Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does "ambulate" mean?

  1. ATo urinate
  2. BTo eat
  3. CTo sleep
  4. DTo walk
2.Easy

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

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

What is a closed bed?

  1. AA bed made with the top linens pulled up, kept ready for a new resident
  2. BA bed made while the resident lies in it
  3. CA bed with the side rails raised and locked
  4. DA bed with the top linens folded down so that the resident can get in easily
4.Medium

While blood pressure is being measured, how should the resident's arm be placed?

  1. AHanging down beside the chair
  2. BHeld up by the resident without support
  3. CRaised above the head
  4. DSupported at about heart level, palm up
5.Medium

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

  1. AA new room each week so the resident does not get bored
  2. BA busy room with music, television and many visitors
  3. CA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
  4. DA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
6.Medium

A nursing assistant drops a clean towel on the floor. What should be done with it?

  1. AFold it and return it to the linen cart
  2. BShake it out and use it for the resident
  3. CTreat it as dirty and put it in the laundry
  4. DUse it only to dry the resident's feet
7.Hard

A resident has a new arm cast. Which finding should be reported right away?

  1. AA cast that feels hard and dry
  2. BFingers that are cold, pale or numb
  3. CA cast with the resident's name written on it
  4. DFingers that are pink and warm
8.Hard

A nursing assistant told the nurse that a resident seemed more short of breath, but nothing was done, and the resident is getting worse. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive the resident extra oxygen without telling anyone
  2. BReport again, then follow the chain of command if nothing is done
  3. CWait until the next shift to see if someone else notices the change
  4. DCall the resident's family and ask them to complain

Answer key

  1. 1. D · To walk
  2. 2. A · about 1 °F (0.5 °C) higher
  3. 3. A · A bed made with the top linens pulled up, kept ready for a new resident
  4. 4. D · Supported at about heart level, palm up
  5. 5. D · A quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
  6. 6. C · Treat it as dirty and put it in the laundry
  7. 7. B · Fingers that are cold, pale or numb
  8. 8. B · Report again, then follow the chain of command if nothing is done

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