Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

How is HIV spread?

1. ABy sharing dishes, cups and toilets with an infected person
2. BThrough casual contact, such as hugging or shaking hands
3. CThrough blood and certain body fluids, such as by shared needles
4. DThrough the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes

Why are warm applications especially risky for older residents?

1. ATheir thin skin may not sense heat well, so they burn easily
2. BWarm applications have no effect on older skin
3. CThey always feel heat more strongly than younger adults
4. DTheir skin is thicker than younger skin and does not let heat in

What does "non-weight-bearing" (NWB) mean on a care plan?

1. AThe resident may put full weight on the affected leg when walking
2. BThe resident must not put any weight on the affected leg
3. CThe resident must not be weighed on a scale
4. DThe resident may carry only light objects

When is log rolling used to turn a resident?

1. AWhen the spine must stay straight, such as after spinal surgery
2. BWhen the resident is strong enough to turn alone without any help
3. CWhen the resident is about to walk to the bathroom
4. DWhen the resident is sitting in a wheelchair

What is "sundowning" in a resident with dementia?

1. AA drop in blood pressure that happens only at night
2. BSleeping most of the day and staying awake all night by choice
3. CMore confusion and agitation late in the day
4. DA skin reaction after time spent outside in the sun

How is mouth care given to an unconscious resident?

1. ABy pouring mouthwash into the mouth and suctioning it out later
2. BWith a finger in the mouth to hold it open
3. CWith the resident lying flat and plenty of rinse water
4. DWith the head turned to the side, using very little liquid

While eating, a resident suddenly has a drooping face on one side and slurred speech. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGet the nurse immediately and note the time the signs started
2. BHelp the resident finish the meal first, then go and tell the nurse
3. CHelp the resident lie down for a nap
4. DWait 15 minutes to see whether it passes

A resident keeps removing her nasal cannula because the tubing hurts her ears. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATape the cannula to her face so she cannot remove it
2. BChange her to a different oxygen device without asking
3. CLeave the cannula off because she does not want it
4. DTell the nurse, who may approve padding or another solution