewing food easier B. decrease the risk of aspiration C. improve the resident's digestion D. allow for better respiration between bites Ans>> B. decrease the risk of aspiration

resident A. Does not remember B. Should not be restrained C. Does not respond to instructions D. Should not be resuscitated Ans>> D. Should not be resuscitated

  1. 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 as 5 feet 4 inches B. Record the resident's height as 5 feet 6 inches C. Explain that older people shrink with aging. D. Measure the resident again Ans>> D. Measure the resident again
  2. Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar? A. Shakiness or trembling B. Thirst and dry mouth

C. Sweet breath odor D. Increased urine Ans>> A. Shakiness or trembling

  1. When counting a resident's pulse, the nurse aide should A. notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular B. ask if the resident takes any heart medication C. consider the time of day when the pulse is taken D. multiply the rate by four if counted for 30 seconds Ans>> A. notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular
  2. Which of the following most important to closely observe when a resident wears elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation? A. The resident's shoe-fit B. The resident's pulse rate C. The way the resident walks D. The color of the resident's toes Ans>> D. The color of the resident's toes
  3. A resident who use to go to the bathroom by herself now asks for assis- tance to walk to the bathroom. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse. B. Understand that these changes are just a normal part of aging. C. Update the resident's care plan and explain the change to the charge nurse. D. Encourage independence and suggest that the resident try going to the bathroom on her own. Ans>> A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
  4. A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom
  1. Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain? A. Pain is usually worse in the morning B. Residents with dementia do not feel pain C. A person's culture can affect response to pain D. Younger people can handle pain better than older adults Ans>> C. A person's culture can affect response to pain
  2. Which of the following describes a resident's concern that needs to be reported to the charge nurse immediately? A. A resident's complaint of not getting to activities on time B. A resident who states a need for a new pair of elastic stockings C. A resident with dementia who states the need to talk to resident's son D. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused- Ans>> D. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused
  3. A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide do first? A. Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid B. Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear C. Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced D. Make sure the hearing aid is turned on. Ans>> D. Make sure the hearing aid is turned on.
  4. 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>> C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest

  1. The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse aide to take? A. Take the resident back to the resident's room B. Distract the resident by asking about the resident's family C. Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide D. Ask the activity director to find something for the resident to do Ans>> C. Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide

B. Avoid raising the head of the resident's bed C. Turn and position the resident according to schedule D. Provide range of motion (ROM) exercises every two hours Ans>> C. Turn and position the resident according to schedule

  1. Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to A. find out what the resident plans to do for the day B. make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed C. ask if the resident has taken any medication recently D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed Ans>> D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed
  2. A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not been to confession and she worries that she will die in a state of

sin. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? A. "Don't you think God knows you are in a nursing home?" B. "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" C. "Sounds like you are not ready to die." D. "Have you considered praying? Ans>> B. "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?"

  1. The resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately? A. The resident states, "I do not like this thing." B. The resident's position needs to be adjusted. C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated. D. The restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule Ans>> C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
  2. While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices that 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. ask if the resident would like something else to eat
  3. A resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. Which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed? A. Hang the urinary drainage bag higher than the level of the resident's bladder B. Use the measurements on the drainage bag to measure urine output

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 showerchair Ans>> B. Removing soiled linen from a bed.

  1. The nurse aide is to obtain a resident's weight. The nurse aide should A. ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight B. ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid C. wait until after the resident has a bowel movement D. check what scale is usually used for this resident Ans>> D. check what scale is usually used for this resident
  2. Which foods are found on a high protein diet? A. pasta and rice B. meat and eggs C. fruits and vegetables D. whole grains and milk products Ans>> B. meat and eggs
  3. A nurse aide who is new to the unit, observes two residents go into a room and close the door. The nurse aide suspects that the two residents are going to have sex. What should the nurse aide do? A. Check on the residents every few minutes B. Report the residents' behavior to the charge nurse. C. Ask the nurse if the residents should be medicated. D. Tell the residents that sex is not allowed in the nursing home Ans>> B. Report the residents' behavior to the charge nurse.
  1. A nurse aide walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I fell down and I cannot move my arm." What should be the nurse aide's next action? A. Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor. B. Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help. C. Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened D. Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder. Ans>> B. Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help.
  2. 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 resident becoming frustrated. C. Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in night clothes for the day.

A. control a resident's behavior B. protect the resident from injury C. make staff members' jobs easier D. decrease how often staff need to check the resident Ans>> B. protect the resident from injury

  1. 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. Report the swelling to the charge nurse.

49.. 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 nurse's 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. In the resident's room

  1. When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should A. push the foreskin back to clean B. keep the foreskin in place over the penis C. wipe from the base of the penis towards the tip D. just cleanse the tip and directly over the urethra Ans>> A. push the foreskin back to clean
  2. A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do? A. Give the resident fluids in small amounts. B. Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips C. Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher Ans>> D.Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher
  3. If a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why does the nurse aide need to help the resident to turn onto the resident's side quickly? A. To get the resident into a more comfortable position B. To get towels placed to protect the bed linen C. To keep the vomit off the resident's face