Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

During a bed bath, how is each eye washed?

1. AFrom the outer corner to the inner corner, with soap
2. BFrom the outer corner to the inner corner, without soap
3. CFrom the inner corner to the outer corner, without soap
4. DIn small circles, with mild soap

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

1. APlain cooked rice
2. BA fresh apple
3. CCanned soup
4. DFresh steamed carrots

Who directs and supervises the work of a nursing assistant in a care facility?

1. AA licensed nurse
2. BThe resident's closest family member
3. CA more experienced nursing assistant on the same shift
4. DThe facility's activities coordinator

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

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

A nursing assistant drops a clean towel on the floor. What should be done with it?

1. AFold it and return it to the linen cart
2. BTreat it as dirty and put it in the laundry
3. CUse it only to dry the resident's feet
4. DShake it out and use it for the resident

A resident with schizophrenia says the television is sending him secret messages. What is the best response?

1. AAgree that the television is sending him messages, so that he feels understood
2. BStay calm, don't argue, and say you don't hear messages but see he is worried
3. CLaugh to show him the idea is silly
4. DArgue with him calmly until he admits that the messages are not real

A nursing assistant hears a coworker yelling at a resident and threatening to skip the resident's dinner. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AMake sure the resident is safe and report it to the nurse or supervisor at once
2. BWait to see whether it happens again before reporting
3. CSpeak with the coworker privately later and not report it
4. DTell the resident not to make the coworker angry again

A resident offers the nursing assistant $50 as a thank-you for good care. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAccept it and share it with the other staff
2. BThank her and politely decline, following facility policy
3. CAccept it, but tell no one
4. DAccept it, because refusing would hurt the resident's feelings