Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which signs may point to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)?

1. AShakiness and sudden sweating
2. BExtreme thirst and frequent urination
3. CSudden hunger and a fast heartbeat
4. DPale, cool and clammy skin

What does the abbreviation ROM mean?

1. ARest on mattress
2. BRecord of medicines
3. CRate of metabolism
4. DRange of motion

What are passive range-of-motion exercises?

1. AExercises in which staff move the joints for the resident
2. BExercises that use heavy weights to build strength
3. CExercises that the resident does completely alone each day
4. DExercises done only in a warm swimming pool with a therapist

When feeding a resident, where should the nursing assistant sit?

1. AAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident
2. BBeside the bed, facing the television
3. CBehind the resident so the resident is not distracted
4. DStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily

Which breathing technique is often taught to residents with COPD?

1. ABreathing into a paper bag
2. BPursed-lip breathing
3. CBreathing quickly through the mouth
4. DHolding the breath as long as possible

How many staff are usually needed to use a mechanical (full-body) lift?

1. AThree or four, one for each corner of the sling
2. BOnly one, as long as the resident is light
3. COne, because the machine does the lifting
4. DAt least two, according to facility policy

A nursing assistant tells a resident who will not eat, "If you don't eat, I'll tie your hands down and feed you myself." What is this?

1. ALibel, because it damages the resident's reputation
2. BAcceptable, because it is a harmless way to encourage the resident to eat
3. CAssault, because it is a threat that makes the resident fear harm
4. DBattery, because the resident was actually touched

A resident's radial pulse is 48 beats per minute, and she says she feels light-headed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAsk her to drink a cup of coffee and recheck in an hour
2. BRecord it and let the next shift recheck it tomorrow
3. CKeep her seated or lying down and tell the nurse right away
4. DWalk her around the hallway to raise her heart rate