Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

When washing the hands with soap and water, how long should the hands be rubbed together with soap?

  1. AOnly until the soap has foamed
  2. BAbout 5 seconds
  3. CAt least 20 seconds
  4. DAt least 5 minutes
2.Easy

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

  1. AA form used to report a resident's fall or injury
  2. BA chart of each resident's vital signs
  3. CA document on a chemical's hazards and safe handling
  4. DA checklist of the residents who need help in a fire
3.Easy

Under OSHA rules, how is the hepatitis B vaccine offered to nursing assistants who may be exposed to blood?

  1. AOnly if the worker pays for it
  2. BOnly after an exposure has happened
  3. CBy the employer, free of charge
  4. DOnly to workers older than 50
4.Medium

While blood pressure is being measured, how should the resident's arm be placed?

  1. AHanging down beside the chair
  2. BRaised above the head
  3. CHeld up by the resident without support
  4. DSupported at about heart level, palm up
5.Medium

Which entry is written correctly in a resident's record?

  1. A"Ate well today."
  2. B"Seemed to enjoy her lunch very much, as usual."
  3. C"Ate 50% of lunch. Drank 240 mL of milk."
  4. D"Resident was difficult at lunch."
6.Medium

When entering the room of a resident who is blind, what should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARearrange the furniture to make more space
  2. BTouch the resident's shoulder silently so as not to startle them
  3. CKnock, say the resident's name and identify themselves
  4. DTurn off the lights because the resident does not need them
7.Hard

A resident with dementia picks at her food and keeps walking away from the dining table. Which approach is most helpful?

  1. AOffer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
  2. BFeed her quickly before she can stand up
  3. CTake her tray away, because she is clearly not hungry today
  4. DRestrain her in the chair until she finishes
8.Hard

At lunch, a nursing assistant is not sure which of two residents with similar names is sitting at the table. What should the nursing assistant do before serving the tray?

  1. AServe both trays at once and let the two residents choose
  2. BAsk another resident at the table which of the two is which
  3. CCheck identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card
  4. DGive the tray to whichever of the two residents looks most ready to eat

Answer key

  1. 1. C · At least 20 seconds
  2. 2. C · A document on a chemical's hazards and safe handling
  3. 3. C · By the employer, free of charge
  4. 4. D · Supported at about heart level, palm up
  5. 5. C · "Ate 50% of lunch. Drank 240 mL of milk."
  6. 6. C · Knock, say the resident's name and identify themselves
  7. 7. A · Offer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
  8. 8. C · Check identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card

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