Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Under OSHA rules, how is the hepatitis B vaccine offered to nursing assistants who may be exposed to blood?

1. AOnly to workers older than 50
2. BOnly if the worker pays for it
3. COnly after an exposure has happened
4. DBy the employer, free of charge

What are passive range-of-motion exercises?

1. AExercises that the resident does completely alone each day
2. BExercises that use heavy weights to build strength
3. CExercises done only in a warm swimming pool with a therapist
4. DExercises in which staff move the joints for the resident

What does "non-weight-bearing" (NWB) mean on a care plan?

1. AThe resident may put full weight on the affected leg when walking
2. BThe resident must not be weighed on a scale
3. CThe resident must not put any weight on the affected leg
4. DThe resident may carry only light objects

Which signs are typical of Parkinson's disease?

1. AA fast heartbeat, sweating and shakiness from low blood sugar
2. BTremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk
3. CSudden weakness on one side and slurred speech
4. DHigh fever, stiff neck and a rash

A nursing assistant suspects that a resident is being abused. When should this be reported?

1. AOnly after collecting proof that the abuse happened
2. BAt the end of the week, when the care plans are reviewed
3. CAfter first asking the family if they know about it
4. DImmediately, to the nurse or supervisor

A nursing assistant wants to post a photo of a funny moment with a resident on social media. What is correct?

1. ATo post it only for friends who do not know the resident
2. BNot to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
3. CTo post it if no name is written under it
4. DTo post it if the resident's face is a little blurred

A resident has severe osteoporosis. Which practice is most important during her care?

1. AEncourage her to lift heavy objects each day to build bone strength
2. BKeep her in bed at all times so her bones rest
3. CMove and turn her gently, with enough help, to prevent fractures
4. DMove her quickly to finish care in less time

A dying resident no longer wants to eat or drink. Her family urges the nursing assistant to make her eat. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AStop offering any food or drink
2. BFeed her the whole meal even if she turns her head away from the spoon
3. COffer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse
4. DTell the family that eating no longer matters and nothing can be done