Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which single measure is most important for preventing the spread of infection in a care facility?

1. AKeeping windows open in all rooms
2. BHand hygiene
3. CAsking the doctor to prescribe antibiotics
4. DWearing gloves for every task

Who directs and supervises the work of a nursing assistant in a care facility?

1. AA licensed nurse
2. BA more experienced nursing assistant on the same shift
3. CThe facility's activities coordinator
4. DThe resident's closest family member

Which water should be used to rinse dentures?

1. ACool or lukewarm water
2. BNo water, only a dry tissue
3. CHot water, to kill germs
4. DBoiling water

A dying resident shouts at staff and complains about everything. Which response is best?

1. ASpeak sharply so that he knows his behavior is wrong
2. BStay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
3. CAvoid his room as much as possible until he calms down
4. DTell him that other residents in his situation are much more polite

How can a nursing assistant encourage a resident to drink more fluids?

1. APut the water pitcher on a shelf across the room
2. BOffer fluids only at mealtimes
3. COffer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
4. DTell the resident to drink a liter at once in the morning

How are a resident's eyeglasses usually cleaned?

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

A nursing assistant is stuck by a used needle found in a resident's bed linen. What should be done first?

1. AFinish the shift and report it the next day if it still hurts
2. BPut on a bandage and keep it private
3. CSqueeze the site hard and pour bleach on it
4. DWash the area with soap and water, then report it at once

A resident who is choking becomes unresponsive while the nursing assistant gives abdominal thrusts. What should the nursing assistant do next?

1. ASweep a finger blindly through the mouth to find the object
2. BProp the resident in a chair and give sips of water
3. CKeep giving abdominal thrusts while holding the resident upright until help comes
4. DLower the resident to the floor, call for emergency help and start CPR