Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Unless the care plan says otherwise, how often should a resident who cannot move in bed be repositioned?

  1. AAt least every 2 hours
  2. BOnly when the resident asks
  3. COnce per shift
  4. DOnce a day, after the bath
2.Easy

What is "AM care"?

  1. ACare given after lunch, such as a short nap and a snack
  2. BEarly morning care, such as toileting, washing and mouth care
  3. CCare that only the nurse is allowed to give in the morning
  4. DCare given at bedtime, such as a back rub and a change of gown
3.Easy

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
4.Medium

Blood has spilled on the floor of a resident's room. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ACover it with a towel and continue working
  2. BWear gloves and clean it with the facility's approved disinfectant
  3. CLeave it until housekeeping comes the next morning
  4. DWipe it up quickly with a dry paper towel and bare hands to save time
5.Medium

How are a resident's eyeglasses usually cleaned?

  1. AWith hot water and a scrub brush
  2. BRubbed with a dry paper towel from the dispenser
  3. CWith alcohol hand rub, then left to air-dry
  4. DWith water or lens cleaner and a soft cloth
6.Medium

How is mouth care given to an unconscious resident?

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

A nursing assistant notices that a coworker smells of alcohol and is unsteady while caring for residents. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive the coworker coffee and take over a few residents
  2. BIgnore it so the coworker does not get in trouble
  3. CReport it to the nurse or supervisor right away
  4. DWait until the end of the shift and discuss it privately
8.Hard

A resident with arthritis is slow to button his shirt but wants to do it himself. The nursing assistant is running late. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell him to wear a shirt without buttons from now on
  2. BLeave him alone and come back after lunch
  3. CAllow him time and encourage him to finish it himself
  4. DButton the shirt for him to save time

Answer key

  1. 1. A · At least every 2 hours
  2. 2. B · Early morning care, such as toileting, washing and mouth care
  3. 3. C · 116/76 mmHg
  4. 4. B · Wear gloves and clean it with the facility's approved disinfectant
  5. 5. D · With water or lens cleaner and a soft cloth
  6. 6. D · With the head turned to the side, using very little liquid
  7. 7. C · Report it to the nurse or supervisor right away
  8. 8. C · Allow him time and encourage him to finish it himself

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