Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

When using an alcohol-based hand rub, how long are the hands rubbed together?

1. AOnly until the product touches the palms
2. BUntil the hands are completely dry
3. CUntil the hands feel sticky, then wiped on the uniform
4. DFor about 3 seconds

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

1. A116/76 mmHg
2. B150/96 mmHg
3. C84/48 mmHg
4. D172/104 mmHg

In range-of-motion exercises, what is pronation of the forearm?

1. ATurning the palm to face upward
2. BMoving the arm away from the body
3. CTurning the palm to face downward
4. DBending the elbow

How can a nursing assistant help a resident with vision loss find the food on the plate?

1. AMix all the foods together so nothing is missed
2. BDescribe where each food is, using a clock face
3. CFeed the resident, even though they can feed themselves
4. DMove the plate around during the meal so nothing is left

Which is the best way to speak with a resident who is hard of hearing?

1. ASpeak quickly so the resident does not get tired of listening
2. BStand behind the resident and speak into the better ear
3. CFace the resident and speak clearly at a normal or lower pitch
4. DShout each word so that the resident can hear everything clearly

Why might an infection be hard to notice in an older resident?

1. AInfections in older adults always cause a very high fever
2. BOlder adults only get infections in the lungs
3. COlder adults may have little fever and show confusion instead
4. DOlder adults have stronger immune systems than younger adults

After a stroke, a resident's left hand is starting to curl into a fist. What is the care plan most likely to include to prevent a contracture?

1. ATying the hand to the bed rail with the fingers open
2. BRange-of-motion exercises and a hand splint or roll as ordered
3. CKeeping the hand in a tight fist to rest the muscles
4. DLeaving the hand alone, because nothing can be done after a stroke

While walking, a resident with Parkinson's disease suddenly "freezes" and cannot move his feet. What may help?

1. AStay calm and give a cue, such as counting a rhythm
2. BPull him forward firmly by the arm to restart walking
3. CTell him to hurry before he falls
4. DLet go of the gait belt so he can find his balance