Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Under standard precautions, when are gloves worn?

1. AOnly when a resident has a known infection or is in isolation
2. BWhen touching blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or broken skin
3. COnly when the resident is an older adult with thin skin
4. DWhenever talking to a resident

In what order is personal protective equipment (PPE) usually put on?

1. AGoggles, gloves, gown, mask
2. BGown, mask, goggles, gloves
3. CGloves, goggles, mask, gown
4. DMask, gloves, gown, goggles

A resident has weakness on one side of the body. Which arm goes into the shirt sleeve first?

1. AThe strong (unaffected) arm
2. BThe weak (affected) arm
3. CBoth arms at the same time
4. DWhichever arm is closer to the nursing assistant

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

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

Why should the bottom sheets of a bed be kept tight and free of wrinkles?

1. AWrinkles make the bed look untidy to visitors and inspectors
2. BWrinkled sheets make the resident feel colder
3. CTight sheets keep the mattress from moving
4. DWrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries

How does a nursing assistant protect a resident's privacy during personal care?

1. AUncover the resident fully to save time
2. BLeave the door open so other staff can help quickly
3. CClose the door and curtain, and keep the resident covered except where care is given
4. DTalk about the care loudly so the roommate knows what is happening

A nursing assistant hears a coworker yelling at a resident and threatening to skip the resident's dinner. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the resident not to make the coworker angry again
2. BWait to see whether it happens again before reporting
3. CMake sure the resident is safe and report it to the nurse or supervisor at once
4. DSpeak with the coworker privately later and not report it

Staff say a resident is "confused" because she does not follow instructions. She has known hearing loss. What should the nursing assistant consider first?

1. AThat she has dementia and needs no further checking by anyone
2. BThat she is refusing care and should be reported for behavior
3. CThat she may not hear well; check her hearing aid and face her
4. DThat she should be spoken to in a shout from across the room