Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does the top number (systolic) of a blood pressure reading measure?

1. AThe pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
2. BThe amount of oxygen carried in the blood
3. CThe number of heartbeats in one minute
4. DThe pressure in the arteries when the heart rests

Which disease is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

1. ATuberculosis
2. BPneumonia
3. CEmphysema
4. DInfluenza

What does normal urine usually look like?

1. ABright red
2. BMilky white with particles
3. CDark brown and cloudy
4. DClear and pale yellow

Which breathing technique is often taught to residents with COPD?

1. ABreathing quickly through the mouth
2. BPursed-lip breathing
3. CHolding the breath as long as possible
4. DBreathing into a paper bag

A resident with dementia keeps walking toward the exit door. What is the best approach?

1. AWalk with the resident and gently redirect them
2. BFirmly tell the resident that leaving is not allowed
3. CTie the resident into a chair until they calm down
4. DLock the resident in their room for the rest of the shift

A dying resident asks to see a priest. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAsk him to wait until his family visits next week
2. BTell the nurse so the visit can be arranged promptly
3. CSuggest that he talk to the nursing assistant instead
4. DTell him that religion is not allowed in the facility

While being fed, a resident coughs after each sip and his voice sounds wet and gurgly. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AStop feeding, keep him upright and report it to the nurse
2. BGive more fluid to wash the food down
3. CLower the head of the bed so he can rest
4. DSpeed up the feeding so the meal is over before he tires out

A resident's daughter asks the nursing assistant what her mother's blood test results showed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARefer her to the nurse and pass on her question
2. BTell her the results are private and end the conversation
3. CTell her what the nursing assistant has heard at report
4. DLook up the results in the chart and read them to her