Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Compared with an oral temperature, a rectal temperature taken at the same time is usually

  1. Aabout 1 °F (0.5 °C) lower
  2. Bexactly the same as the oral reading
  3. Cabout 1 °F (0.5 °C) higher
  4. Dabout 4 °F (2 °C) higher
2.Easy

Who is the best judge of how much pain a resident has?

  1. AThe resident
  2. BThe nursing assistant who knows the resident best
  3. CThe doctor, after an examination
  4. DThe resident's family
3.Easy

Unless the care plan says otherwise, how should the bed be left after care?

  1. AIn the highest position, so the next task is easier
  2. BIn the highest position, with the side rails raised
  3. CIn the lowest position, with the wheels locked
  4. DIn the lowest position, with the wheels unlocked
4.Medium

A resident who is walking with a nursing assistant starts to fall. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AWiden the stance, hold the gait belt and ease them to the floor
  2. BTry to hold the resident upright at all costs
  3. CGrab the resident under the arms and quickly lift them back to standing
  4. DLet go and step back to avoid being injured
5.Medium

Before collecting a sputum specimen, what should the resident do?

  1. ABrush the teeth with toothpaste and not rinse
  2. BRinse the mouth with mouthwash
  3. CEat a light breakfast
  4. DRinse the mouth with plain water
6.Medium

Which vital sign should be reported to the nurse right away?

  1. AA pulse of 76 beats per minute
  2. BAn oral temperature of 98.2 °F (36.8 °C) taken before breakfast
  3. CRespirations of 30 per minute in a resting adult
  4. DA blood pressure of 118/76 mmHg
7.Hard

When emptying a urinary drainage bag into a graduate, which action helps prevent infection?

  1. AKeep the spout from touching anything, and close it as policy directs
  2. BDisconnect the bag from the catheter so it can be emptied more quickly
  3. CRinse the drain spout with tap water and let it hang open
  4. DLift the bag above the bladder so it drains quickly
8.Hard

A dying resident no longer wants to eat or drink. Her family urges the nursing assistant to make her eat. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AFeed her the whole meal even if she turns her head away from the spoon
  2. BTell the family that eating no longer matters and nothing can be done
  3. CStop offering any food or drink
  4. DOffer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse

Answer key

  1. 1. C · about 1 °F (0.5 °C) higher
  2. 2. A · The resident
  3. 3. C · In the lowest position, with the wheels locked
  4. 4. A · Widen the stance, hold the gait belt and ease them to the floor
  5. 5. D · Rinse the mouth with plain water
  6. 6. C · Respirations of 30 per minute in a resting adult
  7. 7. A · Keep the spout from touching anything, and close it as policy directs
  8. 8. D · Offer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse

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