Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does "person-first" language mean?

1. AAlways using a resident's first name without asking
2. BNaming the condition first, as in "the diabetic in Room 4"
3. CNaming the person first, as in "a resident with diabetes"
4. DSpeaking to the family before the resident

What is muscle atrophy?

1. ASudden tightening of a muscle
2. BWasting or shrinking of a muscle from lack of use
3. CGrowth of a muscle in size and strength from extra exercise
4. DSwelling of a muscle after an injury

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

1. AGloves, goggles, mask, gown
2. BGown, mask, goggles, gloves
3. CGoggles, gloves, gown, mask
4. DMask, gloves, gown, goggles

When a resident is positioned on the side, where are pillows usually placed?

1. ABetween the knees and behind the back
2. BUnder the neck only
3. CBetween the arm and the chest only, with none for the legs
4. DUnder the hips only

Which practice helps prevent skin tears in an older resident?

1. AHolding the resident firmly by the wrists during transfers
2. BRubbing the skin briskly with a towel after bathing
3. CUsing a lift sheet instead of pulling on the arms or legs
4. DSecuring dressings and tubing with strong adhesive tape on the skin

How does delirium differ from dementia?

1. ADelirium develops slowly over many years and can never be treated or reversed
2. BDelirium only affects young people
3. CDelirium and dementia are two names for the same condition
4. DDelirium starts suddenly and is often reversible when the cause is treated

A resident is pale, sweaty and confused, with a fast, weak pulse and low blood pressure. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ACall the nurse immediately and keep the resident lying down and warm
2. BSit the resident in a chair and check the vital signs again in an hour
3. CGive the resident a hot drink and leave
4. DHelp the resident walk to improve circulation

During perineal care, a nursing assistant notices that a female resident's perineal area is red and there is a strong-smelling discharge. What should be reported?

1. AThe redness, the discharge and its smell, and any discomfort
2. BA guess about which infection she has, so the nurse can treat it
3. CNothing, because discharge is normal in older women
4. DOnly that perineal care was completed as usual for the shift