Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

1. ASpeaking slowly to a resident who is hard of hearing
2. BCalling a resident names or using insulting words
3. CExplaining a procedure before starting it
4. DAsking a resident what clothes she wants to wear

In Fowler's position, how is the resident placed?

1. ALying on the stomach with the head turned to one side
2. BLying flat on the back
3. CSitting up, head of the bed raised about 45–60°
4. DLying on the left side with the upper knee bent

For most healthy adults, which pulse oximeter (oxygen saturation) reading is normal?

1. A60% to 65%
2. B80% to 85%
3. C95% to 100%
4. D70% to 75%

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

1. AUse a mouthwash and say nothing
2. BStop all mouth care until the sore heals
3. CBrush harder to remove the white sore
4. DReport the observations to the nurse

A resident is taking a tub bath. Which action is correct when the bath is finished?

1. ALeave the resident alone in the tub to rest for a while
2. BHave the resident stand up while the water is still in the tub
3. CDrain the tub before the resident gets out
4. DAdd more hot water so the resident stays warm while getting out

Why are thickened liquids ordered for some residents?

1. ATo reduce the amount of urine the resident produces
2. BTo make swallowing safer in residents with dysphagia
3. CTo add calories for residents who are slowly losing weight
4. DTo help residents take their tablets without water

A nursing assistant told the nurse that a resident seemed more short of breath, but nothing was done, and the resident is getting worse. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ACall the resident's family and ask them to complain
2. BReport again, then follow the chain of command if nothing is done
3. CGive the resident extra oxygen without telling anyone
4. DWait until the next shift to see if someone else notices the change

A resident rarely complains, but he moans when turned and holds his side. When asked, he says, "I'm fine." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell him that his moaning disturbs the other residents at night
2. BAccept his words and report nothing, since he says he is fine
3. CReport his moaning and guarding as possible signs of pain
4. DTurn him faster next time so that the discomfort is over quickly