Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is constipation?

  1. APassing frequent, loose and watery stools several times a day
  2. BBeing unable to control the bladder when coughing or laughing
  3. CHard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
  4. DHaving stool that is black or contains blood
2.Easy

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

  1. AAsking to call family more often to share good news
  2. BWanting to join every social event
  3. CEating and sleeping more regularly than before
  4. DLoss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
3.Easy

What is an incentive spirometer used for?

  1. ATo give oxygen through a mask during the night
  2. BTo measure how much oxygen is in the resident's blood
  3. CTo encourage deep breaths and keep the lungs expanded
  4. DTo measure the amount of urine in the bladder
4.Medium

How should a portable oxygen cylinder be stored?

  1. ALying flat on the floor next to the bed so it cannot tip
  2. BUpright and secured in a holder so it cannot fall
  3. CLeaning against the wall without support
  4. DNext to a heater to keep it warm
5.Medium

A resident with dementia keeps walking toward the exit door. What is the best approach?

  1. ALock the resident in their room for the rest of the shift
  2. BTie the resident into a chair until they calm down
  3. CWalk with the resident and gently redirect them
  4. DFirmly tell the resident that leaving is not allowed
6.Medium

Which foot care practice is correct for a resident with diabetes?

  1. ASoak the feet in hot water for an hour each day to soften the skin
  2. BCheck the feet every day and dry well between the toes
  3. CLet the resident walk barefoot to air the feet
  4. DCut away corns and calluses with a razor
7.Hard

A resident cuts her arm and it is bleeding heavily. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AWrap a tight cord around the arm and leave to get the nurse
  2. BWash the wound under running water until the bleeding stops
  3. CPut on gloves, press firmly on the wound and call for help
  4. DLet the wound bleed to clean out germs
8.Hard

An older resident has very dry, flaky skin. Which bathing practice is best for him?

  1. AUse mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  2. BUse hot water and plenty of soap every day
  3. CAdd rubbing alcohol to the bath water
  4. DRub the skin hard with a rough towel to remove all of the flakes

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Hard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
  2. 2. D · Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
  3. 3. C · To encourage deep breaths and keep the lungs expanded
  4. 4. B · Upright and secured in a holder so it cannot fall
  5. 5. C · Walk with the resident and gently redirect them
  6. 6. B · Check the feet every day and dry well between the toes
  7. 7. C · Put on gloves, press firmly on the wound and call for help
  8. 8. A · Use mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion

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