Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

How should a nursing assistant lift a light box from the floor?

1. ABend at the knees and hips with the back straight
2. BTwist at the waist to reach it from the side
3. CHold the box at arm's length, well away from the body
4. DBend at the waist with the legs kept straight

Which blood pressure is in the normal range for an adult?

1. A84/48 mmHg
2. B116/76 mmHg
3. C150/96 mmHg
4. D172/104 mmHg

What happens in heart failure?

1. AThe heart does not pump well enough, so fluid can build up in the body
2. BThe blood vessels of the brain become blocked
3. CThe heart stops beating completely and cannot be restarted by any means
4. DThe heart beats too fast only during exercise

Why can bed side rails be dangerous for some residents?

1. AThey make the call light stop working
2. BThey are only dangerous for staff, who may pinch their fingers
3. CResidents can get trapped in gaps or fall climbing over them
4. DThey make the bed too warm and stuffy for the resident

In which position is a resident usually placed to receive an enema?

1. AHigh Fowler's position
2. BLeft Sims' (left side-lying) position
3. CProne (on the stomach)
4. DRight side-lying with the legs straight

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

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

A nursing assistant tells a resident who will not eat, "If you don't eat, I'll tie your hands down and feed you myself." What is this?

1. ALibel, because it damages the resident's reputation
2. BAssault, because it is a threat that makes the resident fear harm
3. CAcceptable, because it is a harmless way to encourage the resident to eat
4. DBattery, because the resident was actually touched

A nursing assistant is stuck by a used needle found in a resident's bed linen. What should be done first?

1. APut on a bandage and keep it private
2. BFinish the shift and report it the next day if it still hurts
3. CWash the area with soap and water, then report it at once
4. DSqueeze the site hard and pour bleach on it