Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

1. ASpeaking slowly to a resident who is hard of hearing
2. BExplaining a procedure before starting it
3. CCalling a resident names or using insulting words
4. DAsking a resident what clothes she wants to wear

Which process kills all microorganisms, including spores?

1. ADisinfection
2. BSanitizing
3. CSterilization
4. DHand hygiene

Which is a common sign that death is near?

1. AA sudden large increase in appetite
2. BA rising amount of urine output
3. CCool, mottled skin on the hands and feet
4. DWarm, pink skin on the hands and feet

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

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

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. BCorrect every mistake in front of others
3. CTeach one simple step at a time, praise success and be patient
4. DExplain all the steps at once, then leave him to try it on his own

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

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

During morning care, a usually talkative resident is quiet, her face is flushed and her skin feels hot. What should the nursing assistant report?

1. AThat the resident is in a bad mood today and does not want to talk
2. BHer change in behavior, flushed face, hot skin and temperature if taken
3. CNothing yet, because she may simply be tired from a poor night's sleep
4. DThat the resident probably has the flu and should stay in her room

A resident with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order starts choking on food at lunch and cannot speak. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive abdominal thrusts and call for help; DNR does not forbid this
2. BWait for the nurse to read the DNR order before doing anything
3. CDo nothing, because the DNR order means no emergency care at all
4. DGive the resident water to wash the food down