Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

1. ASurgical removal
2. BStudy of
3. CA surgical opening to the outside
4. DInflammation

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

1. AAsking a resident what clothes she wants to wear
2. BExplaining a procedure before starting it
3. CCalling a resident names or using insulting words
4. DSpeaking slowly to a resident who is hard of hearing

What is flexion?

1. ABending a joint
2. BTurning a joint inward
3. CStraightening a joint
4. DMoving a limb away from the body

How should a nursing assistant offer bites when feeding a resident?

1. AOnly when the resident opens the mouth wide on command
2. BIn small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
3. CSeveral bites in a row, followed by a large drink
4. DIn large spoonfuls, so that the meal is finished before it gets cold

What usually happens if a blood pressure cuff is too small for a resident's arm?

1. AThe reading is falsely high
2. BThe reading is not affected
3. CThe pulse cannot be felt at the wrist
4. DThe reading is falsely low

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

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

A resident avoids looking the nursing assistant in the eye during care. What should the nursing assistant keep in mind?

1. AEye contact customs differ by culture, so it may not mean rudeness
2. BThe resident is being rude and should be told so
3. CThe resident must be depressed and should be reported to the nurse for it
4. DThe resident cannot hear and needs a hearing aid

A resident's pulse was 72 at 0800, 88 at 1200 and 118 at 1600, and she feels warm. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARecord only the last pulse, since it is the newest reading
2. BReport only the 0800 pulse, which was normal
3. CWait until 2000 to see if the pulse comes down
4. DReport the rising pulse and her warm skin to the nurse