Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is a resting adult pulse below 60 beats per minute called?

1. AApnea
2. BHypertension
3. CTachycardia
4. DBradycardia

In which direction is a female resident's perineal area cleaned?

1. AFrom front to back
2. BFrom back to front
3. CIn circles starting at the anus
4. DIn any direction, if a clean washcloth is used

What is stress incontinence?

1. AWetting oneself because of worry and anxiety
2. BLeaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
3. CLeaking urine because the bladder never empties fully
4. DLeaking urine because of a sudden, strong urge to urinate

During a tornado warning, where should residents usually be moved?

1. ATo inner hallways or rooms away from windows
2. BTo the top floor, as far from the ground as possible
3. COutside to the parking lot, away from the building
4. DNext to large windows to watch the weather

How can a stool specimen be kept from being contaminated?

1. AHave the resident urinate first and keep toilet paper out of it
2. BMix the stool with water before putting it in the container
3. CCollect the specimen from the toilet water after flushing
4. DLeave the specimen uncovered in the bathroom until the end of the shift

While blood pressure is being measured, how should the resident's arm be placed?

1. AHanging down beside the chair
2. BRaised above the head
3. CHeld up by the resident without support
4. DSupported at about heart level, palm up

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

A resident says, "I'll tell you something, but you must promise not to tell anyone." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARefuse to listen to anything she says
2. BPromise, then tell the whole care team at lunch
3. CExplain they can't promise if it affects her health or safety
4. DPromise to keep the secret so that she feels safe enough to talk