Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

About how many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

  1. A1.5 pounds
  2. B2.2 pounds
  3. C3.5 pounds
  4. D10 pounds
2.Easy

What is edema?

  1. ARedness caused by pressure on the skin
  2. BA rash caused by an allergy
  3. CSwelling caused by extra fluid in the body tissues
  4. DA bruise caused by bleeding under the skin after a fall
3.Easy

What is a living will?

  1. AA list of the visitors a resident wants to see each week
  2. BA daily schedule of care written by the nursing assistant
  3. CA document stating which treatments a person wants if they cannot speak for themselves
  4. DA document stating how a person's money and property are divided among the family after death
4.Medium

A resident has diabetes and long toenails. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ASoak the feet in hot water, then cut the nails
  2. BFile the nails deeply into the corners
  3. CNot cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  4. DCut the nails short and round off the corners
5.Medium

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

  1. ALeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
  2. BFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  3. CCleaning the mouth only once a day
  4. DLarge glasses of water every hour
6.Medium

A nursing assistant suspects that a resident is being abused. When should this be reported?

  1. AAfter first asking the family if they know about it
  2. BImmediately, to the nurse or supervisor
  3. COnly after collecting proof that the abuse happened
  4. DAt the end of the week, when the care plans are reviewed
7.Hard

A resident lying in bed begins to vomit. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. ALay the resident flat on the back
  2. BLeave the room to get clean linen from the supply room first
  3. CTurn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up
  4. DGive the resident a large glass of water
8.Hard

Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately, rather than at the end of the shift?

  1. AA resident had a normal bowel movement
  2. BA resident ate 75% of lunch
  3. CA resident suddenly cannot move one arm
  4. DA resident asked for an extra blanket

Answer key

  1. 1. B · 2.2 pounds
  2. 2. C · Swelling caused by extra fluid in the body tissues
  3. 3. C · A document stating which treatments a person wants if they cannot speak for themselves
  4. 4. C · Not cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  5. 5. B · Frequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  6. 6. B · Immediately, to the nurse or supervisor
  7. 7. C · Turn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up
  8. 8. C · A resident suddenly cannot move one arm

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