Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

About how many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

  1. A10 pounds
  2. B2.2 pounds
  3. C3.5 pounds
  4. D1.5 pounds
2.Easy

Which position is Sims' position?

  1. ALying flat on the back with the arms at the sides
  2. BLying on the stomach with a pillow under the shins
  3. CSitting upright at about 90°
  4. DOn the left side, upper knee bent toward the chest
3.Easy

What is empathy?

  1. AUnderstanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  2. BAgreeing with everything a person says
  3. CTelling a person exactly how you would feel if you were in their place
  4. DFeeling sorry for a person and pitying them for their problems
4.Medium

How can a nursing assistant encourage a resident to drink more fluids?

  1. APut the water pitcher on a shelf across the room
  2. BOffer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  3. COffer fluids only at mealtimes
  4. DTell the resident to drink a liter at once in the morning
5.Medium

A dying resident shouts at staff and complains about everything. Which response is best?

  1. AAvoid his room as much as possible until he calms down
  2. BTell him that other residents in his situation are much more polite
  3. CSpeak sharply so that he knows his behavior is wrong
  4. DStay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
6.Medium

Which signs may point to dehydration?

  1. AMoist skin and swelling of the feet and ankles
  2. BSudden weight gain over one day
  3. CLarge amounts of pale urine
  4. DDark, strong-smelling urine and a dry mouth
7.Hard

A resident whose wife died recently stays in his room, eats little and says he does not want to see anyone. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ALeave him alone, because he has said that he wants to be alone
  2. BInsist that he attend every activity today
  3. CSpend time with him, listen and report the changes
  4. DTell him he must cheer up because life goes on
8.Hard

A resident with dementia keeps going through her roommate's drawers and taking items. What is the best approach?

  1. ATell her each time that stealing is wrong
  2. BGently redirect her and offer a drawer or box of her own items to sort, then report it
  3. CMove all of the roommate's belongings out of the room without asking
  4. DLock the resident in her room when the roommate is out

Answer key

  1. 1. B · 2.2 pounds
  2. 2. D · On the left side, upper knee bent toward the chest
  3. 3. A · Understanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  4. 4. B · Offer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  5. 5. D · Stay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
  6. 6. D · Dark, strong-smelling urine and a dry mouth
  7. 7. C · Spend time with him, listen and report the changes
  8. 8. B · Gently redirect her and offer a drawer or box of her own items to sort, then report it

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