Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

When shaving a resident's face with a safety razor, in which direction are the strokes usually made?

1. AAgainst the direction the hair grows
2. BIn the direction the hair grows
3. COnly from side to side across the chin
4. DIn small circles over the whole face

What is a pathogen?

1. AA type of protective glove
2. BA microorganism that can cause disease
3. CA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment
4. DA medicine that kills bacteria

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

1. AWanting to join every social event
2. BLoss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
3. CEating and sleeping more regularly than before
4. DAsking to call family more often to share good news

Why does a resident sit on the edge of the bed for a short time (dangle) before standing?

1. ATo let the blood pressure adjust and prevent dizziness
2. BTo warm the feet before putting on shoes
3. CTo stretch the muscles of the lower back before standing up
4. DTo give the bed time to lower itself

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

1. AAsk the resident's 9-year-old grandchild to translate
2. BAsk the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
3. CAvoid talking to the resident as much as possible
4. DSpeak English louder and more slowly

Which measure often helps a resident with osteoarthritis?

1. AKeeping the painful joints still in one position all day long
2. BWarm baths or showers and gentle range-of-motion exercise
3. CComplete bed rest for several weeks
4. DLifting heavy weights to strengthen the joints

A resident says her knee hurts. Which information is most useful to report to the nurse?

1. AWhere it hurts, how bad it is (0–10), what it feels like and when it began
2. BOnly that she has pain, since the nurse will ask the details later
3. CThat she often complains about pain and probably wants attention
4. DYour own opinion that the pain cannot be very severe, because she is smiling

A resident has been in a lap belt restraint (ordered) for 2 hours. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave it on, because it was ordered for the whole shift
2. BRelease it, reposition the resident, offer the toilet and fluids, and check the skin
3. CRelease it and leave the resident alone without telling anyone
4. DTighten it, because the resident has been moving a lot