Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

In semi-Fowler's position, the head of the bed is raised to about

1. A30 to 45 degrees
2. B0 degrees (flat)
3. C60 to 90 degrees
4. D10 degrees

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

1. APale, cool and clammy skin
2. BShakiness and sudden sweating
3. CExtreme thirst and frequent urination
4. DSudden hunger and a fast heartbeat

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

1. ACalling a resident names or using insulting words
2. BExplaining a procedure before starting it
3. CSpeaking slowly to a resident who is hard of hearing
4. DAsking a resident what clothes she wants to wear

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

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

A resident has swollen feet and ankles. Which measure is usually helpful, if the care plan allows?

1. ARubbing the swollen areas firmly
2. BRaising the legs on pillows or a footstool
3. CHanging the legs down from the bed all day
4. DWrapping the ankles tightly with tape

A resident refuses a shower. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAsk the family to persuade the resident to agree
2. BRespect the refusal, ask about the reason, offer another option and tell the nurse
3. CGive the shower anyway, because it is on the care plan
4. DSkip the shower without telling anyone

Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately, rather than at the end of the shift?

1. AA resident ate 75% of lunch
2. BA resident had a normal bowel movement
3. CA resident suddenly cannot move one arm
4. DA resident asked for an extra blanket

A visitor asks the nursing assistant which residents on the unit have HIV, so that she can avoid them. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. APoint out the rooms of those residents without saying any of their names
2. BSay that health information is private, and HIV is not spread by casual contact
3. CTell her she may read the residents' charts at the nurses' station if she is careful
4. DGive her the names, because she is only trying to protect her own health