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. CWearing gloves for every task
4. DAsking the doctor to prescribe antibiotics

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

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

What does the abbreviation ROM mean?

1. ARate of metabolism
2. BRange of motion
3. CRecord of medicines
4. DRest on mattress

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

1. AUse a mouthwash and say nothing
2. BBrush harder to remove the white sore
3. CReport the observations to the nurse
4. DStop all mouth care until the sore heals

Which rule applies when giving range-of-motion exercises?

1. APush the joint past the point of pain to stretch it
2. BExercise only the joints on the resident's strong side to avoid pain
3. CMove each joint quickly as far as it will go
4. DSupport the limb above and below the joint and move it gently

After applying anti-embolism stockings, what should the nursing assistant check?

1. AThat they are rolled down a little at the top so they stay in place
2. BThat the toes are covered so they cannot be seen
3. CThat they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color
4. DThat they are tight enough to leave deep marks

A nursing assistant notices that a coworker smells of alcohol and is unsteady while caring for residents. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AReport it to the nurse or supervisor right away
2. BGive the coworker coffee and take over a few residents
3. CIgnore it so the coworker does not get in trouble
4. DWait until the end of the shift and discuss it privately

A resident rarely complains, but he moans when turned and holds his side. When asked, he says, "I'm fine." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AReport his moaning and guarding as possible signs of pain
2. BTell him that his moaning disturbs the other residents at night
3. CAccept his words and report nothing, since he says he is fine
4. DTurn him faster next time so that the discomfort is over quickly