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.

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1.Easy

A staff member takes money from a resident's wallet without permission. What type of abuse is this?

  1. AFinancial abuse
  2. BVerbal abuse
  3. CInvoluntary seclusion
  4. DNeglect
2.Easy

What is the normal respiratory rate for a resting adult?

  1. A24 to 32 breaths per minute
  2. B12 to 20 breaths per minute
  3. C32 to 40 breaths per minute
  4. D4 to 8 breaths per minute
3.Easy

Which item is allowed on a clear liquid diet?

  1. ACream of tomato soup
  2. BMilk
  3. CVanilla pudding
  4. DApple juice
4.Medium

A resident is taking a tub bath. Which action is correct when the bath is finished?

  1. AHave the resident stand up while the water is still in the tub
  2. BLeave the resident alone in the tub to rest for a while
  3. CDrain the tub before the resident gets out
  4. DAdd more hot water so the resident stays warm while getting out
5.Medium

A resident refuses a shower. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ASkip the shower without telling anyone
  2. BGive the shower anyway, because it is on the care plan
  3. CAsk the family to persuade the resident to agree
  4. DRespect the refusal, ask about the reason, offer another option and tell the nurse
6.Medium

Why should the bottom sheets of a bed be kept tight and free of wrinkles?

  1. AWrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
  2. BWrinkled sheets make the resident feel colder
  3. CWrinkles make the bed look untidy to visitors and inspectors
  4. DTight sheets keep the mattress from moving
7.Hard

While walking with a nursing assistant, a resident says he feels dizzy and weak. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. ALet go of the gait belt so he can find his balance
  2. BAsk him to stand still in the hallway for a few minutes until it passes
  3. CHelp him sit down on a nearby chair or wheelchair and call for help
  4. DEncourage him to keep walking back to his room
8.Hard

A resident has not had a bowel movement for 4 days. Her abdomen is swollen, and small amounts of liquid stool are leaking. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AReport a possible fecal impaction to the nurse
  2. BTell her to drink less fluid to stop the leakage
  3. CRecord it as diarrhea and change the brief
  4. DGive her a laxative from the resident's supply

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Financial abuse
  2. 2. B · 12 to 20 breaths per minute
  3. 3. D · Apple juice
  4. 4. C · Drain the tub before the resident gets out
  5. 5. D · Respect the refusal, ask about the reason, offer another option and tell the nurse
  6. 6. A · Wrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
  7. 7. C · Help him sit down on a nearby chair or wheelchair and call for help
  8. 8. A · Report a possible fecal impaction to the nurse

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