Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Hepatitis is an inflammation of which organ?

  1. AThe heart
  2. BThe lung
  3. CThe liver
  4. DThe kidney
2.Easy

What is footdrop?

  1. AThe foot drops down at the ankle and cannot be lifted normally
  2. BA broken bone in the foot that happens after a fall
  3. CSwelling of both feet and ankles at the end of the day from sitting
  4. DA fungal infection of the skin between the toes
3.Easy

Which bony area is at risk of pressure injury when a resident lies on their side?

  1. AThe tailbone
  2. BThe back of the head
  3. CThe hip
  4. DThe shoulder blades
4.Medium

When speaking with a resident who has dementia, which nonverbal approach helps?

  1. AApproaching quickly from behind so that care can start sooner
  2. BSpeaking while walking out of the room
  3. CStanding over the resident with crossed arms
  4. DApproaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone
5.Medium

How does delirium differ from dementia?

  1. ADelirium only affects young people
  2. BDelirium starts suddenly and is often reversible when the cause is treated
  3. CDelirium and dementia are two names for the same condition
  4. DDelirium develops slowly over many years and can never be treated or reversed
6.Medium

How should an ice pack be applied?

  1. AWrapped in plastic and left on all day to keep swelling down
  2. BIn a cloth cover, not directly on the skin, checked often
  3. CDirectly on the skin so that it cools the area faster
  4. DUnder the resident's body so it stays in place
7.Hard

After repositioning, a resident's heel is still red 30 minutes later and does not fade when gently pressed. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. APut a warm pack on the heel
  2. BPlace a donut-shaped cushion under the heel
  3. CKeep pressure off the heel and report it to the nurse
  4. DMassage the red area firmly to improve the blood flow
8.Hard

A doctor calls the unit and starts telling the nursing assistant a new order for a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AWrite the order down and carry it out right away
  2. BTell the doctor to call back tomorrow
  3. CPolitely ask the doctor to hold and get the nurse
  4. DWrite the order on a sticky note for the nurse

Answer key

  1. 1. C · The liver
  2. 2. A · The foot drops down at the ankle and cannot be lifted normally
  3. 3. C · The hip
  4. 4. D · Approaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone
  5. 5. B · Delirium starts suddenly and is often reversible when the cause is treated
  6. 6. B · In a cloth cover, not directly on the skin, checked often
  7. 7. C · Keep pressure off the heel and report it to the nurse
  8. 8. C · Politely ask the doctor to hold and get the nurse

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