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

What is slander?

  1. ASpoken false statements that damage a person's reputation
  2. BTouching a person without their permission
  3. CFailing to give care that a careful worker would give
  4. DWritten false statements that damage a person's reputation
2.Easy

Which water should be used to rinse dentures?

  1. AHot water, to kill germs
  2. BNo water, only a dry tissue
  3. CBoiling water
  4. DCool or lukewarm water
3.Easy

In the fire extinguisher acronym PASS, what does the P stand for?

  1. APull the pin
  2. BPush the handle down hard
  3. CPrepare the residents for evacuation
  4. DPoint at the top of the flames
4.Medium

How can a nursing assistant help a new resident feel welcome on admission?

  1. AUnpack and rearrange her belongings without asking
  2. BTell her the rules and leave quickly
  3. CIntroduce themselves and show the room, call light and bathroom
  4. DLeave the resident alone for the whole first day so she can adjust
5.Medium

How is a standard bedpan positioned under a resident?

  1. APlaced sideways across the bed
  2. BWith the narrow, flat end placed under the buttocks
  3. CWith the wider, rounded end under the buttocks
  4. DUnder the resident's lower back
6.Medium

How can a nursing assistant encourage a resident to drink more fluids?

  1. AOffer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  2. BPut the water pitcher on a shelf across the room
  3. COffer fluids only at mealtimes
  4. DTell the resident to drink a liter at once in the morning
7.Hard

A resident has a new arm cast. Which finding should be reported right away?

  1. AA cast that feels hard and dry
  2. BFingers that are pink and warm
  3. CA cast with the resident's name written on it
  4. DFingers that are cold, pale or numb
8.Hard

A resident tells the nursing assistant, "I have a heavy pressure in my chest, but don't bother the nurse, it will go away." What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AWrite it down and mention it at the end of the shift
  2. BRespect the request and check again in an hour
  3. CHelp the resident walk around to see whether it eases
  4. DStay with the resident and get the nurse immediately

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Spoken false statements that damage a person's reputation
  2. 2. D · Cool or lukewarm water
  3. 3. A · Pull the pin
  4. 4. C · Introduce themselves and show the room, call light and bathroom
  5. 5. C · With the wider, rounded end under the buttocks
  6. 6. A · Offer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  7. 7. D · Fingers that are cold, pale or numb
  8. 8. D · Stay with the resident and get the nurse immediately

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