Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which nutrient is especially important for tissue repair and wound healing?

  1. ACaffeine
  2. BProtein
  3. CSimple sugars
  4. DSodium
2.Easy

Which food is high in sodium and is usually limited on a low-sodium diet?

  1. AA fresh apple
  2. BPlain cooked rice
  3. CCanned soup
  4. DFresh steamed carrots
3.Easy

How many chambers does the human heart have?

  1. AThree
  2. BTwo
  3. CFour
  4. DSix
4.Medium

During CPR on a resident without a DNR order, an AED (automated external defibrillator) is brought to the bedside. What should be done?

  1. ATurn it on right away and follow its voice prompts
  2. BUse it only if the resident's pulse is very fast
  3. CFinish ten more minutes of CPR before using it
  4. DWait until the doctor arrives before opening it
5.Medium

How many staff are usually needed to use a mechanical (full-body) lift?

  1. AAt least two, according to facility policy
  2. BOnly one, as long as the resident is light
  3. COne, because the machine does the lifting
  4. DThree or four, one for each corner of the sling
6.Medium

A resident's radial pulse is irregular. How should it be counted?

  1. AFor 30 seconds, then multiplied by two
  2. BFor a full 60 seconds
  3. CFor 15 seconds, then multiplied by four
  4. DFor 10 seconds, then multiplied by six
7.Hard

An older resident who has been in bed for a week develops a cough, a fever and fast breathing. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AReport the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia
  2. BKeep her lying flat in bed and give her extra fluids lying down
  3. CEncourage her to stay in bed for another week
  4. DRecord the signs and wait for them to go away
8.Hard

A nursing assistant wakes up with a fever and a cough before a shift. What is the best action?

  1. ATake a fever reducer at home so the fever does not show, and work
  2. BGo to work and tell no one
  3. CCall the supervisor before the shift, following facility policy
  4. DGo to work and wear gloves and a mask all day

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Protein
  2. 2. C · Canned soup
  3. 3. C · Four
  4. 4. A · Turn it on right away and follow its voice prompts
  5. 5. A · At least two, according to facility policy
  6. 6. B · For a full 60 seconds
  7. 7. A · Report the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia
  8. 8. C · Call the supervisor before the shift, following facility policy

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