Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which helps promote sleep for a resident at night?

  1. AWaking the resident often to chat
  2. BStrong coffee with the evening snack
  3. CA quiet, dim room and a regular bedtime routine
  4. DBright lights and the television turned up loud until late
2.Easy

What is aspiration?

  1. ACoughing up mucus from the lungs
  2. BBreathing food, fluid or vomit into the lungs
  3. CVomiting shortly after a meal
  4. DSwallowing air while eating quickly
3.Easy

What does NPO mean on a resident's care plan?

  1. ANothing by mouth
  2. BNutrition plan optional
  3. CNormal portions only
  4. DNo physical outings
4.Medium

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
5.Medium

Which signs are typical of Parkinson's disease?

  1. AA fast heartbeat, sweating and shakiness from low blood sugar
  2. BHigh fever, stiff neck and a rash
  3. CSudden weakness on one side and slurred speech
  4. DTremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk
6.Medium

Why should nursing assistants keep their fingernails short and avoid artificial nails?

  1. ALong nails make it harder to use the call light
  2. BLong and artificial nails hold germs and can scratch residents
  3. CArtificial nails are not allowed outside of work
  4. DShort nails help the nursing assistant write and type faster on the chart
7.Hard

A resident with diabetes is drowsy, very thirsty and urinating often, and his breath smells fruity. What should be done?

  1. ARecord the signs and report them to the nurse on the next day
  2. BLet him sleep, because drowsiness is normal after a large meal
  3. CReport it immediately, as these may be signs of very high blood sugar
  4. DGive him a glass of orange juice and a cookie to raise his energy
8.Hard

A resident with dementia picks at her food and keeps walking away from the dining table. Which approach is most helpful?

  1. AFeed her quickly before she can stand up
  2. BRestrain her in the chair until she finishes
  3. COffer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
  4. DTake her tray away, because she is clearly not hungry today

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A quiet, dim room and a regular bedtime routine
  2. 2. B · Breathing food, fluid or vomit into the lungs
  3. 3. A · Nothing by mouth
  4. 4. A · Utensils with built-up, large handles
  5. 5. D · Tremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk
  6. 6. B · Long and artificial nails hold germs and can scratch residents
  7. 7. C · Report it immediately, as these may be signs of very high blood sugar
  8. 8. C · Offer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking

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