CNA PRACTICE QUESTIONS - PROMETRIC EXAM

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CNA PRACTICE QUESTIONS - PROMETRIC EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?

• a resident's change in appetite
• a resident's complaint of chest pain
• a resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath
• a resident who wanders is found napping in another resident's bed

Answer:

B

Question 2: The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to

• limit physical contact with ill patients who are transferred or walking
• protect the CNA's back when walking or transferring a resident
• help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking
• allow residents to transfer or walk independently

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C Question 3: 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?

• Dress the resident quickly.
• Check the resident's vital signs.
• Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
• Go to find a nurse to check the resident.

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D Question 4: To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should

• massage the beard area of the face gently
• rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth
• hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first
• lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream

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C Question 5: Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk?

• they tend to walk quickly
• they tend to lean back when walking
• they walk normally but with some shakiness
• they shuffle their feet while taking small steps

Answer:

D

Question 6: A resident is choking. The first response by the CNA should be to

• go find the charge nurse
• get the suction machine
• call emergency services (911)
• begin abdominal thrusts

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D Question 7: 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?

• speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid
• check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear
• ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced
• make sure the hearing aid is turned on

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D Question 8: Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change seen in elderly residents?

• Increase in appetite
• Decrease in constipation
• Decrease in taste sensation and smell
• Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily

Answer:

C

Question 9: 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?

• turn on the resident's television
• make sure the residents bedpan is within reach
• place the call light where the resident can reach it
• say to the resident, "Remember that you need help to walk."

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C Question 10: Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?

• it is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities
• changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia
• providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
• following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion

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C Question 11: Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain?

• pain is usually worse in the morning
• residents with dementia do not feel pain
• a person's culture can affect response to pain
• younger people handle pain better than older adults

Answer:

C