Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In the fire extinguisher acronym PASS, what does the P stand for?

  1. APull the pin
  2. BPoint at the top of the flames
  3. CPrepare the residents for evacuation
  4. DPush the handle down hard
2.Easy

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

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

What does NPO mean on a resident's care plan?

  1. ANutrition plan optional
  2. BNormal portions only
  3. CNo physical outings
  4. DNothing by mouth
4.Medium

How can a nursing assistant help a new resident feel welcome on admission?

  1. AUnpack and rearrange her belongings without asking
  2. BLeave the resident alone for the whole first day so she can adjust
  3. CIntroduce themselves and show the room, call light and bathroom
  4. DTell her the rules and leave quickly
5.Medium

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

  1. AGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
  2. BHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  3. CDecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
  4. DKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
6.Medium

Why does the nursing assistant report to the nurse at the end of a shift?

  1. ASo the team knows about care given and any changes in residents
  2. BSo the nurse can complete the nursing assistant's paperwork
  3. CSo the nurse can decide whether the nursing assistant may go home
  4. DBecause reporting during the shift is not allowed
7.Hard

A resident who is ordered thickened liquids asks for a cup of regular coffee. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AExplain the diet order, offer thickened coffee and tell the nurse if the resident disagrees
  2. BGive the regular coffee through a straw
  3. CRefuse any coffee for the rest of the day
  4. DGive a small cup of regular coffee as a treat
8.Hard

After a resident dies, his wife asks the nursing assistant to stay with her for a few minutes. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AExplain politely that they are too busy and must go to other residents
  2. BStay with her quietly and listen, telling the nurse where they are
  3. CTell her that he is in a better place now and leave
  4. DBegin postmortem care while she watches

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Pull the pin
  2. 2. B · The gloves
  3. 3. D · Nothing by mouth
  4. 4. C · Introduce themselves and show the room, call light and bathroom
  5. 5. B · Help pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  6. 6. A · So the team knows about care given and any changes in residents
  7. 7. A · Explain the diet order, offer thickened coffee and tell the nurse if the resident disagrees
  8. 8. B · Stay with her quietly and listen, telling the nurse where they are

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