Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

New worksheetPractise online with hints

For teachers: free to print, copy and use in class. Every new worksheet has new values and its own answer key. A link to ExamProblems on your course page is appreciated.

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy

What is a catastrophic reaction in a resident with dementia?

  1. AA severe allergic reaction to a new food
  2. BA sudden, extreme overreaction to too much stress
  3. CA calm, quiet period after lunch
  4. DA sudden drop in blood pressure after standing up quickly
2.Easy

What is a resting adult pulse below 60 beats per minute called?

  1. ATachycardia
  2. BBradycardia
  3. CHypertension
  4. DApnea
3.Easy

In 24-hour (military) time, how is 3:00 p.m. written?

  1. A1300
  2. B1800
  3. C1500
  4. D0300
4.Medium

A dying resident shouts at staff and complains about everything. Which response is best?

  1. AStay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
  2. BSpeak sharply so that he knows his behavior is wrong
  3. CAvoid his room as much as possible until he calms down
  4. DTell him that other residents in his situation are much more polite
5.Medium

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

  1. ACleaning the mouth only once a day
  2. BLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
  3. CFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  4. DLarge glasses of water every hour
6.Medium

A resident with a recent hip fracture needs to use a bedpan. Which type is usually used?

  1. AA urinal held by the nursing assistant
  2. BA fracture pan
  3. CA commode chair next to the bed
  4. DA standard bedpan with the head of the bed flat
7.Hard

Which action best prevents a nursing assistant from leaving a resident unattended in a raised bed while making an occupied bed?

  1. ARaising the bed only after the linen is removed
  2. BGathering all the needed linen before starting
  3. CAsking the resident to hold the edge of the mattress
  4. DWorking as quickly as possible without stopping
8.Hard

A resident sitting up in bed keeps sliding toward the foot of the bed. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATie a sheet across her chest to keep her from sliding down again
  2. BLeave her where she is so she is not disturbed
  3. CMove her up with a lift sheet and a helper, and check the care plan
  4. DPull her up by her arms on your own so she is not kept waiting

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A sudden, extreme overreaction to too much stress
  2. 2. B · Bradycardia
  3. 3. C · 1500
  4. 4. A · Stay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
  5. 5. C · Frequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  6. 6. B · A fracture pan
  7. 7. B · Gathering all the needed linen before starting
  8. 8. C · Move her up with a lift sheet and a helper, and check the care plan

Full step-by-step solutions: practise this topic on examproblems.com.