Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is a living will?

1. AA document stating how a person's money and property are divided among the family after death
2. BA list of the visitors a resident wants to see each week
3. CA document stating which treatments a person wants if they cannot speak for themselves
4. DA daily schedule of care written by the nursing assistant

When shaving a resident's face with a safety razor, in which direction are the strokes usually made?

1. AIn the direction the hair grows
2. BIn small circles over the whole face
3. COnly from side to side across the chin
4. DAgainst the direction the hair grows

Which signs may point to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)?

1. APale, cool and clammy skin
2. BExtreme thirst and frequent urination
3. CSudden hunger and a fast heartbeat
4. DShakiness and sudden sweating

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

1. AAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident
2. BStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily
3. CBeside the bed, facing the television
4. DBehind the resident so the resident is not distracted

A resident says, "My stomach hurts." How should this be documented?

1. AIn the resident's own words, in quotation marks
2. BAs "Resident has a stomach ulcer"
3. CAs "Resident is complaining again"
4. DIt should not be documented because it cannot be seen

A resident is anxious before a medical test tomorrow. What is the best way for the nursing assistant to help?

1. ATell her there is nothing to worry about and change the subject
2. BTell her that she is being silly
3. CListen to her concerns calmly and tell the nurse about her worries
4. DExplain the test results that she is likely to receive

A resident has severe osteoporosis. Which practice is most important during her care?

1. AMove and turn her gently, with enough help, to prevent fractures
2. BKeep her in bed at all times so her bones rest
3. CMove her quickly to finish care in less time
4. DEncourage her to lift heavy objects each day to build bone strength

A resident with a urinary catheter wants to walk to the dayroom. How should the drainage bag be handled?

1. AKept below the bladder, without dragging the tubing
2. BDisconnected and left in the room during the walk
3. CPlaced in the resident's bathrobe pocket during the walk
4. DHeld above the resident's waist so it is easy to see