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1. A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his
wife in her room. What should the NA do? A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door. B. Let husband visit and leave the door open. C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife. D. Let the husband visit in private Ans>>: D. Let the husband visit in private
2. A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries
to help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do them. She says that they are too hard. What is the NA's best response? A. "Try harder and the exercises will be easier." B. "I understand, but try working slowly and resting often." C. "The doctor ordered the exercises because they are important." D. "Think of something good during the exercises and maybe they wont be so hard." Ans>>: B. "I understand, but try working slowly and resting often."
Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
3. A NA enters a room to check on a resident who is in restraints. The NA finds
that the resident has gotten out of the restraint and is partly out of the bed. What should the NA do? A. Call for help to get the resident back into bed and put the restraint back on. B. Put the restraint back on tightly so that the resident cannot move. C. Leave the restraint off and report the problem to the charge nurse. D. Put a different type of restraint on the resident. Ans>>: A. Call for help to get the resident back into bed and put the restraint back on.
4. A resident does not want to wear her dentures. She says she has a sore
in her mouth. The NA should A. Tell her to leave her dentures out for a few days. B. Have the resident rinse her mouth with salt water. C. Tell her that she will feel better if she wears the dentures. D. Leave the dentures out and ask the nurse to check the resident's mouth. Ans>>: D. Leave the dentures out and ask the nurse to check the resident's mouth.
5. After a resident has died, the NA is often assigned to do which
of the following? A. Prepare the resident's body. B. Call the resident's family.
C. Give the resident a sleeping pill. D. Report the resident's complaint to the charge nurse. Ans>>: B. Give the resident a back rub.
7. A resident is to start range of motion (ROM) exercises. When performing
ROM exercises on a resident, what does the NA do to each joint? A. Stretch it until hurts. B. Rotate it in both directions until it hurts. C. Bend it to a 90-degree angle while supporting the limb. D. Move it to its fullest range or until the resident feels discomfort. Ans>>: D. Move it to its fullest range or until the resident feels discomfort.
8. A sign on the resident's door says NPO. What does this sign tell the NA
about the resident? A. The resident is receiving AM care. B. The resident is receiving oxygen therapy. C. The resident is not to be given any solid food. D. The resident is not to be given anything by mouth. Ans>>: D. The resident is not to be given anything by mouth.
9. A resident is smoking cigarette in the smoking area on the outside porch of the
nursing home. The resident keeps dropping the cigarette in his lap. What should the NA do first? A. Stay with the resident until he is finished smoking. B. Tell the resident that he must be more careful. C. Check on the resident every few minutes.
D. Go and report it to the charge nurse. Ans>>: A. Stay with the resident until he finished smoking.
10. A NA is assigned to care for a resident who asks her to stay with her
because she thinks she is dying. What should the NA do? A. Scold the resident for talking that way. B. Ask the resident why she feels this way. C. Tell the resident, "That isn't true." D. Ignore the resident's behavior Ans>>: B. Ask the resident why she feels this way.
11. A resident is able to dress himself, but he is very slow. What should the
NA do to assist this resident to get to breakfast on time? A. Dress the resident. B. Tell the resident to hurry. C. Start the resident dressing earlier. D. Warn the resident he is going to miss breakfast. Ans>>: C. Start the resident dressing earlier.
A. Say, "It's not like you to act like this."
B. Report the confusion to the charge nurse. C. Not worry because all old people get confused sometimes. D. Ignore the confusion because the resident may only be trying to get extra attention. Ans>>: B. Report the confusion to the charge nurse.
16. A NA has found a fire in a resident's waste can. What should the NA do first?
A. Pull the fire alarm. B. Pour water on the fire. C. Move residents out of immediate danger. D. Use the fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Ans>>: C. Move residents out of imme- diate danger.
17. What is the first thing a NA should do after receiving the resident assign-
ments for the shift? A. Start giving care to the first resident on the assignment.
taste. Ans>>: B. By giving portions from each food on the tray.
21. A resident is on oxygen. He tells the NA that he is not getting enough
oxygen through the tubing. What should the NA do first? A. Turn up the oxygen. B. Turn off the oxygen. C. Check the tubing. D. Tell the patient to breathe faster to get more oxygen. Ans>>: C. Check the tubing.
22. Which of the following is true statement about the elderly?
A. They have no sex drive. B. They prefer to be alone. C. They often have problems with vision. D. They are not concerned about privacy. Ans>>: C. They often have problems with vision.
23. A resident to have a bath and to shave every day. He has not bathed for a
week. What should the NA do?
Ans>>: D. Help the resident become familiar with the location of the furniture in the room.
27. A NA finds clean linen lying on the floor near the linen cart. What should
the NA do? A. Discard the linen in the soiled linen hamper. B. Place the linen on the clean linen cart and cover the cart. C. Place the linen in a resident's room for immediate use. D. Leave the linen on the floor for housekeeping staff to remove. Ans>>: A. Discard the linen in the soiled linen hamper.
