Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is a catastrophic reaction in a resident with dementia?

1. AA sudden, extreme overreaction to too much stress
2. BA sudden drop in blood pressure after standing up quickly
3. CA severe allergic reaction to a new food
4. DA calm, quiet period after lunch

Where should a used disposable razor be placed?

1. AIn a puncture-resistant sharps container
2. BIn a plastic bag that is tied closed
3. CIn the regular trash can in the room
4. DIn the soiled linen hamper

What does "ambulate" mean?

1. ATo eat
2. BTo sleep
3. CTo walk
4. DTo urinate

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

1. AUse equipment that stays in that resident's room
2. BShare the cuff with the roommate without cleaning it
3. CUse the hallway cuff on every resident in turn
4. DWipe the cuff with plain water and take it to the next room

When feeding a resident, where should the nursing assistant sit?

1. ABeside the bed, facing the television
2. BBehind the resident so the resident is not distracted
3. CStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily
4. DAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident

Which device helps a resident with a weak grip eat independently?

1. AUtensils with built-up, large handles
2. BA blindfold to improve focus
3. CVery thin, lightweight plastic forks
4. DA drinking straw only

After a stroke, a resident's left hand is starting to curl into a fist. What is the care plan most likely to include to prevent a contracture?

1. AKeeping the hand in a tight fist to rest the muscles
2. BTying the hand to the bed rail with the fingers open
3. CRange-of-motion exercises and a hand splint or roll as ordered
4. DLeaving the hand alone, because nothing can be done after a stroke

A resident who is choking can still cough forcefully and speak a few words. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ABegin abdominal thrusts right away before the blockage gets worse
2. BHit him hard on the back while he is upright
3. CEncourage him to keep coughing, stay with him and call for help
4. DGive him a glass of water to wash the food down