Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Before applying lotion during a back rub, what should the nursing assistant do with it?

  1. AWarm it, for example in the hands or a basin of warm water
  2. BChill it in the refrigerator to soothe the skin
  3. CMix it with rubbing alcohol to make it spread better
  4. DPour it straight from the bottle onto the resident's back
2.Easy

What is a contracture?

  1. AA sudden, painful muscle cramp that goes away quickly with rest
  2. BA bruise caused by a fall
  3. CA tear in the outer layer of the skin
  4. DA permanent shortening of a muscle that limits joint movement
3.Easy

Which hormone lowers the level of sugar in the blood?

  1. AInsulin
  2. BAdrenaline
  3. CEstrogen
  4. DThyroid hormone
4.Medium

A resident is on contact precautions for MRSA. How should the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope be handled?

  1. AWipe the cuff with plain water and take it to the next room
  2. BUse the hallway cuff on every resident in turn
  3. CUse equipment that stays in that resident's room
  4. DShare the cuff with the roommate without cleaning it
5.Medium

During postmortem care, how is the body usually positioned?

  1. AOn the back, with a pillow under the head and shoulders
  2. BOn the stomach, with the face turned down toward the mattress
  3. COn the left side, with the knees bent
  4. DSitting upright in a chair
6.Medium

What is a trochanter roll used for?

  1. ATo help the resident sit up straight in a wheelchair all day
  2. BTo keep the resident's heels pressed firmly on the mattress
  3. CTo raise the resident's head and shoulders during meals in bed
  4. DTo keep the hip and leg from rolling outward when lying on the back
7.Hard

A resident lying in bed begins to vomit. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. ALeave the room to get clean linen from the supply room first
  2. BLay the resident flat on the back
  3. CGive the resident a large glass of water
  4. DTurn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up
8.Hard

A visitor lights a cigarette in the room of a resident who is receiving oxygen. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATurn off the oxygen without telling anyone
  2. BAsk the visitor to put it out at once, explain the fire risk and tell the nurse
  3. COpen the window and let the visitor finish the cigarette
  4. DLeave and report the visitor at the end of the shift

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Warm it, for example in the hands or a basin of warm water
  2. 2. D · A permanent shortening of a muscle that limits joint movement
  3. 3. A · Insulin
  4. 4. C · Use equipment that stays in that resident's room
  5. 5. A · On the back, with a pillow under the head and shoulders
  6. 6. D · To keep the hip and leg from rolling outward when lying on the back
  7. 7. D · Turn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up
  8. 8. B · Ask the visitor to put it out at once, explain the fire risk and tell the nurse

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