Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

In 24-hour (military) time, how is 3:00 p.m. written?

1. A0300
2. B1300
3. C1800
4. D1500

Under standard precautions, when are gloves worn?

1. AOnly when a resident has a known infection or is in isolation
2. BOnly when the resident is an older adult with thin skin
3. CWhen touching blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or broken skin
4. DWhenever talking to a resident

What happens in heart failure?

1. AThe heart does not pump well enough, so fluid can build up in the body
2. BThe heart beats too fast only during exercise
3. CThe blood vessels of the brain become blocked
4. DThe heart stops beating completely and cannot be restarted by any means

How should a nursing assistant hold a gait belt while walking with a resident?

1. AWith one finger hooked through the belt from the front of the resident
2. BWith an underhand grip, from behind and slightly to the side
3. CBy holding the resident's hand instead of the belt
4. DBy tying the belt to the nursing assistant's own waist

When speaking with a resident who has dementia, which nonverbal approach helps?

1. AStanding over the resident with crossed arms
2. BApproaching quickly from behind so that care can start sooner
3. CSpeaking while walking out of the room
4. DApproaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone

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

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

A busy nurse asks the nursing assistant to give a resident the pills in a medicine cup. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the pills only if the resident clearly agrees to take them
2. BGive the pills but not write anything down
3. CPolitely decline: giving medicines is outside their scope
4. DGive the pills, because the nurse is the supervisor

A resident's oral temperature is 101.8 °F (38.8 °C), and he says he feels cold and is shivering. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARecord it in the chart at the end of the shift
2. BGive him a fever tablet from the resident's drawer
3. CCover him with several blankets and not mention it
4. DReport the temperature to the nurse promptly