Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which process kills all microorganisms, including spores?

  1. AHand hygiene
  2. BSanitizing
  3. CSterilization
  4. DDisinfection
2.Easy

What is the normal pulse rate for a resting adult?

  1. A100 to 140 beats per minute
  2. B140 to 180 beats per minute
  3. C60 to 100 beats per minute
  4. D40 to 55 beats per minute
3.Easy

How is HIV spread?

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

Before surgery, which items are usually removed from the resident?

  1. AThe identification band and the allergy band
  2. BThe hospital gown and all of the bed covers
  3. CThe anti-embolism stockings that the doctor has ordered
  4. DJewelry, dentures, glasses and hairpins, as instructed
5.Medium

A resident with one weak leg is climbing stairs with the nursing assistant. Which leg should step up first?

  1. ABoth legs at the same time
  2. BThe weaker leg, then the stronger leg
  3. CThe stronger leg, then the weaker leg
  4. DWhichever leg feels less tired that day
6.Medium

A dying resident shouts at staff and complains about everything. Which response is best?

  1. ATell him that other residents in his situation are much more polite
  2. BStay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
  3. CSpeak sharply so that he knows his behavior is wrong
  4. DAvoid his room as much as possible until he calms down
7.Hard

During morning care, a usually talkative resident is quiet, her face is flushed and her skin feels hot. What should the nursing assistant report?

  1. AThat the resident probably has the flu and should stay in her room
  2. BHer change in behavior, flushed face, hot skin and temperature if taken
  3. CThat the resident is in a bad mood today and does not want to talk
  4. DNothing yet, because she may simply be tired from a poor night's sleep
8.Hard

A doctor calls the unit and starts telling the nursing assistant a new order for a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AWrite the order on a sticky note for the nurse
  2. BWrite the order down and carry it out right away
  3. CTell the doctor to call back tomorrow
  4. DPolitely ask the doctor to hold and get the nurse

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Sterilization
  2. 2. C · 60 to 100 beats per minute
  3. 3. D · Through blood and certain body fluids, such as by shared needles
  4. 4. D · Jewelry, dentures, glasses and hairpins, as instructed
  5. 5. C · The stronger leg, then the weaker leg
  6. 6. B · Stay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
  7. 7. B · Her change in behavior, flushed face, hot skin and temperature if taken
  8. 8. D · Politely ask the doctor to hold and get the nurse

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