Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How should a nursing assistant turn off a hand-operated faucet after washing and drying the hands?

  1. AWith the wet hands before drying them
  2. BBy leaving the water running for the next person
  3. CWith a clean, dry paper towel
  4. DWith the clean bare hands
2.Easy

Where should a used disposable razor be placed?

  1. AIn a puncture-resistant sharps container
  2. BIn a plastic bag that is tied closed
  3. CIn the regular trash can in the room
  4. DIn the soiled linen hamper
3.Easy

What is Alzheimer's disease?

  1. AA worsening brain disease, the most common cause of dementia
  2. BA normal part of growing old that affects everyone over 80
  3. CA short-term confusion that is caused by an infection
  4. DA heart disease that reduces blood flow to the body
4.Medium

When speaking with a resident who has dementia, which nonverbal approach helps?

  1. AApproaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone
  2. BStanding over the resident with crossed arms
  3. CSpeaking while walking out of the room
  4. DApproaching quickly from behind so that care can start sooner
5.Medium

A record shows that a resident fell at 2245. In 12-hour time, when did the fall occur?

  1. A12:45 a.m.
  2. B10:45 p.m.
  3. C8:45 p.m.
  4. D10:45 a.m.
6.Medium

What usually happens if a blood pressure cuff is too small for a resident's arm?

  1. AThe reading is falsely low
  2. BThe reading is falsely high
  3. CThe reading is not affected
  4. DThe pulse cannot be felt at the wrist
7.Hard

A visitor becomes very angry and threatens to hit the nursing assistant. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AShout back to show that they are not afraid
  2. BStand very close to the visitor and hold their arm to calm them down
  3. CBlock the door so the visitor cannot leave
  4. DStay calm, keep a safe distance with a clear exit and get help
8.Hard

A nursing assistant hears a resident's daughter calling her mother "useless" and threatening to stop visiting unless she does what she is told. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell the daughter she is a bad person
  2. BWait to see whether it happens again
  3. CIgnore it because family members may speak as they like
  4. DReport it to the nurse as possible emotional abuse

Answer key

  1. 1. C · With a clean, dry paper towel
  2. 2. A · In a puncture-resistant sharps container
  3. 3. A · A worsening brain disease, the most common cause of dementia
  4. 4. A · Approaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone
  5. 5. B · 10:45 p.m.
  6. 6. B · The reading is falsely high
  7. 7. D · Stay calm, keep a safe distance with a clear exit and get help
  8. 8. D · Report it to the nurse as possible emotional abuse

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