Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is a delusion?

  1. AA sudden, short loss of consciousness and memory
  2. BA false belief that stays even when it is shown to be untrue
  3. CSeeing or hearing things that are not really there
  4. DA strong, lasting fear of a particular object, animal or place
2.Easy

In 24-hour (military) time, how is 3:00 p.m. written?

  1. A1800
  2. B1500
  3. C1300
  4. D0300
3.Easy

Which signs may point to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)?

  1. ASudden hunger and a fast heartbeat
  2. BPale, cool and clammy skin
  3. CExtreme thirst and frequent urination
  4. DShakiness and sudden sweating
4.Medium

How should the nursing assistant check the water temperature before a resident gets into a tub bath?

  1. AUse the hottest water that the tap allows to keep the resident warm
  2. BAsk the resident to put a foot in and decide
  3. CUse a bath thermometer or test it on the inner wrist, then let the resident check it
  4. DTest it with the fingertips, which are the most sensitive part of the hand
5.Medium

When answering the phone at the nurses' station, what should the nursing assistant say?

  1. AA greeting, the unit or location, their name and their title
  2. B"What do you want?"
  3. CThe name and room number of the resident they are caring for
  4. DOnly "Hello?"
6.Medium

A resident is on contact precautions for MRSA. How should the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope be handled?

  1. AWipe the cuff with plain water and take it to the next room
  2. BUse equipment that stays in that resident's room
  3. CShare the cuff with the roommate without cleaning it
  4. DUse the hallway cuff on every resident in turn
7.Hard

A resident who is choking can still cough forcefully and speak a few words. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ABegin abdominal thrusts right away before the blockage gets worse
  2. BEncourage him to keep coughing, stay with him and call for help
  3. CGive him a glass of water to wash the food down
  4. DHit him hard on the back while he is upright
8.Hard

A resident with dementia says bugs are crawling on the wall and she is frightened. What is the best response?

  1. ALeave her alone so she can calm down
  2. BReassure her she is safe, check for shadows and tell the nurse
  3. CPretend to squash the bugs on the wall
  4. DTell her firmly that there are no bugs and she is imagining things

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A false belief that stays even when it is shown to be untrue
  2. 2. B · 1500
  3. 3. C · Extreme thirst and frequent urination
  4. 4. C · Use a bath thermometer or test it on the inner wrist, then let the resident check it
  5. 5. A · A greeting, the unit or location, their name and their title
  6. 6. B · Use equipment that stays in that resident's room
  7. 7. B · Encourage him to keep coughing, stay with him and call for help
  8. 8. B · Reassure her she is safe, check for shadows and tell the nurse

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