Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

A staff member takes money from a resident's wallet without permission. What type of abuse is this?

  1. AFinancial abuse
  2. BVerbal abuse
  3. CNeglect
  4. DInvoluntary seclusion
2.Easy

In Fowler's position, how is the resident placed?

  1. ALying flat on the back
  2. BLying on the left side with the upper knee bent
  3. CLying on the stomach with the head turned to one side
  4. DSitting up, head of the bed raised about 45–60°
3.Easy

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

  1. AA fresh apple
  2. BFresh steamed carrots
  3. CPlain cooked rice
  4. DCanned soup
4.Medium

Which razor is generally used for a resident who takes an anticoagulant ("blood thinner")?

  1. AAny razor, as long as shaving cream is used
  2. BA disposable safety razor
  3. CAn electric razor
  4. DA straight razor
5.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. AUse it only if the resident's pulse is very fast
  2. BFinish ten more minutes of CPR before using it
  3. CTurn it on right away and follow its voice prompts
  4. DWait until the doctor arrives before opening it
6.Medium

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

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

A resident's radial pulse is 48 beats per minute, and she says she feels light-headed. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARecord it and let the next shift recheck it tomorrow
  2. BAsk her to drink a cup of coffee and recheck in an hour
  3. CWalk her around the hallway to raise her heart rate
  4. DKeep her seated or lying down and tell the nurse right away
8.Hard

A resident with a urinary catheter wants to walk to the dayroom. How should the drainage bag be handled?

  1. AHeld above the resident's waist so it is easy to see
  2. BPlaced in the resident's bathrobe pocket during the walk
  3. CKept below the bladder, without dragging the tubing
  4. DDisconnected and left in the room during the walk

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Financial abuse
  2. 2. D · Sitting up, head of the bed raised about 45–60°
  3. 3. D · Canned soup
  4. 4. C · An electric razor
  5. 5. C · Turn it on right away and follow its voice prompts
  6. 6. A · For a full 60 seconds
  7. 7. D · Keep her seated or lying down and tell the nurse right away
  8. 8. C · Kept below the bladder, without dragging the tubing

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