Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy

Which tool is commonly used to clean under the fingernails during nail care?

  1. AA metal fork
  2. BA razor blade
  3. CA straight pin
  4. DAn orangewood stick
2.Easy

What is a pathogen?

  1. AA microorganism that can cause disease
  2. BA type of protective glove
  3. CA medicine that kills bacteria
  4. DA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment
3.Easy

Which food is high in sodium and is usually limited on a low-sodium diet?

  1. APlain cooked rice
  2. BFresh steamed carrots
  3. CCanned soup
  4. DA fresh apple
4.Medium

A resident is anxious before a medical test tomorrow. What is the best way for the nursing assistant to help?

  1. ATell her there is nothing to worry about and change the subject
  2. BTell her that she is being silly
  3. CListen to her concerns calmly and tell the nurse about her worries
  4. DExplain the test results that she is likely to receive
5.Medium

A resident says, "My stomach hurts." How should this be documented?

  1. AAs "Resident has a stomach ulcer"
  2. BAs "Resident is complaining again"
  3. CIt should not be documented because it cannot be seen
  4. DIn the resident's own words, in quotation marks
6.Medium

Why are nutritional supplement drinks often served between meals?

  1. ATo replace all of the resident's regular meals for the day
  2. BTo replace the resident's water intake completely
  3. CTo add calories and protein for residents who eat poorly
  4. DTo lower the resident's appetite for the next meal
7.Hard

A resident's weight this morning is 3 lb (about 1.4 kg) more than yesterday, and his ankles look swollen. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARaise his legs and leave it out of the report
  2. BWeigh him again next week to see whether the trend continues
  3. CReport the weight gain and the swelling to the nurse promptly
  4. DLimit his drinks for the rest of the day without telling anyone
8.Hard

A nursing assistant finds a resident unresponsive and not breathing normally. There is no DNR order. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. AGive the resident a glass of water
  2. BCall for help and start CPR if trained
  3. CWait a few minutes to see if breathing returns
  4. DLeave the resident to look for the resident's chart

Answer key

  1. 1. D · An orangewood stick
  2. 2. A · A microorganism that can cause disease
  3. 3. C · Canned soup
  4. 4. C · Listen to her concerns calmly and tell the nurse about her worries
  5. 5. D · In the resident's own words, in quotation marks
  6. 6. C · To add calories and protein for residents who eat poorly
  7. 7. C · Report the weight gain and the swelling to the nurse promptly
  8. 8. B · Call for help and start CPR if trained

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