Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Under standard precautions, when are gloves worn?

1. AOnly when a resident has a known infection or is in isolation
2. BOnly when the resident is an older adult with thin skin
3. CWhen touching blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or broken skin
4. DWhenever talking to a resident

Which signs are typical of shock?

1. APale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse
2. BRed, hot, dry skin and a slow, strong pulse
3. CNormal skin color and a steady pulse
4. DWarm skin and a very high blood pressure

How is tangled hair best combed?

1. APulling the comb quickly through the whole length
2. BStarting at the scalp and pulling straight down to the ends
3. CStarting at the ends and working up toward the scalp
4. DCutting out the tangles with scissors

When measuring blood pressure in the arm, where is the stethoscope placed?

1. AOver the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist
2. BOver the carotid artery in the neck
3. COver the brachial artery at the inner elbow
4. DOver the heart on the chest

After applying anti-embolism stockings, what should the nursing assistant check?

1. AThat the toes are covered so they cannot be seen
2. BThat they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color
3. CThat they are rolled down a little at the top so they stay in place
4. DThat they are tight enough to leave deep marks

A nursing assistant drops a clean towel on the floor. What should be done with it?

1. ATreat it as dirty and put it in the laundry
2. BFold it and return it to the linen cart
3. CShake it out and use it for the resident
4. DUse it only to dry the resident's feet

A resident tells the nursing assistant, "I have a heavy pressure in my chest, but don't bother the nurse, it will go away." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARespect the request and check again in an hour
2. BWrite it down and mention it at the end of the shift
3. CStay with the resident and get the nurse immediately
4. DHelp the resident walk around to see whether it eases

A resident's grandson visits often and asks her to sign papers. Afterward she seems upset and says she no longer has money for snacks. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AIgnore it because it is a family matter
2. BReport the concern about possible financial abuse to the nurse
3. CGive her some of the nursing assistant's own money to buy her snacks
4. DTell the grandson to stop visiting