Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Unless the care plan says otherwise, how should the bed be left after care?

1. AIn the highest position, with the side rails raised
2. BIn the lowest position, with the wheels locked
3. CIn the highest position, so the next task is easier
4. DIn the lowest position, with the wheels unlocked

What does a long-term care ombudsman do?

1. AGives residents their medicines and treatments during the night
2. BHires and evaluates the nursing assistants
3. CPlans the weekly menu for the facility kitchen
4. DAdvocates for residents and helps resolve their complaints

What is a catastrophic reaction in a resident with dementia?

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

What is a trochanter roll used for?

1. ATo keep the hip and leg from rolling outward when lying on the back
2. BTo keep the resident's heels pressed firmly on the mattress
3. CTo help the resident sit up straight in a wheelchair all day
4. DTo raise the resident's head and shoulders during meals in bed

Unless ordered otherwise, why is the head of the bed usually kept at 30 degrees or lower for a resident at risk of pressure injury?

1. ALower angles prevent the side rails from being used
2. BLower angles help the resident digest food
3. CHigher angles make the resident slide down, causing shearing over the tailbone
4. DHigher angles make it much harder for the resident to see the television screen

How can a stool specimen be kept from being contaminated?

1. ACollect the specimen from the toilet water after flushing
2. BMix the stool with water before putting it in the container
3. CLeave the specimen uncovered in the bathroom until the end of the shift
4. DHave the resident urinate first and keep toilet paper out of it

On a very hot day, a resident is sweating heavily, feels dizzy and has a headache. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATake her for a short walk outside in the sun so that she feels better
2. BGive her a hot drink so that she sweats out the extra heat
3. CMove her somewhere cooler, offer fluids if allowed and tell the nurse
4. DCover her with a blanket and close the windows to stop drafts

A resident's respirations are 10 per minute and shallow, and he is very hard to wake. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARecord the respirations and go on to the next room
2. BCall for the nurse immediately and stay with the resident
3. CLet him sleep and check again at the end of the shift
4. DSit him in a chair and give him a drink of water