Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does "non-weight-bearing" (NWB) mean on a care plan?

1. AThe resident must not be weighed on a scale
2. BThe resident must not put any weight on the affected leg
3. CThe resident may put full weight on the affected leg when walking
4. DThe resident may carry only light objects

A staff member takes money from a resident's wallet without permission. What type of abuse is this?

1. ANeglect
2. BInvoluntary seclusion
3. CVerbal abuse
4. DFinancial abuse

What is a closed bed?

1. AA bed made while the resident lies in it
2. BA bed with the side rails raised and locked
3. CA bed made with the top linens pulled up, kept ready for a new resident
4. DA bed with the top linens folded down so that the resident can get in easily

When feeding a resident, where should the nursing assistant sit?

1. ABeside the bed, facing the television
2. BAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident
3. CBehind the resident so the resident is not distracted
4. DStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily

How should a nursing assistant hold a gait belt while walking with a resident?

1. ABy holding the resident's hand instead of the belt
2. BWith one finger hooked through the belt from the front of the resident
3. CWith an underhand grip, from behind and slightly to the side
4. DBy tying the belt to the nursing assistant's own waist

A resident who is walking with a nursing assistant starts to fall. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AWiden the stance, hold the gait belt and ease them to the floor
2. BTry to hold the resident upright at all costs
3. CLet go and step back to avoid being injured
4. DGrab the resident under the arms and quickly lift them back to standing

A resident has been in a lap belt restraint (ordered) for 2 hours. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave it on, because it was ordered for the whole shift
2. BRelease it and leave the resident alone without telling anyone
3. CRelease it, reposition the resident, offer the toilet and fluids, and check the skin
4. DTighten it, because the resident has been moving a lot

A resident on isolation precautions says she feels lonely and forgotten. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her that isolation will make her less lonely in the end
2. BLeave the door open so she can see the hallway
3. CVisit only when she uses the call light, to limit the spread of germs
4. DVisit often in proper PPE, talk with her and keep the call light near