Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which signs are typical of a localized infection in a wound?

  1. ASkin around the site that feels numb
  2. BRedness, warmth and swelling at the site
  3. CA wound that becomes smaller and dry
  4. DCool, pale skin around the site
2.Easy

What is the state nurse aide registry?

  1. AA state list of certified nurse aides, including findings of abuse or neglect
  2. BA list of the residents who live in each care facility in the state
  3. CA union that sets the wages and working hours of nursing assistants in the state
  4. DA schedule showing which shifts each nursing assistant works
3.Easy

Which helps promote sleep for a resident at night?

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

During perineal care for an uncircumcised male resident, what is done with the foreskin?

  1. AIt is cleaned with alcohol without pulling it back
  2. BIt is pulled back to clean, then returned to its normal position
  3. CIt is pulled back and left in that position after care is finished
  4. DIt is never moved during perineal care
5.Medium

How quickly should a blood pressure cuff be deflated during a manual reading?

  1. ASlowly and steadily, about 2 to 4 mmHg per second
  2. BIn large jumps, stopping between them
  3. CAbout 20 mmHg per second to save time
  4. DAll at once, by opening the valve fully and quickly
6.Medium

A resident's family brings a handmade quilt from home. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. APut it in storage so that it does not get dirty or lost
  2. BGive it to the laundry for use by all residents
  3. CWelcome it, add it to the belongings list and label it
  4. DTell the family that personal items are not allowed
7.Hard

A resident spills hot coffee on her thigh. The skin is red and painful. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ACover it with a blanket and say nothing
  2. BCool it with cool water and tell the nurse right away
  3. CRub butter on the area to soothe the burned skin
  4. DPut an ice pack directly on the skin for an hour
8.Hard

A dying resident no longer wants to eat or drink. Her family urges the nursing assistant to make her eat. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell the family that eating no longer matters and nothing can be done
  2. BStop offering any food or drink
  3. COffer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse
  4. DFeed her the whole meal even if she turns her head away from the spoon

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Redness, warmth and swelling at the site
  2. 2. A · A state list of certified nurse aides, including findings of abuse or neglect
  3. 3. A · A quiet, dim room and a regular bedtime routine
  4. 4. B · It is pulled back to clean, then returned to its normal position
  5. 5. A · Slowly and steadily, about 2 to 4 mmHg per second
  6. 6. C · Welcome it, add it to the belongings list and label it
  7. 7. B · Cool it with cool water and tell the nurse right away
  8. 8. C · Offer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse

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