Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which signs may point to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)?

1. AShakiness and sudden sweating
2. BExtreme thirst and frequent urination
3. CSudden hunger and a fast heartbeat
4. DPale, cool and clammy skin

Which task is usually within a nursing assistant's scope of practice?

1. AInserting a urinary catheter
2. BExplaining a new diagnosis to the resident's family
3. CMeasuring and recording a resident's fluid intake and output
4. DHanding a resident the tablets in their morning medicine cup

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

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

A resident who is walking with a nursing assistant starts to fall. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGrab the resident under the arms and quickly lift them back to standing
2. BLet go and step back to avoid being injured
3. CTry to hold the resident upright at all costs
4. DWiden the stance, hold the gait belt and ease them to the floor

A resident with a recent hip fracture needs to use a bedpan. Which type is usually used?

1. AA commode chair next to the bed
2. BA fracture pan
3. CA standard bedpan with the head of the bed flat
4. DA urinal held by the nursing assistant

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

1. AFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips
2. BLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
3. CCleaning the mouth only once a day
4. DLarge glasses of water every hour

A nursing assistant is stuck by a used needle found in a resident's bed linen. What should be done first?

1. AWash the area with soap and water, then report it at once
2. BSqueeze the site hard and pour bleach on it
3. CFinish the shift and report it the next day if it still hurts
4. DPut on a bandage and keep it private

A nursing assistant hears a resident's daughter calling her mother "useless" and threatening to stop visiting unless she does what she is told. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AWait to see whether it happens again
2. BIgnore it because family members may speak as they like
3. CTell the daughter she is a bad person
4. DReport it to the nurse as possible emotional abuse