Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which hormone lowers the level of sugar in the blood?

1. AAdrenaline
2. BInsulin
3. CEstrogen
4. DThyroid hormone

What is involuntary seclusion?

1. AA short rest period after lunch
2. BA private room requested by the family
3. CKeeping a resident apart from others against their will
4. DA resident choosing to stay alone in their own room all day

When using an alcohol-based hand rub, how long are the hands rubbed together?

1. AUntil the hands are completely dry
2. BFor about 3 seconds
3. CUntil the hands feel sticky, then wiped on the uniform
4. DOnly until the product touches the palms

Which foot care practice is correct for a resident with diabetes?

1. ACheck the feet every day and dry well between the toes
2. BLet the resident walk barefoot to air the feet
3. CSoak the feet in hot water for an hour each day to soften the skin
4. DCut away corns and calluses with a razor

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

1. AKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
2. BDecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
3. CGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
4. DHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely

Before turning a resident onto the side, why is the resident first moved toward the nursing assistant's side of the bed?

1. ASo that the resident can reach the call light more easily
2. BSo that after turning, the resident lies near the middle of the bed
3. CSo that the resident can see out of the window
4. DSo that the nursing assistant does not need to use a lift sheet to turn

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

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

After a stroke, a resident ignores the food on the left side of her tray. Which approach can help, if it is in the care plan?

1. AAssume she is not hungry and take the tray away after a few minutes
2. BRemove the food from the left side of the tray
3. CTell her where the food is and prompt her to look to the left
4. DFeed her everything without letting her try