WorksheetsCNA skills portion important things to remember
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How long should you wash your hands for?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
What does your opening consist of?
Say your name and title (CNA)
Raise the bed
Get supplies
Say what you are there to do and get their consent
How should you dry your hands?
From fingertips to wrist
From wrist to fingertips
With a paper towel only
By shaking them vigorously
Which two skills require a hand wipe?
Feeding a resident (before) and putting a resident on a bed pan (after)
Administering medication (before) and taking vital signs (after)
Bathing a resident (before) and changing bed linens (after)
Assisting with mobility (before) and serving meals (after)
When applying a gait belt how do you check the tightness?
2 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient
4 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient
1 finger should fit flat between the belt and the patient
3 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient
Which skills require a clothing protector?
Feeding a resident
Denture care
Mouth care
Bathing a resident
When ambulating with a resident what side should you stand on?
The strong side
The weak side
The front side
The back side
How often should you offer the resident a sip of liquid while you are feeding them?
Every couple of bites
Once every meal
Only if they ask for it
Every hour
When providing catheter care how should you clean the catheter?
Wipe from the tip of the catheter to the body using a circular motion.
Anchor the tubing making sure not to tug on it, and wipe starting close to the body then move downward using 4 leaves.
Use a single wipe and clean the entire length of the catheter in one motion.
Soak the catheter in antiseptic solution before cleaning.
How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the elbow?
We are going to move your arm like you are flexing your muscles
We will keep your arm straight and still
We will rotate your arm in a circular motion
We will lift your arm above your head
You should never do what with linen?
Pull it across the skin causing shearing or shake it
Fold it neatly before storing
Wash it in hot water
Iron it on high heat
How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the wrist?
We are going to move your wrist like you are cranking a motorcycle
We will rotate your wrist in a circular motion
We will stretch your wrist back and forth
We will keep your wrist still and apply pressure
How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the ankle?
We are going to move your foot up and down like you are pressing a gas pedal
We will rotate your ankle in a circular motion to demonstrate flexibility
We will lift your foot sideways to show lateral movement
We will keep your foot still and explain the anatomy of the ankle
When turning a resident on their side what should you have them do first?
Scoot towards you (Scoot and roll)
Lift their legs first
Turn their head to the side
Ask them to hold their breath
What are you going to tell the resident before performing ROM exercises?
I will be doing the work for you, let me know if you have any pain
You need to do this on your own
This will be easy and painless
I will not be able to help you
What do you do if you lose count while counting pulse or respiration?
Ask the evaluator to start over
Continue counting from where you left off
Count for an additional minute to confirm
Ignore the mistake and report the last count
What size bites should you offer while feeding a resident?
Small bites
Large bites
Medium bites
Tiny bites
What do you say when you dump the bed pan contents or urine into the commode?
"I am examining the color and consistency."
"I will dispose of this waste properly."
"This needs to be cleaned immediately."
"I will check for any unusual odors."
During a partial bed bath how do you wash the face?
Using the leaves method with no soap.
Using soap and water in a circular motion.
Wiping the face with a dry cloth.
Using a sponge soaked in warm water.
How should you look at the graduate cylinder when measuring urine?
From above
At eye level
From below
At an angle
