Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which blood pressure is in the normal range for an adult?

1. A172/104 mmHg
2. B150/96 mmHg
3. C116/76 mmHg
4. D84/48 mmHg

What does "void" mean?

1. ATo vomit
2. BTo urinate
3. CTo have a bowel movement
4. DTo cough up sputum

In range-of-motion exercises, what does abduction mean?

1. ABending a joint
2. BMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
3. CMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
4. DTurning a joint in a circle

How should a nursing assistant offer bites when feeding a resident?

1. ASeveral bites in a row, followed by a large drink
2. BOnly when the resident opens the mouth wide on command
3. CIn small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
4. DIn large spoonfuls, so that the meal is finished before it gets cold

A resident with one weak leg is climbing stairs with the nursing assistant. Which leg should step up first?

1. AWhichever leg feels less tired that day
2. BBoth legs at the same time
3. CThe weaker leg, then the stronger leg
4. DThe stronger leg, then the weaker leg

How is mouth care given to an unconscious resident?

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

A resident in bed starts having a seizure. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. APut a padded spoon between the teeth
2. BStay, protect the head, move objects away, call the nurse
3. CLeave the room to find the nurse at the station
4. DHold the arms and legs down firmly so the jerking stops sooner

The cord of a resident's electric razor is frayed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARemove it from use and report it per facility policy
2. BUse it carefully one last time, then report it
3. CWrap the frayed area with electrical tape and keep using it
4. DPut it back in the drawer for the next shift