Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

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

Which food is a good source of fiber that helps prevent constipation?

  1. ABran cereal
  2. BIce cream
  3. CCheese
  4. DWhite bread
3.Easy

Which food is counted as fluid intake?

  1. AMashed potatoes
  2. BScrambled eggs
  3. CIce cream
  4. DA slice of bread
4.Medium

Which is a good time-management habit for a nursing assistant?

  1. AWaiting for the nurse to tell them each task one at a time during the shift
  2. BLeaving all documentation until the end of the week
  3. CDoing the easiest tasks first, whatever their importance
  4. DPlanning the shift's tasks by priority at the start of the shift
5.Medium

When should care be documented?

  1. AAfter the care is given, never before
  2. BAt the start of the shift, to save time later
  3. CBefore the care, so the nurse knows it is planned
  4. DOnly at the end of the week
6.Medium

How can a nursing assistant help a resident with vision loss find the food on the plate?

  1. AMove the plate around during the meal so nothing is left
  2. BDescribe where each food is, using a clock face
  3. CFeed the resident, even though they can feed themselves
  4. DMix all the foods together so nothing is missed
7.Hard

A resident's family asks to say prayers at the bedside and wash the body themselves after death, as their religion requires. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell the family that cultural practices are not part of care
  2. BExplain that facility rules do not allow family members to do this
  3. CDo the usual postmortem care first, then allow the prayers
  4. DRespect the request and let the nurse know so it can be arranged
8.Hard

A visitor lights a cigarette in the room of a resident who is receiving oxygen. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATurn off the oxygen without telling anyone
  2. BLeave and report the visitor at the end of the shift
  3. CAsk the visitor to put it out at once, explain the fire risk and tell the nurse
  4. DOpen the window and let the visitor finish the cigarette

Answer key

  1. 1. B · The gloves
  2. 2. A · Bran cereal
  3. 3. C · Ice cream
  4. 4. D · Planning the shift's tasks by priority at the start of the shift
  5. 5. A · After the care is given, never before
  6. 6. B · Describe where each food is, using a clock face
  7. 7. D · Respect the request and let the nurse know so it can be arranged
  8. 8. C · Ask the visitor to put it out at once, explain the fire risk and tell the nurse

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