Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which of these is an objective observation?

  1. AThe resident says she feels dizzy
  2. BThe resident says his stomach hurts
  3. CThe skin on the resident's left heel is red
  4. DThe resident reports feeling sad today
2.Easy

Which oral temperature is in the usual normal range for an adult?

  1. A98.4 °F (36.9 °C)
  2. B103.0 °F (39.4 °C)
  3. C95.2 °F (35.1 °C)
  4. D101.2 °F (38.4 °C)
3.Easy

A resident has weakness on one side of the body. Which arm goes into the shirt sleeve first?

  1. AThe strong (unaffected) arm
  2. BThe weak (affected) arm
  3. CWhichever arm is closer to the nursing assistant
  4. DBoth arms at the same time
4.Medium

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
5.Medium

A resident has swollen feet and ankles. Which measure is usually helpful, if the care plan allows?

  1. AHanging the legs down from the bed all day
  2. BRaising the legs on pillows or a footstool
  3. CWrapping the ankles tightly with tape
  4. DRubbing the swollen areas firmly
6.Medium

When a restraint has been ordered and applied, how is it usually secured?

  1. AWith a tight double knot to the side rail
  2. BWith a knot that the resident can easily reach and untie when needed
  3. CTo the mattress so it moves when the bed moves
  4. DWith a quick-release knot to the movable part of the bed frame
7.Hard

A resident makes sexual comments and touches the nursing assistant's arm in an inappropriate way. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARefuse to care for him ever again without telling anyone
  2. BLaugh along so that the resident does not feel embarrassed
  3. CSlap his hand away and shout at him
  4. DCalmly tell him it is not acceptable and report it to the nurse
8.Hard

A nursing assistant finds a resident sitting on the floor next to the bed. The resident is awake and says, "I'm fine, just help me up." What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. AHelp the resident back into bed straight away
  2. BGive the resident a drink of water to calm them
  3. CStay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them
  4. DFinish the rounds quickly and check on the resident again later

Answer key

  1. 1. C · The skin on the resident's left heel is red
  2. 2. A · 98.4 °F (36.9 °C)
  3. 3. B · The weak (affected) arm
  4. 4. A · To let the blood pressure adjust and prevent dizziness
  5. 5. B · Raising the legs on pillows or a footstool
  6. 6. D · With a quick-release knot to the movable part of the bed frame
  7. 7. D · Calmly tell him it is not acceptable and report it to the nurse
  8. 8. C · Stay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them

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