Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy

On which side does a resident with one-sided leg weakness usually hold a cane?

  1. AEither side, changing every few steps
  2. BThe strong (unaffected) side
  3. CThe weak (affected) side
  4. DIn front of the body, with both hands
2.Easy

In the usual sequence for removing PPE, which item comes off first?

  1. AThe gown
  2. BThe gloves
  3. CThe goggles
  4. DThe mask
3.Easy

Which vaccine is recommended every year for health care workers?

  1. AThe tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
  2. BThe polio vaccine
  3. CThe measles vaccine
  4. DThe influenza (flu) vaccine
4.Medium

How are a resident's eyeglasses usually cleaned?

  1. ARubbed with a dry paper towel from the dispenser
  2. BWith water or lens cleaner and a soft cloth
  3. CWith alcohol hand rub, then left to air-dry
  4. DWith hot water and a scrub brush
5.Medium

For how long is an apical pulse counted?

  1. A10 seconds, multiplied by 6
  2. B15 seconds, multiplied by 4
  3. COne full minute
  4. D30 seconds, multiplied by 2
6.Medium

What is "sundowning" in a resident with dementia?

  1. ASleeping most of the day and staying awake all night by choice
  2. BA drop in blood pressure that happens only at night
  3. CMore confusion and agitation late in the day
  4. DA skin reaction after time spent outside in the sun
7.Hard

A resident tells the nursing assistant that, because of her religion, she does not eat pork. Her breakfast tray has pork sausage. What should be done?

  1. ATell her that the menu cannot be changed for her
  2. BTell her to eat the eggs and simply leave the sausage on the plate
  3. CRemove the sausage and say nothing to anyone
  4. DGet a replacement and report it so her preference is recorded
8.Hard

A resident with an anxiety disorder is breathing fast and says her heart is pounding and she feels she is going to die. What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. AHave her breathe into a plastic bag
  2. BTell her it is only anxiety and leave the room
  3. CStay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
  4. DAsk her to walk around the hallway quickly to calm herself down

Answer key

  1. 1. B · The strong (unaffected) side
  2. 2. B · The gloves
  3. 3. D · The influenza (flu) vaccine
  4. 4. B · With water or lens cleaner and a soft cloth
  5. 5. C · One full minute
  6. 6. C · More confusion and agitation late in the day
  7. 7. D · Get a replacement and report it so her preference is recorded
  8. 8. C · Stay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her

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