Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

When a resident lies on their back, which areas are at the greatest risk of pressure injury?

  1. AThe tailbone (sacrum) and the heels
  2. BThe knees and the fronts of the thighs
  3. CThe abdomen and the chest
  4. DThe palms of the hands
2.Easy

What does hemiplegia mean?

  1. AParalysis of all four limbs
  2. BWeakness of the face only
  3. CParalysis on one side of the body
  4. DParalysis of both legs only, below the waist
3.Easy

What is postmortem care?

  1. ACare of a resident's belongings during a hospital stay
  2. BCare given during the first day after admission
  3. CCare given right before surgery
  4. DCare of the body after death
4.Medium

How is a clean-catch (midstream) urine specimen collected?

  1. AClean the area, start urinating, then catch the middle of the stream
  2. BPour urine from the catheter drainage bag into the container
  3. CCollect urine from a bedpan that has toilet paper in it
  4. DCollect the very first urine of the day straight into the sterile container
5.Medium

How should a portable oxygen cylinder be stored?

  1. ALying flat on the floor next to the bed so it cannot tip
  2. BNext to a heater to keep it warm
  3. CUpright and secured in a holder so it cannot fall
  4. DLeaning against the wall without support
6.Medium

How can a nursing assistant help a resident with vision loss find the food on the plate?

  1. AMix all the foods together so nothing is missed
  2. BFeed the resident, even though they can feed themselves
  3. CDescribe where each food is, using a clock face
  4. DMove the plate around during the meal so nothing is left
7.Hard

A resident's dentures seem loose, and she has a sore spot on her gums under them. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell her to stop wearing her dentures for good
  2. BFile down the rough edge of the denture
  3. CReport the loose fit and the sore to the nurse
  4. DGlue the dentures in place with extra adhesive
8.Hard

A resident with an anxiety disorder is breathing fast and says her heart is pounding and she feels she is going to die. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. AStay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
  2. BHave her breathe into a plastic bag
  3. CAsk her to walk around the hallway quickly to calm herself down
  4. DTell her it is only anxiety and leave the room

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The tailbone (sacrum) and the heels
  2. 2. C · Paralysis on one side of the body
  3. 3. D · Care of the body after death
  4. 4. A · Clean the area, start urinating, then catch the middle of the stream
  5. 5. C · Upright and secured in a holder so it cannot fall
  6. 6. C · Describe where each food is, using a clock face
  7. 7. C · Report the loose fit and the sore to the nurse
  8. 8. A · Stay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her

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