Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which signs are typical of shock?

  1. ARed, hot, dry skin and a slow, strong pulse
  2. BWarm skin and a very high blood pressure
  3. CPale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse
  4. DNormal skin color and a steady pulse
2.Easy

For most healthy adults, which pulse oximeter (oxygen saturation) reading is normal?

  1. A95% to 100%
  2. B60% to 65%
  3. C80% to 85%
  4. D70% to 75%
3.Easy

What is Alzheimer's disease?

  1. AA normal part of growing old that affects everyone over 80
  2. BA heart disease that reduces blood flow to the body
  3. CA short-term confusion that is caused by an infection
  4. DA worsening brain disease, the most common cause of dementia
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. BTell the resident to drink a liter at once in the morning
  3. COffer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  4. DOffer fluids only at mealtimes
5.Medium

A resident with an IV line needs a clean gown. How is the old gown removed?

  1. AFrom the arm with the IV first, after clamping the tubing
  2. BAfter disconnecting the IV tubing from the bag
  3. CBy cutting the sleeve off the IV arm
  4. DFrom the arm without the IV first, then the bag and tubing are slid through the sleeve
6.Medium

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

  1. ADecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
  2. BHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  3. CGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
  4. DKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
7.Hard

A resident on droplet precautions for influenza wants to go to the bingo game. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AExplain she must stay in her room for now, offer an activity there and tell the nurse
  2. BTake her to bingo without a mask, since she has had the flu shot
  3. CTell her she is being selfish and that the other residents do not want her at the bingo game
  4. DTake her to bingo and seat her in the middle of the group so she feels included
8.Hard

At lunch, a resident suddenly grabs her throat, cannot speak and is not coughing. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. APat her back while giving her sips of water
  2. BWait to see whether she starts to cough
  3. CLay her flat in bed to rest
  4. DCall for help and give abdominal thrusts

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse
  2. 2. A · 95% to 100%
  3. 3. D · A worsening brain disease, the most common cause of dementia
  4. 4. C · Offer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  5. 5. D · From the arm without the IV first, then the bag and tubing are slid through the sleeve
  6. 6. B · Help pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  7. 7. A · Explain she must stay in her room for now, offer an activity there and tell the nurse
  8. 8. D · Call for help and give abdominal thrusts

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