Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How should a nursing assistant lift a light box from the floor?

  1. AHold the box at arm's length, well away from the body
  2. BBend at the waist with the legs kept straight
  3. CBend at the knees and hips with the back straight
  4. DTwist at the waist to reach it from the side
2.Easy

How many chambers does the human heart have?

  1. AThree
  2. BFour
  3. CTwo
  4. DSix
3.Easy

Which change is a normal part of aging?

  1. ALoss of bladder control
  2. BSudden changes in behavior
  3. CSevere memory loss and confusion
  4. DThe skin becomes thinner and drier
4.Medium

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

  1. AHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  2. BKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
  3. CGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
  4. DDecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
5.Medium

After a stroke, a resident tends to leave food in the cheek on her weak side. How can the nursing assistant help?

  1. APlace food on her stronger side and check for pocketed food
  2. BFeed her lying flat on her weak side
  3. CPlace all food on her weaker side to exercise those muscles
  4. DGive her only liquids until the problem goes away
6.Medium

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

  1. AStop all mouth care until the sore heals
  2. BReport the observations to the nurse
  3. CUse a mouthwash and say nothing
  4. DBrush harder to remove the white sore
7.Hard

An older resident has very dry, flaky skin. Which bathing practice is best for him?

  1. ARub the skin hard with a rough towel to remove all of the flakes
  2. BUse hot water and plenty of soap every day
  3. CUse mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  4. DAdd rubbing alcohol to the bath water
8.Hard

A resident with heart failure tells the nursing assistant that she now needs three pillows to breathe at night instead of one. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive her more pillows and say nothing, since she is comfortable
  2. BReport it, because it may mean her heart failure is worse
  3. CTell her to sleep flat to strengthen her lungs
  4. DRemove her pillows so she sleeps better

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Bend at the knees and hips with the back straight
  2. 2. B · Four
  3. 3. D · The skin becomes thinner and drier
  4. 4. A · Help pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  5. 5. A · Place food on her stronger side and check for pocketed food
  6. 6. B · Report the observations to the nurse
  7. 7. C · Use mild soap sparingly, rinse well, pat dry and apply lotion
  8. 8. B · Report it, because it may mean her heart failure is worse

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