Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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

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

Where should a used disposable razor be placed?

1. AIn a puncture-resistant sharps container
2. BIn the regular trash can in the room
3. CIn the soiled linen hamper
4. DIn a plastic bag that is tied closed

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

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

For which residents is reality orientation most useful?

1. AResidents who are unconscious
2. BResidents with mild confusion who can benefit from reminders of time and place
3. CResidents who are fully alert and oriented
4. DResidents with advanced dementia who become very upset whenever they are corrected

A resident with one weak leg is climbing stairs with the nursing assistant. Which leg should step up first?

1. ABoth legs at the same time
2. BThe weaker leg, then the stronger leg
3. CWhichever leg feels less tired that day
4. DThe stronger leg, then the weaker leg

Before giving care in bed, such as a bed bath, how high should the nursing assistant raise the bed?

1. ALeave it in the lowest position for safety
2. BTo the highest position the bed can reach
3. CTo a comfortable working height, about waist level
4. DRaise only the head of the bed to about 45 degrees

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. BFlush them down the toilet once the urine is measured
3. CThrow away the strainer and the particles together
4. DShow the particles to the resident and then discard them in the toilet

A resident who is ordered thickened liquids asks for a cup of regular coffee. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the regular coffee through a straw
2. BGive a small cup of regular coffee as a treat
3. CExplain the diet order, offer thickened coffee and tell the nurse if the resident disagrees
4. DRefuse any coffee for the rest of the day