Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which food is high in sodium and is usually limited on a low-sodium diet?

1. AA fresh apple
2. BCanned soup
3. CPlain cooked rice
4. DFresh steamed carrots

Which water should be used to rinse dentures?

1. ANo water, only a dry tissue
2. BBoiling water
3. CHot water, to kill germs
4. DCool or lukewarm water

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

1. AMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
2. BBending a joint
3. CMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
4. DTurning a joint in a circle

A resident is receiving a tube feeding. How should the head of the bed be positioned?

1. ARaised, usually at least 30 degrees
2. BLowered below the level of the feet
3. CRaised only during the night
4. DFlat, with the resident lying on the back

When is an incident report usually completed?

1. AOnly when a resident dies
2. BOnly when a resident asks for one
3. CAt the end of every shift, even if nothing unusual happened
4. DWhen something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury

Which measure is an alternative to using a restraint?

1. AAsking the nurse for a sedative so the resident stays still
2. BA regular toileting schedule and frequent checks
3. CLocking a tray table against the resident's chest in the chair
4. DTucking the sheets in so tightly that the resident cannot get up

A resident's radial pulse is 48 beats per minute, and she says she feels light-headed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AKeep her seated or lying down and tell the nurse right away
2. BAsk her to drink a cup of coffee and recheck in an hour
3. CWalk her around the hallway to raise her heart rate
4. DRecord it and let the next shift recheck it tomorrow

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

1. AThe resident cannot hear and needs a hearing aid
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. DEye contact customs differ by culture, so it may not mean rudeness