Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

With which residents are standard precautions used?

  1. AWith every resident
  2. BOnly with residents in isolation rooms
  3. COnly when blood can be seen
  4. DOnly with residents who have a known infection
2.Easy

What is the normal pulse rate for a resting adult?

  1. A40 to 55 beats per minute
  2. B140 to 180 beats per minute
  3. C60 to 100 beats per minute
  4. D100 to 140 beats per minute
3.Easy

Which stance gives a nursing assistant the most stable base of support?

  1. AFeet close together
  2. BFeet about shoulder-width apart
  3. CStanding on the toes
  4. DStanding on one foot while reaching
4.Medium

When should a specimen container be labeled?

  1. AOnly after it reaches the laboratory
  2. BAt the bedside, with the correct name, date and time
  3. CAt the end of the shift, with all the other specimens
  4. DNever, because the lab can guess whose it is
5.Medium

On which arm should a nursing assistant not measure blood pressure?

  1. AThe arm the resident usually prefers
  2. BThe resident's dominant arm
  3. CAn arm with an IV line or a dialysis access
  4. DThe left arm
6.Medium

When applying a condom catheter, what is important?

  1. ALeave the same catheter on for a whole week
  2. BSecure it with regular adhesive tape wrapped around the base
  3. CApply it as tightly as possible so that urine cannot leak out
  4. DLeave space at the tip and never wrap tape tightly around the penis
7.Hard

A resident has had several watery stools today. Besides reporting this to the nurse, what should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive prompt perineal care, record stools and offer fluids
  2. BLeave her in the soiled brief until the next round
  3. CHold all fluids so that the stools become less watery
  4. DGive her an anti-diarrhea tablet from the nurse's cart
8.Hard

An older resident has very dry, flaky skin. Which bathing practice is best for him?

  1. ARub the skin hard with a rough towel to remove all of the flakes
  2. BUse mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  3. CUse hot water and plenty of soap every day
  4. DAdd rubbing alcohol to the bath water

Answer key

  1. 1. A · With every resident
  2. 2. C · 60 to 100 beats per minute
  3. 3. B · Feet about shoulder-width apart
  4. 4. B · At the bedside, with the correct name, date and time
  5. 5. C · An arm with an IV line or a dialysis access
  6. 6. D · Leave space at the tip and never wrap tape tightly around the penis
  7. 7. A · Give prompt perineal care, record stools and offer fluids
  8. 8. B · Use mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion

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