Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

How tight should a gait (transfer) belt be when it is applied?

1. ASnug, with room for two fingers under it
2. BLoose enough to slide down over the hips
3. CLoose, and fastened around the chest
4. DAs tight as the buckle will allow

Where should the call light be left when the nursing assistant leaves a resident's room?

1. AHung on the wall where staff can see it
2. BIn the bedside drawer to keep it clean
3. CAt the nurses' station so it can be heard
4. DWithin the resident's easy reach

When washing the hands with soap and water, how long should the hands be rubbed together with soap?

1. AOnly until the soap has foamed
2. BAbout 5 seconds
3. CAt least 5 minutes
4. DAt least 20 seconds

Why should the bottom sheets of a bed be kept tight and free of wrinkles?

1. AWrinkled sheets make the resident feel colder
2. BWrinkles make the bed look untidy to visitors and inspectors
3. CWrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
4. DTight sheets keep the mattress from moving

Which team member usually evaluates a resident's swallowing problems?

1. AThe activities director
2. BThe physical therapist
3. CThe speech-language pathologist
4. DThe social worker

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

1. AGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
2. BHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
3. CDecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
4. DKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them

A resident on droplet precautions for influenza wants to go to the bingo game. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her she is being selfish and that the other residents do not want her at the bingo game
2. BTake her to bingo and seat her in the middle of the group so she feels included
3. CTake her to bingo without a mask, since she has had the flu shot
4. DExplain she must stay in her room for now, offer an activity there and tell the nurse

A resident wants to keep a small amount of money in her room. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her that residents may not have any money
2. BTake the money to the nurses' station without asking her, to keep it safe
3. CRespect her choice and tell the nurse so it is recorded and kept safe
4. DPut the money in her drawer and tell her family