Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Written Exam

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Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Written Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)

• A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the

nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should

• hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
• suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
• guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
• 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.

• While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot

after each drink of fluid. What is teh appropriate response by the nurse aide?

• Allow the resident more time to swallow.
• Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
• Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
• Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.

Ans>> D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.

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• Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of residents with

dimentia?

• It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.
• Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.
• Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
• Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.

Ans>> C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.

• A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The

plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs?

• Provide total care for the resident.
• Set high standards for the resident's achievements.
• Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
• Remind the resident taht she will be happier when she is home.

Ans>> C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.

• While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a redened area on

the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide

• massage the area using lotion
• apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
• keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
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