Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Compared with an oral temperature, a rectal temperature taken at the same time is usually

1. Aabout 1 °F (0.5 °C) lower
2. Bexactly the same as the oral reading
3. Cabout 4 °F (2 °C) higher
4. Dabout 1 °F (0.5 °C) higher

What does "non-weight-bearing" (NWB) mean on a care plan?

1. AThe resident may carry only light objects
2. BThe resident must not put any weight on the affected leg
3. CThe resident may put full weight on the affected leg when walking
4. DThe resident must not be weighed on a scale

How many milliliters are in one fluid ounce, as commonly used for intake and output?

1. A100 mL
2. B15 mL
3. C5 mL
4. D30 mL

After abdominal surgery, a resident must cough and breathe deeply. How can the nursing assistant help?

1. AHave the resident hold a pillow firmly over the incision
2. BTell the resident to cough as little as possible to protect it
3. CPress hard on the resident's abdomen during the cough
4. DHave the resident lie flat while coughing

While measuring blood pressure with a stethoscope, which sound gives the systolic reading?

1. AThe last sound heard before silence
2. BThe loudest sound heard during deflation
3. CThe sound heard when the cuff is fully inflated
4. DThe first clear sound heard as the cuff deflates

What is needed before a physical restraint may be used on a resident?

1. AA request from the resident's family
2. BA decision by the nursing assistant when the unit is short-staffed
3. CAgreement from the resident's roommate
4. DA doctor's order, after less restrictive measures have been tried

A frail resident starts shivering during a bed bath. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AStop the bath and leave her uncovered and still wet until she has warmed up
2. BKeep her covered, uncover only the part being washed and finish promptly
3. CTake off the bath blanket so the bath can be finished faster
4. DOpen the window to let in fresh air so she does not feel faint

At noon, a nursing assistant realizes that she forgot to put on a resident's ordered hand splint this morning. What should she do?

1. ALeave it off until tomorrow so the record matches
2. BRecord that the splint was put on in the morning
3. CTell the nurse promptly about the missed care
4. DPut it on now and tell no one about the delay