Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which helps promote sleep for a resident at night?

1. ABright lights and the television turned up loud until late
2. BWaking the resident often to chat
3. CStrong coffee with the evening snack
4. DA quiet, dim room and a regular bedtime routine

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

1. ALoss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
2. BEating and sleeping more regularly than before
3. CWanting to join every social event
4. DAsking to call family more often to share good news

Under the federal OBRA law, what is the minimum number of training hours for a nurse aide program?

1. A75 hours
2. B16 hours
3. C200 hours
4. D40 hours

How quickly should a blood pressure cuff be deflated during a manual reading?

1. AIn large jumps, stopping between them
2. BAbout 20 mmHg per second to save time
3. CSlowly and steadily, about 2 to 4 mmHg per second
4. DAll at once, by opening the valve fully and quickly

Where should the nursing assistant walk when helping a resident with one-sided weakness to walk?

1. AIn front of the resident, pulling them gently by the hands
2. BSlightly behind the resident on the weaker side, holding the gait belt
3. CA few steps behind, without touching the resident
4. DBeside the resident on the stronger side

An 88-year-old resident with dementia says she must hurry home because her baby needs feeding. What is the best response?

1. AIgnore the comment and continue with the task
2. BTell her firmly that her children are all grown up now and live elsewhere
3. CTell her you will drive her home after lunch
4. DAcknowledge her feelings, ask about her children and then redirect her

A resident sitting up in bed keeps sliding toward the foot of the bed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. APull her up by her arms on your own so she is not kept waiting
2. BTie a sheet across her chest to keep her from sliding down again
3. CMove her up with a lift sheet and a helper, and check the care plan
4. DLeave her where she is so she is not disturbed

A resident with suspected kidney stones has an order to have all urine strained. What should be done with any particles found?

1. APlace them in a labeled specimen container and give them to the nurse
2. BThrow away the strainer and the particles together
3. CFlush them down the toilet once the urine is measured
4. DShow the particles to the resident and then discard them in the toilet