Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is dorsiflexion of the ankle?

1. ATurning the sole of the foot inward
2. BSpreading the toes apart
3. CPointing the toes downward
4. DBending the foot upward toward the shin

In legal terms, what is battery?

1. ATouching a person without their consent
2. BSharing a person's private information
3. CThreatening a person so they fear harm
4. DWriting false statements about a person

What is the prone position?

1. ALying flat on the back
2. BLying on the stomach
3. CSitting with the legs over the edge of the bed
4. DLying on one side with the knees bent

During CPR on a resident without a DNR order, an AED (automated external defibrillator) is brought to the bedside. What should be done?

1. ATurn it on right away and follow its voice prompts
2. BWait until the doctor arrives before opening it
3. CUse it only if the resident's pulse is very fast
4. DFinish ten more minutes of CPR before using it

A nursing assistant notices that a task on the care plan no longer seems to fit a resident's needs. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AChange the written care plan so that it matches the resident's needs
2. BStop doing the task without telling anyone
3. CKeep following the plan and say nothing
4. DReport what they see to the nurse, who can review the plan

When is log rolling used to turn a resident?

1. AWhen the spine must stay straight, such as after spinal surgery
2. BWhen the resident is about to walk to the bathroom
3. CWhen the resident is strong enough to turn alone without any help
4. DWhen the resident is sitting in a wheelchair

A resident with an anxiety disorder is breathing fast and says her heart is pounding and she feels she is going to die. What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. AHave her breathe into a plastic bag
2. BStay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
3. CAsk her to walk around the hallway quickly to calm herself down
4. DTell her it is only anxiety and leave the room

Two residents use their call lights at the same time. One needs help to the toilet now, and the other wants fresh water. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAnswer the light that came on second
2. BHelp the resident to the toilet first, then bring the water
3. CAsk the toileting resident to wait 30 minutes until the water is done
4. DBring the water first because it is quicker