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CNA skills portion important things to remember

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How long should you wash your hands for?

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

1 minute

2.

What does your opening consist of?

a)

Say your name and title (CNA)

b)

Raise the bed

c)

Get supplies

d)

Say what you are there to do and get their consent

3.

How should you dry your hands?

a)

From fingertips to wrist

b)

From wrist to fingertips

c)

With a paper towel only

d)

By shaking them vigorously

4.

Which two skills require a hand wipe?

a)

Feeding a resident (before) and putting a resident on a bed pan (after)

b)

Administering medication (before) and taking vital signs (after)

c)

Bathing a resident (before) and changing bed linens (after)

d)

Assisting with mobility (before) and serving meals (after)

5.

When applying a gait belt how do you check the tightness?

a)

2 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient

b)

4 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient

c)

1 finger should fit flat between the belt and the patient

d)

3 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient

6.

Which skills require a clothing protector?

a)

Feeding a resident

b)

Denture care

c)

Mouth care

d)

Bathing a resident

7.

When ambulating with a resident what side should you stand on?

a)

The strong side

b)

The weak side

c)

The front side

d)

The back side

8.

How often should you offer the resident a sip of liquid while you are feeding them?

a)

Every couple of bites

b)

Once every meal

c)

Only if they ask for it

d)

Every hour

9.

When providing catheter care how should you clean the catheter?

a)

Wipe from the tip of the catheter to the body using a circular motion.

b)

Anchor the tubing making sure not to tug on it, and wipe starting close to the body then move downward using 4 leaves.

c)

Use a single wipe and clean the entire length of the catheter in one motion.

d)

Soak the catheter in antiseptic solution before cleaning.

10.

How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the elbow?

a)

We are going to move your arm like you are flexing your muscles

b)

We will keep your arm straight and still

c)

We will rotate your arm in a circular motion

d)

We will lift your arm above your head

11.

You should never do what with linen?

a)

Pull it across the skin causing shearing or shake it

b)

Fold it neatly before storing

c)

Wash it in hot water

d)

Iron it on high heat

12.

How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the wrist?

a)

We are going to move your wrist like you are cranking a motorcycle

b)

We will rotate your wrist in a circular motion

c)

We will stretch your wrist back and forth

d)

We will keep your wrist still and apply pressure

13.

How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the ankle?

a)

We are going to move your foot up and down like you are pressing a gas pedal

b)

We will rotate your ankle in a circular motion to demonstrate flexibility

c)

We will lift your foot sideways to show lateral movement

d)

We will keep your foot still and explain the anatomy of the ankle

14.

When turning a resident on their side what should you have them do first?

a)

Scoot towards you (Scoot and roll)

b)

Lift their legs first

c)

Turn their head to the side

d)

Ask them to hold their breath

15.

What are you going to tell the resident before performing ROM exercises?

a)

I will be doing the work for you, let me know if you have any pain

b)

You need to do this on your own

c)

This will be easy and painless

d)

I will not be able to help you

16.

What do you do if you lose count while counting pulse or respiration?

a)

Ask the evaluator to start over

b)

Continue counting from where you left off

c)

Count for an additional minute to confirm

d)

Ignore the mistake and report the last count

17.

What size bites should you offer while feeding a resident?

a)

Small bites

b)

Large bites

c)

Medium bites

d)

Tiny bites

18.

What do you say when you dump the bed pan contents or urine into the commode?

a)

"I am examining the color and consistency."

b)

"I will dispose of this waste properly."

c)

"This needs to be cleaned immediately."

d)

"I will check for any unusual odors."

19.

During a partial bed bath how do you wash the face?

a)

Using the leaves method with no soap.

b)

Using soap and water in a circular motion.

c)

Wiping the face with a dry cloth.

d)

Using a sponge soaked in warm water.

20.

How should you look at the graduate cylinder when measuring urine?

a)

From above

b)

At eye level

c)

From below

d)

At an angle