CNA Knowledge Test
is Hashimoto's disease an autoimmune or a contagious disease? ANS: autoimmune, not transmittable
What is Hashimoto's disease? ANS: Hypothyroidism
What is dysphagia? ANS: difficulty swallowing
how many cc are in 1 oz ANS: 30cc
how many mL are in 1 cc ANS: 1 mL
you notice a resident who is not part of your assignment has slid down or become slumped in their
wheelchair in the hallway. what should you do? ANS: help them by repositioning them. you don't need
to tell the nurse to reposition a resident
a resident is dying and the family requested to assist with the care of their loved one. is that ok? ANS:
yes. allow family members to stay and participate in care of the resident, even outside of visiting hours
What is a contracture? ANS: a shortening or tightening of muscles and tendons causing the joints to
shorten and become stiff
what is the most common cause of contractures ANS: inactivity
if there is a fire in a facility, should you check the expiration date on an extinguisher or activate PASS?
ANS: activate PASS
what is PASS? ANS: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, spray in sweeping
motions
,if a resident is hard of hearing, how should you communicate? ANS: get the resident's attention before
speaking and turn down/off background noise, such as the TV. speak clearly and slowly. don't yell
is communicating with gestures or using symbols a form of non-verbal body language? ANS: yes
do you wash your hands with your fingertips primarily pointing up or down ANS: keep your hands lower
than your elbows and your fingertips down
a resident with alzheimer's dementia thinks they're the same age as you. what kind of question might
you ask? ANS: what kind of things did you do when you were a teenager?
is parkinson's disease a mental illness? ANS: no, it's a physical illness, however, mental health issues
such as depression, anxiety, and memory problems may accompany the illness
what do you do if you find medication on the bedside table? ANS: tell the nurse
what are the people we care for called? ANS: residents / patients / clients
how and when should you weigh a resident? ANS: use the same scale each time, same time of day, and
similar weighted clothes
what is HTN ANS: hypertension
what is TB ANS: tuberculosis is a disease in the lungs and has airborne transmission
what is C-Diff ANS: clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that may cause explosive diarrhea.
MUST wash hands, contact precautions are observed
,define supine position ANS: "supine is on your spine", laying on your back
if a residents O2 tubing is kinked, whats the first thing you do? ANS: unkink it
is it a good idea to turn off O2 before someone smokes? ANS: yes, a spark from the lighter or O2
concentrator could ignite and start a fire
if a resident is on and off O2 throughout the day, which would be a good time to have them go outside
for a smoke ANS: during the times they're not on O2
what abbreviation is used when a resident doesn't want to be resuscitated? ANS: DNR
what to do is an n/g feeding tube is kinked and the flow has stopped ANS: unkink it
What is dysuria? ANS: painful or difficult urination
what is dysphasia? ANS: difficulty speaking
should you clip nails before or after soaking them? ANS: after. soaking a resident's nails will soften them
and make it easier to clip
when feeding a resident, what should help prevent aspiration? ANS: offering sips of fluid often
what is required before placing restraints on a resident? ANS: a doctor's order
when implementing effective body mechanics do we use our legs or our back? ANS: our legs
, what is an ombudsman? ANS: a patient's advocate or representative. this person helps resolve conflicts
and settles disputes
what is SDS? ANS: Safety Data Sheet. facilities are required to have a SDS on site indicating any
chemicals/cleaning agents used on site. indicates potential hazards with use and how to safely clean
spills
define OBRA ANS: law passed in 1987 that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training
and improved care for residents in long-term care facilities, including residents' rights
what do you do first if there is a fire? ANS: RACE, safety of resident is priority
what is RACE? ANS: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish
what is important when bathing a resident? ANS: provide privacy and don't leave them alone
what position should the resident be in for an enema? ANS: left sims'
what is an adaptive device / assistive device? ANS: special equipment that helps a person with a
disability perform activities of daily living, such as walking, eating, or dressing
what should you do if there is a frayed cord on a piece of equipment ANS: remove the equipment (take
it out of commission), tag it and notify the appropriate personnel
would it be better to use a safety razor or electric razor when shaving a male resident on O2? ANS:
safety or disposable razor
is Hashimoto's disease an autoimmune or a contagious disease? ANS: autoimmune, not transmittable
What is Hashimoto's disease? ANS: Hypothyroidism
What is dysphagia? ANS: difficulty swallowing
how many cc are in 1 oz ANS: 30cc
how many mL are in 1 cc ANS: 1 mL
you notice a resident who is not part of your assignment has slid down or become slumped in their
wheelchair in the hallway. what should you do? ANS: help them by repositioning them. you don't need
to tell the nurse to reposition a resident
a resident is dying and the family requested to assist with the care of their loved one. is that ok? ANS:
yes. allow family members to stay and participate in care of the resident, even outside of visiting hours
What is a contracture? ANS: a shortening or tightening of muscles and tendons causing the joints to
shorten and become stiff
what is the most common cause of contractures ANS: inactivity
if there is a fire in a facility, should you check the expiration date on an extinguisher or activate PASS?
