Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which disease is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

1. ATuberculosis
2. BInfluenza
3. CEmphysema
4. DPneumonia

What is dorsiflexion of the ankle?

1. APointing the toes downward
2. BSpreading the toes apart
3. CTurning the sole of the foot inward
4. DBending the foot upward toward the shin

What is an occupied bed?

1. AA bed with the top sheets folded to the foot for surgery
2. BA bed that is made while the resident stays in it
3. CA bed that is reserved for a new admission
4. DA bed that is made while the resident is out of the room

When can raised side rails count as a restraint?

1. AWhen they keep a resident from getting out of bed freely
2. BOnly if the rails are padded
3. COnly during the night shift
4. DNever, because side rails are part of the bed

When taking a tympanic (ear) temperature on an adult, how is the outer ear pulled?

1. AStraight down
2. BDown and back
3. CForward toward the face
4. DUp and back

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

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

At lunch, a resident suddenly grabs her throat, cannot speak and is not coughing. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. APat her back while giving her sips of water
2. BLay her flat in bed to rest
3. CCall for help and give abdominal thrusts
4. DWait to see whether she starts to cough

Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately, rather than at the end of the shift?

1. AA resident asked for an extra blanket
2. BA resident ate 75% of lunch
3. CA resident had a normal bowel movement
4. DA resident suddenly cannot move one arm