Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is a closed bed?

1. AA bed made with the top linens pulled up, kept ready for a new resident
2. BA bed with the side rails raised and locked
3. CA bed with the top linens folded down so that the resident can get in easily
4. DA bed made while the resident lies in it

What is a pathogen?

1. AA microorganism that can cause disease
2. BA medicine that kills bacteria
3. CA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment
4. DA type of protective glove

In range-of-motion exercises, what does abduction mean?

1. ATurning a joint in a circle
2. BMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
3. CMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
4. DBending a joint

Which foot care practice is correct for a resident with diabetes?

1. ALet the resident walk barefoot to air the feet
2. BSoak the feet in hot water for an hour each day to soften the skin
3. CCheck the feet every day and dry well between the toes
4. DCut away corns and calluses with a razor

When are anti-embolism (elastic) stockings usually put on?

1. AIn the morning, before the resident gets out of bed
2. BWhenever the legs start to look swollen
3. COnly at night, while the resident sleeps
4. DAfter the resident has walked for a while

Which is a healthy way for a nursing assistant to manage job stress?

1. AExercising, sleeping enough and talking problems over with a supervisor
2. BSkipping breaks so the work is finished faster and there is less to worry about
3. CKeeping all worries to oneself
4. DTaking out frustration on residents

A resident complains that her roommate's television is loud at night and she cannot sleep. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AUnplug the roommate's television while she is out of the room
2. BReport it and help find a solution that respects both residents
3. CMove her bed into the hallway for the night
4. DTell her to put up with it because it is a shared room

A resident with dementia picks at her food and keeps walking away from the dining table. Which approach is most helpful?

1. AOffer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
2. BTake her tray away, because she is clearly not hungry today
3. CRestrain her in the chair until she finishes
4. DFeed her quickly before she can stand up