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

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

  1. AThe kidney
  2. BThe bladder
  3. CThe liver
  4. DThe ureter
2.Easy

What does normal urine usually look like?

  1. ADark brown and cloudy
  2. BClear and pale yellow
  3. CBright red
  4. DMilky white with particles
3.Easy

In which direction is a female resident's perineal area cleaned?

  1. AIn any direction, if a clean washcloth is used
  2. BIn circles starting at the anus
  3. CFrom back to front
  4. DFrom front to back
4.Medium

How is mouth care given to an unconscious resident?

  1. AWith the resident lying flat and plenty of rinse water
  2. BBy pouring mouthwash into the mouth and suctioning it out later
  3. CWith the head turned to the side, using very little liquid
  4. DWith a finger in the mouth to hold it open
5.Medium

For how long is an apical pulse counted?

  1. A15 seconds, multiplied by 4
  2. B30 seconds, multiplied by 2
  3. COne full minute
  4. D10 seconds, multiplied by 6
6.Medium

During a fire alarm, why should elevators not be used?

  1. AThey can fail or open onto a floor with fire
  2. BThey move too slowly to be useful during fire drills
  3. CThey are needed to bring the fire trucks up
  4. DThey are only for staff, not residents
7.Hard

A resident asks the nursing assistant to sign as a witness on her new will. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell the resident wills are not allowed in the facility
  2. BSign it and keep a copy for the resident's family
  3. CSign it right away to keep the resident happy
  4. DTell the nurse, who will follow facility policy
8.Hard

A nursing assistant realizes that they will not be able to finish care for all assigned residents safely this shift. What should they do?

  1. ASkip some care without telling anyone
  2. BRecord all care as done and quietly finish it on the next shift
  3. CRush through every task to finish on time
  4. DTell the nurse early and ask for help in setting priorities

Answer key

  1. 1. B · The bladder
  2. 2. B · Clear and pale yellow
  3. 3. D · From front to back
  4. 4. C · With the head turned to the side, using very little liquid
  5. 5. C · One full minute
  6. 6. A · They can fail or open onto a floor with fire
  7. 7. D · Tell the nurse, who will follow facility policy
  8. 8. D · Tell the nurse early and ask for help in setting priorities

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