ANS: activate PASS
what is PASS? ANS: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, spray in sweeping
motions
,if a resident is hard of hearing, how should you communicate? ANS: get the resident's attention before
speaking and turn down/off background noise, such as the TV. speak clearly and slowly. don't yell
is communicating with gestures or using symbols a form of non-verbal body language? ANS: yes
do you wash your hands with your fingertips primarily pointing up or down ANS: keep your hands lower
than your elbows and your fingertips down
a resident with alzheimer's dementia thinks they're the same age as you. what kind of question might
you ask? ANS: what kind of things did you do when you were a teenager?
is parkinson's disease a mental illness? ANS: no, it's a physical illness, however, mental health issues
such as depression, anxiety, and memory problems may accompany the illness
what do you do if you find medication on the bedside table? ANS: tell the nurse
what are the people we care for called? ANS: residents / patients / clients
how and when should you weigh a resident? ANS: use the same scale each time, same time of day, and
similar weighted clothes
what is HTN ANS: hypertension
what is TB ANS: tuberculosis is a disease in the lungs and has airborne transmission
what is C-Diff ANS: clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that may cause explosive diarrhea.
MUST wash hands, contact precautions are observed
,define supine position ANS: "supine is on your spine", laying on your back
if a residents O2 tubing is kinked, whats the first thing you do? ANS: unkink it
is it a good idea to turn off O2 before someone smokes? ANS: yes, a spark from the lighter or O2
concentrator could ignite and start a fire
if a resident is on and off O2 throughout the day, which would be a good time to have them go outside
for a smoke ANS: during the times they're not on O2
what abbreviation is used when a resident doesn't want to be resuscitated? ANS: DNR
what to do is an n/g feeding tube is kinked and the flow has stopped ANS: unkink it
What is dysuria? ANS: painful or difficult urination
what is dysphasia? ANS: difficulty speaking
should you clip nails before or after soaking them? ANS: after. soaking a resident's nails will soften them
and make it easier to clip
when feeding a resident, what should help prevent aspiration? ANS: offering sips of fluid often
what is required before placing restraints on a resident? ANS: a doctor's order
when implementing effective body mechanics do we use our legs or our back? ANS: our legs
, what is an ombudsman? ANS: a patient's advocate or representative. this person helps resolve conflicts
and settles disputes
what is SDS? ANS: Safety Data Sheet. facilities are required to have a SDS on site indicating any
chemicals/cleaning agents used on site. indicates potential hazards with use and how to safely clean
spills
define OBRA ANS: law passed in 1987 that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training
and improved care for residents in long-term care facilities, including residents' rights
what do you do first if there is a fire? ANS: RACE, safety of resident is priority
what is RACE? ANS: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish
what is important when bathing a resident? ANS: provide privacy and don't leave them alone
what position should the resident be in for an enema? ANS: left sims'
what is an adaptive device / assistive device? ANS: special equipment that helps a person with a
disability perform activities of daily living, such as walking, eating, or dressing
what should you do if there is a frayed cord on a piece of equipment ANS: remove the equipment (take
it out of commission), tag it and notify the appropriate personnel
would it be better to use a safety razor or electric razor when shaving a male resident on O2? ANS:
safety or disposable razor
