CNA WRITTEN EXAM (PROMETRIC PRACTICE TEST) LATEST
AND BEST STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025 EXAM WITH 250
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Before measuring the patient's height and weight, what should a CNA do?
A. Wash his hands.
B. Ask the patient to remove their shoes.
C. Help the patient stand up and walk to the scale.
D. Give the patient a gown to change into before the physical exam. - ANSWER-A. Wash his hands.
Before beginning any procedure in which a CNA will touch a resident, they should wash their hands and
then explain the procedure to the resident.
What is the recommended position for taking a resident's blood pressure?
A. The resident is standing up.
B. The resident is sitting with his feet elevated.
C. The resident is lying down with his feet elevated.
D. The resident is sitting with his feet on the floor. - ANSWER-D. The resident is sitting with his feet on
the floor.
The recommended position for a resident when taking his blood pressure is sitting with his feet on the
floor. This position will give the healthcare provider the most accurate measurement of the resident's
blood pressure.
When caring for a patient who has started vomiting, a CNA should:
A. Place a basin next to the patient's chest.
B. Tilt the patient's head up.
C. Dispose of all of the vomitus immediately.
D. Measure, report, and record the amount of vomitus. - ANSWER-D. Measure, report, and record the
amount of vomitus.
When caring for a patient who has started vomiting, a basin should be placed under the patient's chin,
not at chest level. The patient's head should not be tilted up; rather, it should be turned to one side to
prevent aspiration. After checking the vomitus for color,
,odor, and undigested food, the CNA must measure, report, and record the amount of vomitus on the I
& O record. Only after the nurse observes the vomitus and a specimen has been collected should it
be disposed of.
Which is the best method of skin care to prevent pressure ulcers?
A. Apply heat to red areas of the skin.
B. Keep the skin clean and dry.
C. Apply pressure to the affected area.
D. Massage red areas of the skin. - ANSWER-B. Keep the skin clean and dry.
Moisture on the skin can increase a resident's risk for a pressure ulcer. Take precautions to keep the skin
clean and dry. Use moisture barriers for residents who are incontinent and be sure to change linens as
needed. Applying heat or pressure to red areas can irritate or cause rubbing of the skin and lead to a
pressure ulcer.
Passive range of motion exercises are helpful for patients who cannot voluntarily move their limbs
because:
A. They prevent contractures.
B. They increase the strength of muscles.
C. They increase muscle flexibility.
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Passive range of motion exercises are performed when the resident cannot move his muscles without
assistance. These exercises can increase the resident's range of motion, strength, and prevent
contractures (when muscles shorten and stiffen from lack
of movement).
What should the CNA do to create a physically and/or emotionally safe environment for a resident who
is visually impaired?
A. Make sure that the resident's glasses and other visual aids are within reach.
B. Remove possible environmental hazards, like clutter on the floor.
C. Ensure that the environment is well lit.
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
,When working with a visually impaired resident, it is important to make sure that the area is well lit, free
from items the resident could trip on, and that she can easily access glasses and other visual aids.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 stages of grief?
A. Bargaining
B. Self-actualization
C. Acceptance
D. Denial - ANSWER-B. Self-actualization
The five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Self-actualization is
not one of the five stages of grief. Self-actualization means achieving one's potential. Not all patients will
experience all five stages of grief; some will get stuck
in one stage or spiral back to a previous stage.
If a resident asks for a moment to pray before a CNA assists with their feeding, what should the CNA do?
A. Allow the resident a moment of privacy to pray.
B. Lead the resident in a prayer.
C. Tell the resident to pray while they are being fed.
D. Remind the resident that there are a lot of patients to see and that they can pray later. - ANSWER-A.
Allow the resident a moment of privacy to pray.
All residents have a right to religious freedom. If a resident wishes to pray, the CNA should give them a
moment of privacy to do so, then continue providing care.
How frequently should a CNA record the fluid intake and output in a resident's chart?
A. At the end of every 24-hour period
B. At the end of every meal
C. At the end of each shift
D. Every 3 hours - ANSWER-C. At the end of each shift
The chart is a cumulative record of the resident's fluid intake and output during a shift. To keep track of
this information, the CNA should record each intake and output on a flow sheet, and then transfer this
information to the resident's chart at the end of the shift.
, Which is an example of objective data?
A. The patient has a respiration rate of 15 breaths per minute.
B. The patient reports feeling ill.
C. The patient reports having a pain scale of 7.
D. All of the above are objective data. - ANSWER-A. The patient has a respiration rate of 15 breaths per
minute.
Objective data may be measured (BP, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate) or observed by another
person (flushed cheeks, cloudy urine). Subjective data is information a patient reports that is not visible
to another person (having a headache, reporting a pain scale of 7, feeling nauseated).
When a resident has visitors, what should the CNA do?
A. Remain outside of the resident's room to "keep an eye on things."
B. Act as a host for the visitors, serving them food and beverages.
C. Stay in the room in case the resident needs anything.
D. Provide privacy so that the resident can spend time with visitors. - ANSWER-D. Provide privacy so that
the resident can spend time with visitors.
Residents have a right to visitors and privacy in these moments. When visitors arrive, give the resident
time and space.
A nursing assistant catches a resident with type 2 diabetes eating a candy bar and drinking a sugary
soda. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Speak to the resident about her choices, encourage her not to eat and drink these items, and tell the
nurse.
B. Nothing. It is the resident's life, and she can do whatever she wishes.
C. Yell at the resident and tell her that she is stupid for eating and drinking these high-sugar items.
D. Immediately take the candy bar and soda from the resident, as these items are dangerous for a
diabetic. - ANSWER-A. Speak to the resident about her choices, encourage her not to eat and drink these
items, and tell the nurse.
Although it is difficult, residents have the right to make choices about their care and lives, even if these
choices are bad for their health. If a nursing assistant sees a resident with type 2 diabetes eating a candy
bar and drinking a full-sugar soda, she should speak with the resident about their choices, encourage her
to make healthier choices, and tell the nurse. A nursing assistant should never grab items from a
resident's hands, yell at, or insult a resident. These behaviors are abusive and are not tolerated. As a
