Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where does oxygen pass from the lungs into the blood?

  1. AIn the alveoli (tiny air sacs)
  2. BIn the bronchi, the large airways
  3. CIn the trachea, the main windpipe
  4. DIn the nose, as the air is warmed
2.Easy

In the usual sequence for removing PPE, which item comes off first?

  1. AThe goggles
  2. BThe gown
  3. CThe gloves
  4. DThe mask
3.Easy

What is stress incontinence?

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

Why is a list of personal belongings made when a resident is admitted?

  1. ATo decide which of the items the resident must send back home with family
  2. BTo share with other residents what she owns
  3. CTo estimate the resident's wealth for billing
  4. DTo keep a record of the resident's items and help prevent loss
5.Medium

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

  1. AStop all mouth care until the sore heals
  2. BReport the observations to the nurse
  3. CBrush harder to remove the white sore
  4. DUse a mouthwash and say nothing
6.Medium

A resident's radial pulse is irregular. How should it be counted?

  1. AFor 30 seconds, then multiplied by two
  2. BFor a full 60 seconds
  3. CFor 15 seconds, then multiplied by four
  4. DFor 10 seconds, then multiplied by six
7.Hard

While emptying an ostomy pouch, the nursing assistant notices that the stoma is dark purple-black. What should be done?

  1. AClean it with soap and water and record it
  2. BApply a new pouch and check again tomorrow
  3. CCover it with a gauze pad and tell the next shift
  4. DReport it to the nurse immediately
8.Hard

A resident tells the nursing assistant that a night-shift worker was rough with her and called her names. She asks the nursing assistant not to report it because she is afraid. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AWait to see if it happens again before reporting
  2. BSpeak to the night-shift worker privately first
  3. CKeep it secret, because the resident has asked you not to report it
  4. DReassure her and report it at once, per the abuse policy

Answer key

  1. 1. A · In the alveoli (tiny air sacs)
  2. 2. C · The gloves
  3. 3. B · Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
  4. 4. D · To keep a record of the resident's items and help prevent loss
  5. 5. B · Report the observations to the nurse
  6. 6. B · For a full 60 seconds
  7. 7. D · Report it to the nurse immediately
  8. 8. D · Reassure her and report it at once, per the abuse policy

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