Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is a delusion?

  1. ASeeing or hearing things that are not really there
  2. BA false belief that stays even when it is shown to be untrue
  3. CA strong, lasting fear of a particular object, animal or place
  4. DA sudden, short loss of consciousness and memory
2.Easy

Under standard precautions, when are gloves worn?

  1. AWhen touching blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or broken skin
  2. BWhenever talking to a resident
  3. COnly when the resident is an older adult with thin skin
  4. DOnly when a resident has a known infection or is in isolation
3.Easy

Which signs may point to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)?

  1. ASudden hunger and a fast heartbeat
  2. BPale, cool and clammy skin
  3. CShakiness and sudden sweating
  4. DExtreme thirst and frequent urination
4.Medium

What is a chemical restraint?

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

When feeding a resident, where should the nursing assistant sit?

  1. ABehind the resident so the resident is not distracted
  2. BAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident
  3. CStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily
  4. DBeside the bed, facing the television
6.Medium

After applying anti-embolism stockings, what should the nursing assistant check?

  1. AThat they are rolled down a little at the top so they stay in place
  2. BThat they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color
  3. CThat the toes are covered so they cannot be seen
  4. DThat they are tight enough to leave deep marks
7.Hard

A resident who is choking can still cough forcefully and speak a few words. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive him a glass of water to wash the food down
  2. BHit him hard on the back while he is upright
  3. CBegin abdominal thrusts right away before the blockage gets worse
  4. DEncourage him to keep coughing, stay with him and call for help
8.Hard

After a resident dies, his wife asks the nursing assistant to stay with her for a few minutes. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell her that he is in a better place now and leave
  2. BBegin postmortem care while she watches
  3. CStay with her quietly and listen, telling the nurse where they are
  4. DExplain politely that they are too busy and must go to other residents

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A false belief that stays even when it is shown to be untrue
  2. 2. A · When touching blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or broken skin
  3. 3. D · Extreme thirst and frequent urination
  4. 4. D · A drug used to control behavior for convenience, not as treatment
  5. 5. B · At the resident's eye level, facing the resident
  6. 6. B · That they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color
  7. 7. D · Encourage him to keep coughing, stay with him and call for help
  8. 8. C · Stay with her quietly and listen, telling the nurse where they are

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