Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How should a nursing assistant lift a light box from the floor?

  1. AHold the box at arm's length, well away from the body
  2. BTwist at the waist to reach it from the side
  3. CBend at the waist with the legs kept straight
  4. DBend at the knees and hips with the back straight
2.Easy

Which nutrient is needed most for life, because a person can survive only a few days without it?

  1. AFiber
  2. BWater
  3. CFat
  4. DVitamin A
3.Easy

What is a resting adult pulse below 60 beats per minute called?

  1. ATachycardia
  2. BBradycardia
  3. CHypertension
  4. DApnea
4.Medium

When is an incident report usually completed?

  1. AWhen something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury
  2. BOnly when a resident dies
  3. CAt the end of every shift, even if nothing unusual happened
  4. DOnly when a resident asks for one
5.Medium

During perineal care for a male resident, how is the tip of the penis cleaned?

  1. ABack and forth with the same part of the washcloth
  2. BIn a circular motion, starting at the urethral opening and moving outward
  3. CIn a circular motion, starting at the outer edge and moving toward the opening
  4. DFrom the anus forward toward the urethral opening
6.Medium

A resident has just finished a cup of hot tea. When should the nursing assistant take her oral temperature?

  1. AAfter waiting about 15 minutes
  2. BRight away, while she is still sitting up
  3. CAfter waiting about 1 minute
  4. DAfter she drinks a glass of ice water
7.Hard

An older resident has very dry, flaky skin. Which bathing practice is best for him?

  1. AAdd rubbing alcohol to the bath water
  2. BUse mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  3. CRub the skin hard with a rough towel to remove all of the flakes
  4. DUse hot water and plenty of soap every day
8.Hard

Which action best prevents a nursing assistant from leaving a resident unattended in a raised bed while making an occupied bed?

  1. ARaising the bed only after the linen is removed
  2. BGathering all the needed linen before starting
  3. CAsking the resident to hold the edge of the mattress
  4. DWorking as quickly as possible without stopping

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Bend at the knees and hips with the back straight
  2. 2. B · Water
  3. 3. B · Bradycardia
  4. 4. A · When something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury
  5. 5. B · In a circular motion, starting at the urethral opening and moving outward
  6. 6. A · After waiting about 15 minutes
  7. 7. B · Use mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  8. 8. B · Gathering all the needed linen before starting

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