28. A resident cannot walk by herself. What must the NA do before leaving her
room? A. Give her a bedpan. B. Tell her to shout if she needs help. C. Put the call light where she can reach it. D. Let another NA know that she is in her room. Ans>>: C. Put the call light where she can reach it.
29. A resident has trouble finding her room. What could the NA do to
help this resident? A. Speak sharply to her whenever she goes to the wrong room. B. Assign another resident to watch her. C. Make a special sign for her door. D. Keep her in her room. Ans>>: C. Make a special sign for her door.
30. A resident dies during the night. At breakfast, another resident who
was his friend, begins to talk to the NA about the death. What should the NA do? A. Distract the resident by talking about the news of the day. B. Tell the resident to find someone else to talk to. C. Find out who told the resident about the death. D. Allow the resident to talk about the death. Ans>>: D. Allow the resident to talk about the death.
31. A resident is lying on the floor having a seizure when the NA walks
into the room. What should NA do first? A. Restrain the resident's arms. B. Put a screen around the resident for privacy. C. Place a padded tongue blade between her teeth. D. Move any objects which could injure the resident and support her head. Ans>>: D. Move any objects which could injure the resident and support her head.
32. A resident was given a stuffed animal as a gift. The resident wants to
keep the stuffed animal with her much of the time. What should the NA do?
C. Let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to. D. Suggest that she keep the stuffed animal on the windowsill. Ans>>: C. Let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to.
33. A resident is dehydrated. The NA's assignment says "Force fluids." What
should the NA do? A. Decrease the resident's fluid intake. B. Increase the resident's fluid intake. C. Give liquids with meals only. D. Measure output Ans>>: B. Increase the resident's fluid intake
34. A NA wants to get a resident involved in her own care. Which of
these statements would best encourage the resident's involvement? A. "Stop feeling sorry for yourself." B. "It's time for us to eat our breakfast." C. "I want to brush your hair right now."
D. "Do you want to take your bath now or after breakfast?" Ans>>: D. "Do you want to take your bath now or after breakfast?"
35. A resident has an indwelling catheter. As the NA cares for him, which of
these should the NA report to the charge nurse immediately? A. The resident complains of pain and burning. B. The urine in the collection bag is clear and light yellow in color. C. The resident tells the NA that he hate to have a catheter. D. The urine in the collection bag is hanging below the level of the bladder. Ans>>: A. The resident complains of pain and burning.
36. What is the best source of information about the care a NA needs to
give a resident. A. The resident's family B. The resident's roommate C. The resident's plan of care D. Other nurse aide's on the unit Ans>>: C. The resident's plan of care
37. A resident tells the NA that her hearing aid is not working. What should the
NA do first? A. Turn up the volume B. Change the battery C. Tell the charge nurse D. Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on. Ans>>: D. Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on
38. While making rounds at 3:00 a.m. a NA hears a resident crying softly. How
the NA respond? A. Tell the resident that everything will be better in the morning. B. Tell the resident that everything is fine and to cheer up. C. Pretend not to notice that the resident is crying. D. Ask the resident what is wrong. Ans>>: D. Ask the resident what is wrong
39. A resident is being discharged from the nursing home. He tells the NA that
he feels worried about the change. What is the NA's most helpful response? A. Encourage the resident to talk about his feelings. B. Tell the resident not to worry as things will work out fine. C. Tell the resident that he should be happy to leave the nursing home. D. Suggest to the resident that his worries will go away if he ignores them. Ans>>: A. Encourage the resident to talk about his feelings.
40. A NA is called away from a resident's bedside. When the NA returns, the
resident screams, "I'm too old and too sick to be left alone." How should the NA respond? A. "You're fine. Don't carry on so."
B. "I understand, but I have other things to do." C. "Why don't you just forget it and rest awhile?" D. "I'm sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?" Ans>>: D. "Im sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?"
41. A NA is cleaning a resident's closet. He finds moldy food and throws it
away. The resident shouts, "Leave my food alone." What is the best response by the NA? A. "Why are you saving this food? Do you get hungry between meals?" B. "You should eat all your meals, so that you are not hungry later on." C. "Hiding food is against health laws." D. "This moldy food smells awful." Ans>>: A. "Why are you saving this food? Do you get hungry between meals?"
42. A NA observes that a new resident is upset and frightened while getting
ready for bed. The resident tells the NA that a dark room frightens her. What is the NA's best response? A. "Darkness can't hurt you." B. "As old as you are, you should not be afraid." C. "You will soon get used to sleeping in the dark." D. "I will leave the door open so the light can come in." Ans>>: D. "I will leave the door open so the light can come in."
43. A NA is assisting a resident with lunch. The resident grabs his throat and
cannot speak. What should the NA do first? A. Offer the resident a drink. B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver. C. Place the resident on the floor and elevate his feet.
