Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Where should a used disposable razor be placed?

1. AIn the soiled linen hamper
2. BIn a puncture-resistant sharps container
3. CIn the regular trash can in the room
4. DIn a plastic bag that is tied closed

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

1. AExplaining a procedure before starting it
2. BCalling a resident names or using insulting words
3. CSpeaking slowly to a resident who is hard of hearing
4. DAsking a resident what clothes she wants to wear

Why are leg exercises encouraged after surgery?

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

Why might an infection be hard to notice in an older resident?

1. AOlder adults may have little fever and show confusion instead
2. BInfections in older adults always cause a very high fever
3. COlder adults only get infections in the lungs
4. DOlder adults have stronger immune systems than younger adults

Unless ordered otherwise, why is the head of the bed usually kept at 30 degrees or lower for a resident at risk of pressure injury?

1. AHigher angles make it much harder for the resident to see the television screen
2. BHigher angles make the resident slide down, causing shearing over the tailbone
3. CLower angles prevent the side rails from being used
4. DLower angles help the resident digest food

Which is the best way to speak with a resident who is hard of hearing?

1. AShout each word so that the resident can hear everything clearly
2. BStand behind the resident and speak into the better ear
3. CSpeak quickly so the resident does not get tired of listening
4. DFace the resident and speak clearly at a normal or lower pitch

A resident has not had a bowel movement for 4 days. Her abdomen is swollen, and small amounts of liquid stool are leaking. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her to drink less fluid to stop the leakage
2. BGive her a laxative from the resident's supply
3. CReport a possible fecal impaction to the nurse
4. DRecord it as diarrhea and change the brief

Staff say a resident is "confused" because she does not follow instructions. She has known hearing loss. What should the nursing assistant consider first?

1. AThat she has dementia and needs no further checking by anyone
2. BThat she is refusing care and should be reported for behavior
3. CThat she may not hear well; check her hearing aid and face her
4. DThat she should be spoken to in a shout from across the room