Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the suffix "-itis" mean?

  1. AInflammation
  2. BSurgical removal
  3. CTumor
  4. DPain
2.Easy

In range-of-motion exercises, what does abduction mean?

  1. AMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
  2. BMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
  3. CTurning a joint in a circle
  4. DBending a joint
3.Easy

In 24-hour (military) time, how is 3:00 p.m. written?

  1. A0300
  2. B1500
  3. C1800
  4. D1300
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. BNot cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  3. CCut the nails short and round off the corners
  4. DFile the nails deeply into the corners
5.Medium

Which vision change commonly occurs with aging?

  1. ADifficulty focusing on close objects
  2. BA need for less light when reading
  3. CBetter night vision than when younger
  4. DSudden loss of all vision in one eye
6.Medium

What is a chemical restraint?

  1. AA medicine that is given to relieve pain
  2. BA drug used to control behavior for convenience, not as treatment
  3. CA cleaning chemical that is kept locked away from the residents
  4. DA soft belt that is treated with a chemical to keep it clean
7.Hard

A resident who uses oxygen by nasal cannula has dry, cracked lips and asks for petroleum jelly. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARemove the cannula for the rest of the day
  2. BTell the nurse and use a water-based lubricant if approved
  3. CApply petroleum jelly to the lips and nostrils to soothe the dryness
  4. DTurn off the oxygen while applying the jelly
8.Hard

A resident with COPD is short of breath and asks the nursing assistant to turn up her oxygen. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell her to rest quietly and wait until the nurse comes by on the next round
  2. BHelp her sit up, explain only the nurse adjusts oxygen, and call the nurse
  3. CTurn the oxygen up a little, then tell the nurse what was done
  4. DTurn the oxygen off for a while and open a window for fresh air

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Inflammation
  2. 2. A · Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
  3. 3. B · 1500
  4. 4. B · Not cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  5. 5. A · Difficulty focusing on close objects
  6. 6. B · A drug used to control behavior for convenience, not as treatment
  7. 7. B · Tell the nurse and use a water-based lubricant if approved
  8. 8. B · Help her sit up, explain only the nurse adjusts oxygen, and call the nurse

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