Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy

Which is a resident's right in a long-term care facility?

  1. ATo read other residents' medical records
  2. BTo be excused from all facility safety rules
  3. CTo receive mail unopened
  4. DTo choose which nursing assistant works each shift
2.Easy

What does a healthy stoma usually look like?

  1. APale white and dry
  2. BYellow and crusted
  3. CPink to red and moist
  4. DDark purple or black
3.Easy

How should a nursing assistant carry used bed linen?

  1. AHeld away from the uniform
  2. BOver the shoulder to keep both hands free
  3. CHeld against the chest so it does not drop
  4. DAfter shaking it out to remove crumbs
4.Medium

A resident's radial pulse is irregular. How should it be counted?

  1. AFor 15 seconds, then multiplied by four
  2. BFor a full 60 seconds
  3. CFor 10 seconds, then multiplied by six
  4. DFor 30 seconds, then multiplied by two
5.Medium

How should a nursing assistant offer bites when feeding a resident?

  1. ASeveral bites in a row, followed by a large drink
  2. BIn large spoonfuls, so that the meal is finished before it gets cold
  3. COnly when the resident opens the mouth wide on command
  4. DIn small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
6.Medium

A resident has just finished a cup of hot tea. When should the nursing assistant take her oral temperature?

  1. AAfter waiting about 1 minute
  2. BAfter she drinks a glass of ice water
  3. CRight away, while she is still sitting up
  4. DAfter waiting about 15 minutes
7.Hard

A dying resident no longer wants to eat or drink. Her family urges the nursing assistant to make her eat. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AStop offering any food or drink
  2. BOffer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse
  3. CTell the family that eating no longer matters and nothing can be done
  4. DFeed her the whole meal even if she turns her head away from the spoon
8.Hard

A resident lying in bed begins to vomit. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. ALeave the room to get clean linen from the supply room first
  2. BLay the resident flat on the back
  3. CGive the resident a large glass of water
  4. DTurn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up

Answer key

  1. 1. C · To receive mail unopened
  2. 2. C · Pink to red and moist
  3. 3. A · Held away from the uniform
  4. 4. B · For a full 60 seconds
  5. 5. D · In small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
  6. 6. D · After waiting about 15 minutes
  7. 7. B · Offer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse
  8. 8. D · Turn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up

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