Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which pulse is usually checked in an adult during an emergency such as cardiac arrest?

1. AThe temporal pulse at the side of the head
2. BThe pedal pulse on the foot
3. CThe carotid pulse in the neck
4. DThe radial pulse at the wrist

A resident has weakness on one side of the body. Which arm goes into the shirt sleeve first?

1. AWhichever arm is closer to the nursing assistant
2. BThe strong (unaffected) arm
3. CBoth arms at the same time
4. DThe weak (affected) arm

Which position is Sims' position?

1. AOn the left side, upper knee bent toward the chest
2. BLying flat on the back with the arms at the sides
3. CLying on the stomach with a pillow under the shins
4. DSitting upright at about 90°

How is mouth care given to an unconscious resident?

1. ABy pouring mouthwash into the mouth and suctioning it out later
2. BWith the head turned to the side, using very little liquid
3. CWith a finger in the mouth to hold it open
4. DWith the resident lying flat and plenty of rinse water

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

1. AUse a mouthwash and say nothing
2. BReport the observations to the nurse
3. CStop all mouth care until the sore heals
4. DBrush harder to remove the white sore

How are a resident's eyeglasses usually cleaned?

1. AWith water or lens cleaner and a soft cloth
2. BWith alcohol hand rub, then left to air-dry
3. CWith hot water and a scrub brush
4. DRubbed with a dry paper towel from the dispenser

Four call lights are on at the same time. Which resident should the nursing assistant check first?

1. AThe resident who wants help opening her mail
2. BThe resident who wants her fingernails trimmed
3. CThe resident who would like to get dressed for an activity
4. DThe resident who says he suddenly cannot catch his breath

A resident who receives tube feedings takes nothing by mouth. How often does she need mouth care?

1. AOften, because the mouth gets dry even without eating
2. BNever, because no food or drink goes into her mouth
3. COnly when her family comes to visit
4. DOnce a week, at the same time her bed linen is changed