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

What is the supine position?

  1. ALying flat on the back
  2. BLying on the stomach
  3. CSitting upright in bed
  4. DLying on the left side
2.Easy

What is edema?

  1. ARedness caused by pressure on the skin
  2. BA bruise caused by bleeding under the skin after a fall
  3. CA rash caused by an allergy
  4. DSwelling caused by extra fluid in the body tissues
3.Easy

What is constipation?

  1. ABeing unable to control the bladder when coughing or laughing
  2. BPassing frequent, loose and watery stools several times a day
  3. CHaving stool that is black or contains blood
  4. DHard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
4.Medium

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

  1. ALarge glasses of water every hour
  2. BCleaning the mouth only once a day
  3. CFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  4. DLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
5.Medium

A resident speaks only Spanish, and the nursing assistant speaks only English. What is the best way to communicate important information?

  1. AAsk the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
  2. BSpeak English louder and more slowly
  3. CAsk the resident's 9-year-old grandchild to translate
  4. DAvoid talking to the resident as much as possible
6.Medium

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

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

At lunch, a nursing assistant is not sure which of two residents with similar names is sitting at the table. What should the nursing assistant do before serving the tray?

  1. AServe both trays at once and let the two residents choose
  2. BGive the tray to whichever of the two residents looks most ready to eat
  3. CAsk another resident at the table which of the two is which
  4. DCheck identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card
8.Hard

An older resident who has been in bed for a week develops a cough, a fever and fast breathing. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARecord the signs and wait for them to go away
  2. BEncourage her to stay in bed for another week
  3. CReport the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia
  4. DKeep her lying flat in bed and give her extra fluids lying down

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Lying flat on the back
  2. 2. D · Swelling caused by extra fluid in the body tissues
  3. 3. D · Hard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
  4. 4. C · Frequent mouth care and moistening the lips
  5. 5. A · Ask the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
  6. 6. B · Wrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
  7. 7. D · Check identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card
  8. 8. C · Report the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia

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