Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the main job of the kidneys?

  1. ATo pump blood around the body
  2. BTo carry oxygen into the blood
  3. CTo filter waste from the blood and make urine
  4. DTo digest food and absorb the nutrients into the blood
2.Easy

What does a long-term care ombudsman do?

  1. AHires and evaluates the nursing assistants
  2. BGives residents their medicines and treatments during the night
  3. CPlans the weekly menu for the facility kitchen
  4. DAdvocates for residents and helps resolve their complaints
3.Easy

A staff member takes money from a resident's wallet without permission. What type of abuse is this?

  1. AInvoluntary seclusion
  2. BFinancial abuse
  3. CVerbal abuse
  4. DNeglect
4.Medium

Which razor is generally used for a resident who takes an anticoagulant ("blood thinner")?

  1. AAny razor, as long as shaving cream is used
  2. BAn electric razor
  3. CA straight razor
  4. DA disposable safety razor
5.Medium

Which signs are typical of Parkinson's disease?

  1. ATremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk
  2. BSudden weakness on one side and slurred speech
  3. CHigh fever, stiff neck and a rash
  4. DA fast heartbeat, sweating and shakiness from low blood sugar
6.Medium

How is a routine urine specimen usually collected from a resident who uses the toilet?

  1. AScooped from the toilet bowl with a clean cup after the resident flushes
  2. BBy having the resident void into the sink, then pouring it into a cup
  3. CInto a collection "hat" under the toilet seat, then poured into a labeled cup
  4. DUrine is taken from the incontinence brief
7.Hard

A resident has slurred speech and weakness in one arm that go away after about 10 minutes. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive the resident a large drink of water
  2. BTell the resident to rest and mention it next week
  3. CReport it right away, as it may be a warning sign of stroke
  4. DDo nothing more, because the signs have already gone away
8.Hard

An older resident has very dry, flaky skin. Which bathing practice is best for him?

  1. AAdd rubbing alcohol to the bath water
  2. BRub the skin hard with a rough towel to remove all of the flakes
  3. CUse mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  4. DUse hot water and plenty of soap every day

Answer key

  1. 1. C · To filter waste from the blood and make urine
  2. 2. D · Advocates for residents and helps resolve their complaints
  3. 3. B · Financial abuse
  4. 4. B · An electric razor
  5. 5. A · Tremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk
  6. 6. C · Into a collection "hat" under the toilet seat, then poured into a labeled cup
  7. 7. C · Report it right away, as it may be a warning sign of stroke
  8. 8. C · Use mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion

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