Nursing Assistant Skills

Which of the careers below is an example of an entry level nursing career?

• Registered nurse

• Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Nurse Practitioner

When assigning vital sign measurements to the nursing assistant, the nurse says to take the apical pulse for the full 60 seconds. For which patient would this instruction be most important?

• A patient who is bradycardic

• A patient whose usual heart rate is 76 bpm

• A patient who is tachycardic

• A patient whose heart rate is irregular

Answer explanation

It would be most important for the patient with an irregular pulse.

True or False: You should wash your hands before putting on gloves and after removing gloves.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does CNA stand for?

• Certified Nurse Anesthetist

• Certified Nursing Administrator

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Certified Nursing Aide

Which of the following is a common skill required for a CNA?

• Communication

• Cooking

• Driving

• Programming

Which of the following is an important quality for a CNA to have?

• Empathy

• Technical skills

• Attention to detail

• Communication skills

Which of the following is a fundamental skill for a Nursing Assistant when measuring vital signs?

• Understanding medical terminology

• Performing CPR

• Taking accurate blood pressure readings

• Administering medication

What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in a healthcare setting?

• To prevent the spread of infection

• To maintain personal cleanliness

• To comply with hospital regulations

• To avoid unpleasant odors

Which of the following is a critical observation skill for a Nursing Assistant?

• Identifying changes in skin color

• Diagnosing diseases

• Prescribing medication

• Performing surgery

What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?

• 40-60 bpm

• 60-100 bpm

• 100-120 bpm

• 120-140 bpm