Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

In what order is personal protective equipment (PPE) usually put on?

1. AGoggles, gloves, gown, mask
2. BMask, gloves, gown, goggles
3. CGloves, goggles, mask, gown
4. DGown, mask, goggles, gloves

What is stress incontinence?

1. ALeaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
2. BLeaking urine because of a sudden, strong urge to urinate
3. CLeaking urine because the bladder never empties fully
4. DWetting oneself because of worry and anxiety

In a resident with darker skin, which change may be an early sign of a pressure injury?

1. ASkin that looks the same as the surrounding skin and feels normal
2. BA darker or purplish area, or one warmer or firmer than nearby skin
3. CA freckle that the resident has had for many years
4. DA small amount of dry skin on the elbows

A resident with an intellectual disability is learning to make his own bed. Which approach helps most?

1. AMake the bed for him because it is faster
2. BTeach one simple step at a time, praise success and be patient
3. CCorrect every mistake in front of others
4. DExplain all the steps at once, then leave him to try it on his own

When a resident is positioned on the side, where are pillows usually placed?

1. AUnder the hips only
2. BUnder the neck only
3. CBetween the knees and behind the back
4. DBetween the arm and the chest only, with none for the legs

A resident wears a nasal cannula. Where should the nursing assistant check for skin irritation?

1. ABehind the ears and around the nostrils
2. BOn the back of the hands
3. CUnder the arms and around the neck
4. DOn the soles of the feet and the heels

After a stroke, a resident ignores the food on the left side of her tray. Which approach can help, if it is in the care plan?

1. AAssume she is not hungry and take the tray away after a few minutes
2. BRemove the food from the left side of the tray
3. CTell her where the food is and prompt her to look to the left
4. DFeed her everything without letting her try

A resident is pale, sweaty and confused, with a fast, weak pulse and low blood pressure. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the resident a hot drink and leave
2. BSit the resident in a chair and check the vital signs again in an hour
3. CHelp the resident walk to improve circulation
4. DCall the nurse immediately and keep the resident lying down and warm