Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is dorsiflexion of the ankle?

  1. APointing the toes downward
  2. BTurning the sole of the foot inward
  3. CBending the foot upward toward the shin
  4. DSpreading the toes apart
2.Easy

What is empathy?

  1. AAgreeing with everything a person says
  2. BUnderstanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  3. CFeeling sorry for a person and pitying them for their problems
  4. DTelling a person exactly how you would feel if you were in their place
3.Easy

What is the main goal of hospice care?

  1. ATeaching the person to live independently at home
  2. BComfort and quality of life for a person who is dying
  3. CCuring the person's disease with intensive treatment
  4. DPreparing the person for major surgery
4.Medium

Which signs may point to dehydration?

  1. ALarge amounts of pale urine
  2. BSudden weight gain over one day
  3. CMoist skin and swelling of the feet and ankles
  4. DDark, strong-smelling urine and a dry mouth
5.Medium

Which way of giving directions works best for a resident with dementia?

  1. AShort, simple sentences with one step at a time
  2. BWritten instructions left on the bedside table
  3. CAll the steps at once, so the resident can plan ahead
  4. DDetailed explanations of why each step is needed
6.Medium

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

  1. ALarge glasses of water every hour
  2. BCleaning the mouth only once a day
  3. CLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
  4. DFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips
7.Hard

After 10 minutes, a resident's skin under an ice pack looks pale and white, and she says it feels numb. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ALeave it on because the cold is working well
  2. BRemove the ice pack and report it to the nurse
  3. CAdd more ice to the pack
  4. DMove the ice pack directly onto the skin
8.Hard

While walking with a nursing assistant, a resident says he feels dizzy and weak. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. AEncourage him to keep walking back to his room
  2. BAsk him to stand still in the hallway for a few minutes until it passes
  3. CHelp him sit down on a nearby chair or wheelchair and call for help
  4. DLet go of the gait belt so he can find his balance

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Bending the foot upward toward the shin
  2. 2. B · Understanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  3. 3. B · Comfort and quality of life for a person who is dying
  4. 4. D · Dark, strong-smelling urine and a dry mouth
  5. 5. A · Short, simple sentences with one step at a time
  6. 6. D · Frequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  7. 7. B · Remove the ice pack and report it to the nurse
  8. 8. C · Help him sit down on a nearby chair or wheelchair and call for help

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