Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In what order is personal protective equipment (PPE) usually put on?

  1. AMask, gloves, gown, goggles
  2. BGoggles, gloves, gown, mask
  3. CGloves, goggles, mask, gown
  4. DGown, mask, goggles, gloves
2.Easy

Which oral temperature is in the usual normal range for an adult?

  1. A98.4 °F (36.9 °C)
  2. B95.2 °F (35.1 °C)
  3. C101.2 °F (38.4 °C)
  4. D103.0 °F (39.4 °C)
3.Easy

How many milliliters are in one fluid ounce, as commonly used for intake and output?

  1. A30 mL
  2. B15 mL
  3. C5 mL
  4. D100 mL
4.Medium

Which breathing technique is often taught to residents with COPD?

  1. ABreathing into a paper bag
  2. BBreathing quickly through the mouth
  3. CHolding the breath as long as possible
  4. DPursed-lip breathing
5.Medium

What is a chemical restraint?

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

A resident has diabetes and long toenails. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AFile the nails deeply into the corners
  2. BCut the nails short and round off the corners
  3. CSoak the feet in hot water, then cut the nails
  4. DNot cut the nails, and tell the nurse
7.Hard

A resident's blood pressure is usually about 128/80 mmHg. Today the nursing assistant measures 172/104 mmHg. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell the resident to relax and not record the reading
  2. BRecord it and check it again tomorrow
  3. CReport the reading to the nurse promptly
  4. DGive the resident extra fluids and recheck in an hour
8.Hard

A nursing assistant realizes that they will not be able to finish care for all assigned residents safely this shift. What should they do?

  1. ARush through every task to finish on time
  2. BSkip some care without telling anyone
  3. CRecord all care as done and quietly finish it on the next shift
  4. DTell the nurse early and ask for help in setting priorities

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
  2. 2. A · 98.4 °F (36.9 °C)
  3. 3. A · 30 mL
  4. 4. D · Pursed-lip breathing
  5. 5. C · A drug used to control behavior for convenience, not as treatment
  6. 6. D · Not cut the nails, and tell the nurse
  7. 7. C · Report the reading to the nurse promptly
  8. 8. D · Tell the nurse early and ask for help in setting priorities

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