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 does the abbreviation BID mean?

  1. AThree times a day
  2. BEvery other day
  3. COnce a day
  4. DTwice a day
2.Easy

Which water should be used to rinse dentures?

  1. ABoiling water
  2. BNo water, only a dry tissue
  3. CCool or lukewarm water
  4. DHot water, to kill germs
3.Easy

What is dorsiflexion of the ankle?

  1. ASpreading the toes apart
  2. BBending the foot upward toward the shin
  3. CPointing the toes downward
  4. DTurning the sole of the foot inward
4.Medium

Blood has spilled on the floor of a resident's room. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ACover it with a towel and continue working
  2. BLeave it until housekeeping comes the next morning
  3. CWipe it up quickly with a dry paper towel and bare hands to save time
  4. DWear gloves and clean it with the facility's approved disinfectant
5.Medium

During a fire alarm, why should elevators not be used?

  1. AThey are only for staff, not residents
  2. BThey can fail or open onto a floor with fire
  3. CThey move too slowly to be useful during fire drills
  4. DThey are needed to bring the fire trucks up
6.Medium

After applying anti-embolism stockings, what should the nursing assistant check?

  1. AThat they are tight enough to leave deep marks
  2. BThat the toes are covered so they cannot be seen
  3. CThat they are rolled down a little at the top so they stay in place
  4. DThat they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color
7.Hard

A resident with dementia picks at her food and keeps walking away from the dining table. Which approach is most helpful?

  1. ATake her tray away, because she is clearly not hungry today
  2. BRestrain her in the chair until she finishes
  3. COffer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
  4. DFeed her quickly before she can stand up
8.Hard

A resident asks the nursing assistant to sign as a witness on her new will. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell the resident wills are not allowed in the facility
  2. BTell the nurse, who will follow facility policy
  3. CSign it and keep a copy for the resident's family
  4. DSign it right away to keep the resident happy

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Twice a day
  2. 2. C · Cool or lukewarm water
  3. 3. B · Bending the foot upward toward the shin
  4. 4. D · Wear gloves and clean it with the facility's approved disinfectant
  5. 5. B · They can fail or open onto a floor with fire
  6. 6. D · That they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color
  7. 7. C · Offer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
  8. 8. B · Tell the nurse, who will follow facility policy

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