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 hormone lowers the level of sugar in the blood?

  1. AInsulin
  2. BEstrogen
  3. CAdrenaline
  4. DThyroid hormone
2.Easy

Which pulse is usually checked in an adult during an emergency such as cardiac arrest?

  1. AThe carotid pulse in the neck
  2. BThe radial pulse at the wrist
  3. CThe temporal pulse at the side of the head
  4. DThe pedal pulse on the foot
3.Easy

What does the abbreviation "ac" mean?

  1. AAt bedtime
  2. BBefore meals
  3. CAs needed
  4. DAfter meals
4.Medium

A nursing assistant wants to post a photo of a funny moment with a resident on social media. What is correct?

  1. ATo post it only for friends who do not know the resident
  2. BTo post it if the resident's face is a little blurred
  3. CNot to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
  4. DTo post it if no name is written under it
5.Medium

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

  1. AA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
  2. BA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
  3. CA new room each week so the resident does not get bored
  4. DA busy room with music, television and many visitors
6.Medium

When answering the phone at the nurses' station, what should the nursing assistant say?

  1. AA greeting, the unit or location, their name and their title
  2. BThe name and room number of the resident they are caring for
  3. C"What do you want?"
  4. DOnly "Hello?"
7.Hard

A frail resident starts shivering during a bed bath. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AStop the bath and leave her uncovered and still wet until she has warmed up
  2. BTake off the bath blanket so the bath can be finished faster
  3. COpen the window to let in fresh air so she does not feel faint
  4. DKeep her covered, uncover only the part being washed and finish promptly
8.Hard

A resident complains that her roommate's television is loud at night and she cannot sleep. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell her to put up with it because it is a shared room
  2. BReport it and help find a solution that respects both residents
  3. CMove her bed into the hallway for the night
  4. DUnplug the roommate's television while she is out of the room

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Insulin
  2. 2. A · The carotid pulse in the neck
  3. 3. B · Before meals
  4. 4. C · Not to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
  5. 5. A · A quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
  6. 6. A · A greeting, the unit or location, their name and their title
  7. 7. D · Keep her covered, uncover only the part being washed and finish promptly
  8. 8. B · Report it and help find a solution that respects both residents

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