Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is stress incontinence?

  1. AWetting oneself because of worry and anxiety
  2. BLeaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
  3. CLeaking urine because the bladder never empties fully
  4. DLeaking urine because of a sudden, strong urge to urinate
2.Easy

Which hormone lowers the level of sugar in the blood?

  1. AAdrenaline
  2. BEstrogen
  3. CInsulin
  4. DThyroid hormone
3.Easy

What is empathy?

  1. AUnderstanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  2. BAgreeing with everything a person says
  3. CFeeling sorry for a person and pitying them for their problems
  4. DTelling a person exactly how you would feel if you were in their place
4.Medium

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

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

A resident with schizophrenia says the television is sending him secret messages. What is the best response?

  1. AStay calm, don't argue, and say you don't hear messages but see he is worried
  2. BAgree that the television is sending him messages, so that he feels understood
  3. CArgue with him calmly until he admits that the messages are not real
  4. DLaugh to show him the idea is silly
6.Medium

How is a 24-hour urine specimen collected?

  1. AThe first urine is saved, then one sample is taken every 8 hours
  2. BThree random samples are collected during the day
  3. COnly urine passed during the night is collected
  4. DDiscard the first urine, then save all urine for 24 hours
7.Hard

A resident who uses oxygen by nasal cannula has dry, cracked lips and asks for petroleum jelly. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATurn off the oxygen while applying the jelly
  2. BApply petroleum jelly to the lips and nostrils to soothe the dryness
  3. CRemove the cannula for the rest of the day
  4. DTell the nurse and use a water-based lubricant if approved
8.Hard

A resident with a new cough is going to the dining room. Which advice helps prevent spread of infection?

  1. ACough into the hands, then wipe them on the clothes to dry them
  2. BCough freely without covering, because covering traps the germs
  3. CSit very close to others to stay warm
  4. DCover coughs with a tissue or elbow, then clean the hands

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
  2. 2. C · Insulin
  3. 3. A · Understanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  4. 4. D · Slowly and steadily, about 2 to 4 mmHg per second
  5. 5. A · Stay calm, don't argue, and say you don't hear messages but see he is worried
  6. 6. D · Discard the first urine, then save all urine for 24 hours
  7. 7. D · Tell the nurse and use a water-based lubricant if approved
  8. 8. D · Cover coughs with a tissue or elbow, then clean the hands

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