2024 Prometric CAN Practice Exam New Latest Version with Questions from Actual Past Exams and 100% Correct Answers
2024 Prometric CAN Practice Exam New Latest
Version with Questions from Actual Past Exams
and 100% Correct Answers
The nursing home is having a Christmas party. A resident who is Jewish is not
interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should
A. remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties
B. encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending
C. respect the resident’s decision and ask what the resident would like to do
D. ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday ——–
- Correct Answer ———- C
Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A. a resident’s change in appetite
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 ——— Correct
Answer ———- B
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 ——— Correct
Answer ———- C
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 handle pain better than older adults ——— Correct Answer ———-
C
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 ——— Correct Answer
———- 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 ——— Correct Answer ———- 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 ———
Correct Answer ———- 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 ——— Correct Answer ———- 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
D. ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs ———
Correct Answer ———- D
Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with
early dementia?
A. “Your son plans to visit today at 2:00pm”
B. “You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you.”
C. “This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?”
D. “Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?” ——— Correct
Answer ———- D
What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?
A. ensure the resident can return home
B. provide meaningful activities for the resident
C. help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
D. provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) ——— Correct Answer ———
- C
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to
A. remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs
B. dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can
C. avoid contact with the outside of the gloves
D. keep germs in the trash can area ——— Correct Answer ———- C
Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement
A. after taking a nap
B. after eating a meal
C. just before bedtime
D. during the shift change ——— Correct Answer ———- B
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an
example of
A. resident neglect
B. resident abuse
C. nurse aide carelessness
D. nurse aide non-compliance ——— Correct Answer ———- B
A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the
seizure is finished and the nurse aide observes the resident is breathing. What should
the nurse aide do next?
A. get the emergency cart
B. turn the resident onto her side
C. check if the resident is able to talk
D. help the resident back into the chair ——— Correct Answer ———- B
A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse
aide, “I had an accident. I wet myself.” What should the nurse aide do?
A. Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time
B. Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad
C. Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable
D. Provide incontinent care to the resident ——— Correct Answer ———- D
A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing
A. dementia
B. arthritis
C. footdrop
D. Parkinson’s disease ——— Correct Answer ———- C
A nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. The nurse aide goes to the
resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. Th nurse aide should also
A. call the police immediately
B. ask if the nurse is feeling stressed about something
C. report the situation to the charge nurse’s supervisor
D. ask if any other staff have ever observed this behavior ——— Correct Answer ———
- C
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 ——— Correct Answer ———- D
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 ——— Correct Answer —
——– D
A resident with an indwelling catheter says “I need to urinate.” Which of the following is
the best response by the nurse aide?
A. check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly
B. report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused
C. remind the resident this is impossible since a catheter is in place
D. Tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag ——— Correct
Answer ———- A
An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The
resident closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?
A. allow the resident to be alone with her spouse
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While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide
keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to
avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
A resident’s hands shake when trying to drink liquids, causing the liquids to spill. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid.
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of
resident abuse.
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?
Wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag.
A resident with an indwelling catheter says, “I need to urinate.” Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?
Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly.
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?
Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar?
Shakiness or trembling.
The normal appearance of urine is
clear.
A resident with advance directives has a DNR order. This means that the resident
should not be resuscitated.
Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A resident’s complaint of chest pain
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?
Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing
footdrop
While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
Which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted?
Liquid feces seeping out of the anus
A resident with dementia says, “I need to get home. My daughter’s school bus is coming soon.” The nurse aide knows the resident if confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
“What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?”
A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The nurse aide should respond to the resident’s requests by
taking the resident to the bathroom as needed
When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should
make sure the tubing is free of kinks
To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should
avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved
A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right foot. The nurse aide’s first response should be to
remove the resident’s shoe and inspect the foot
The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to
help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
A nurse aide is asked to provide postmortem care to a resident who died of natural causes. Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to follow when providing postmortem care?
Wash hands and wear gloves throughout care
A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The resident’s feeding tube is connected to a pump. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
Which statement is true about the effects of aging?
Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
Meat and eggs
It is most important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before
soaking the resident’s feet for foot care.
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following is part of the catheter care procedure performed by the nurse aide?
Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward.
The use of a physical restraint helps
protect the resident from injury.
While helping in the dining room, the nurse aide notices a male resident in distress holding his throat. The nurse aide believes the resident may be choking. After calling for help, the nurse aide’s next action should be to
ask if the resident can talk.
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first?
Try to find out if there is something the resident needs.
The nursing home is having a Christmas party. A resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should
respect the resident’s decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to
turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident’s hips.
What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?
It helps prevent skin breakdown
A resident must stay in bed for long periods of time. Which of the following actions will best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers?
Turn and position the resident according to schedule.
The nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by
providing a routine time for the resident to toilet
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 bathroom. Before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should
get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the residen
A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has never done this
procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse aide?
Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed
A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. The resident says, “My days seem to last forever.” What should the nurse aide do?
Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past
The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to
check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs
A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident’s room. The resident is crying and says, “I fell again.” What should the nurse aide do first?
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
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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?
To help prevent aspiration
While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should
call the charge nurse and remain with the resident
A charge nurse asks a nurse aide to perform a task that is not part of the nurse aide’s scope of practice. What should the nurse aide do?
Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide’s role.
The nurse aide’s role in assisting with a bowel and bladder retraining program includes
being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule.
The first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to
remove any residents near the fire
The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
When the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10 a.m., the resident refuses. Which of the
following is the best response by the nurse aide?
Would you prefer to walk a little later?
The nurse aide is taking routine vital signs on a resident. The resident’s temperature is 101. 4º Fahrenheit. The most appropriate response by the nurse aide is to
report the temperature promptly.
When a resident is not able to stand, the resident’s height is usually measured by
taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed