Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In Kübler-Ross's stages of grief, which stage is usually listed first?

  1. ABargaining
  2. BDenial
  3. CAcceptance
  4. DDepression
2.Easy

Which signs are typical of shock?

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

What is a pathogen?

  1. AA type of protective glove
  2. BA microorganism that can cause disease
  3. CA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment
  4. DA medicine that kills bacteria
4.Medium

Which vital sign should be reported to the nurse right away?

  1. AA blood pressure of 118/76 mmHg
  2. BAn oral temperature of 98.2 °F (36.8 °C) taken before breakfast
  3. CRespirations of 30 per minute in a resting adult
  4. DA pulse of 76 beats per minute
5.Medium

A resident has diabetes and long toenails. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AFile the nails deeply into the corners
  2. BNot cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  3. CCut the nails short and round off the corners
  4. DSoak the feet in hot water, then cut the nails
6.Medium

Blood has spilled on the floor of a resident's room. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ACover it with a towel and continue working
  2. BWear gloves and clean it with the facility's approved disinfectant
  3. CLeave it until housekeeping comes the next morning
  4. DWipe it up quickly with a dry paper towel and bare hands to save time
7.Hard

A resident on isolation precautions says she feels lonely and forgotten. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell her that isolation will make her less lonely in the end
  2. BVisit only when she uses the call light, to limit the spread of germs
  3. CLeave the door open so she can see the hallway
  4. DVisit often in proper PPE, talk with her and keep the call light near
8.Hard

A nursing assistant finds a pill on the floor of a resident's room. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AThrow it in the trash can
  2. BPut it in the resident's drawer for later
  3. CGive it to the resident with a glass of water
  4. DGive it to the nurse and say where it was found

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Denial
  2. 2. B · Pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse
  3. 3. B · A microorganism that can cause disease
  4. 4. C · Respirations of 30 per minute in a resting adult
  5. 5. B · Not cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  6. 6. B · Wear gloves and clean it with the facility's approved disinfectant
  7. 7. D · Visit often in proper PPE, talk with her and keep the call light near
  8. 8. D · Give it to the nurse and say where it was found

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