Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

When using an alcohol-based hand rub, how long are the hands rubbed together?

1. AUntil the hands are completely dry
2. BOnly until the product touches the palms
3. CFor about 3 seconds
4. DUntil the hands feel sticky, then wiped on the uniform

What does "person-first" language mean?

1. ANaming the condition first, as in "the diabetic in Room 4"
2. BAlways using a resident's first name without asking
3. CSpeaking to the family before the resident
4. DNaming the person first, as in "a resident with diabetes"

Why are leg exercises encouraged after surgery?

1. ATo make the surgical incision close and heal faster
2. BTo improve circulation and help prevent blood clots
3. CTo help the resident fall asleep
4. DTo lower the resident's appetite before meals

When answering the phone at the nurses' station, what should the nursing assistant say?

1. AThe name and room number of the resident they are caring for
2. B"What do you want?"
3. COnly "Hello?"
4. DA greeting, the unit or location, their name and their title

When speaking with a resident who has dementia, which nonverbal approach helps?

1. ASpeaking while walking out of the room
2. BStanding over the resident with crossed arms
3. CApproaching quickly from behind so that care can start sooner
4. DApproaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone

When feeding a resident, where should the nursing assistant sit?

1. AStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily
2. BBeside the bed, facing the television
3. CBehind the resident so the resident is not distracted
4. DAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident

A nursing assistant finds a resident sitting on the floor next to the bed. The resident is awake and says, "I'm fine, just help me up." What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. AStay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them
2. BGive the resident a drink of water to calm them
3. CHelp the resident back into bed straight away
4. DFinish the rounds quickly and check on the resident again later

While emptying a catheter bag, the nursing assistant notices that the urine is pink-red. The resident has no known reason for this. What should be done?

1. AReport it promptly and save the urine if policy says so
2. BEmpty the bag and say nothing, since the color may be from food
3. CDisconnect the catheter to see if the color changes
4. DGive the resident extra fluids and check next week