Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the abbreviation ROM mean?

  1. ARecord of medicines
  2. BRest on mattress
  3. CRate of metabolism
  4. DRange of motion
2.Easy

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

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

Which process kills all microorganisms, including spores?

  1. ASterilization
  2. BHand hygiene
  3. CDisinfection
  4. DSanitizing
4.Medium

A nursing assistant drops a clean towel on the floor. What should be done with it?

  1. AShake it out and use it for the resident
  2. BUse it only to dry the resident's feet
  3. CTreat it as dirty and put it in the laundry
  4. DFold it and return it to the linen cart
5.Medium

When a resident is positioned on the side, where are pillows usually placed?

  1. ABetween the knees and behind the back
  2. BUnder the neck only
  3. CBetween the arm and the chest only, with none for the legs
  4. DUnder the hips only
6.Medium

A resident with an IV line needs a clean gown. How is the old gown removed?

  1. AFrom the arm without the IV first, then the bag and tubing are slid through the sleeve
  2. BAfter disconnecting the IV tubing from the bag
  3. CBy cutting the sleeve off the IV arm
  4. DFrom the arm with the IV first, after clamping the tubing
7.Hard

A resident's weight this morning is 3 lb (about 1.4 kg) more than yesterday, and his ankles look swollen. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ALimit his drinks for the rest of the day without telling anyone
  2. BReport the weight gain and the swelling to the nurse promptly
  3. CWeigh him again next week to see whether the trend continues
  4. DRaise his legs and leave it out of the report
8.Hard

At lunch, a nursing assistant is not sure which of two residents with similar names is sitting at the table. What should the nursing assistant do before serving the tray?

  1. ACheck identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card
  2. BServe both trays at once and let the two residents choose
  3. CGive the tray to whichever of the two residents looks most ready to eat
  4. DAsk another resident at the table which of the two is which

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Range of motion
  2. 2. A · The weak (affected) arm
  3. 3. A · Sterilization
  4. 4. C · Treat it as dirty and put it in the laundry
  5. 5. A · Between the knees and behind the back
  6. 6. A · From the arm without the IV first, then the bag and tubing are slid through the sleeve
  7. 7. B · Report the weight gain and the swelling to the nurse promptly
  8. 8. A · Check identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card

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