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

What is neglect?

  1. AFailing to give the care or services that a resident needs
  2. BRespecting a resident's choice to refuse care
  3. CGiving a resident too much help with care
  4. DWaiting a few minutes before answering a call light during a busy shift
2.Easy

Where should a used disposable razor be placed?

  1. AIn the regular trash can in the room
  2. BIn a puncture-resistant sharps container
  3. CIn the soiled linen hamper
  4. DIn a plastic bag that is tied closed
3.Easy

Who directs and supervises the work of a nursing assistant in a care facility?

  1. AThe facility's activities coordinator
  2. BA more experienced nursing assistant on the same shift
  3. CThe resident's closest family member
  4. DA licensed nurse
4.Medium

How is height measured for a resident who cannot stand?

  1. ABy asking the resident's family how tall the resident is
  2. BBy measuring the resident sitting in a wheelchair
  3. CWith a tape measure while the resident lies flat in bed
  4. DBy estimating from the resident's shoe size
5.Medium

Which way of giving directions works best for a resident with dementia?

  1. AAll the steps at once, so the resident can plan ahead
  2. BDetailed explanations of why each step is needed
  3. CShort, simple sentences with one step at a time
  4. DWritten instructions left on the bedside table
6.Medium

A nursing assistant wants to post a photo of a funny moment with a resident on social media. What is correct?

  1. ATo post it if the resident's face is a little blurred
  2. BNot to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
  3. CTo post it if no name is written under it
  4. DTo post it only for friends who do not know the resident
7.Hard

While a resident is being turned, his indwelling urinary catheter accidentally comes out. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ALeave it out and mention it at the end of the shift
  2. BMake him comfortable and tell the nurse right away
  3. CTape the catheter to his leg so it looks in place
  4. DPut the catheter back in carefully
8.Hard

A resident's tube feeding pump begins to alarm. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATurn the pump off and leave it off
  2. BChange the pump settings to stop the alarm
  3. CTell the nurse right away
  4. DDisconnect the tubing from the resident

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Failing to give the care or services that a resident needs
  2. 2. B · In a puncture-resistant sharps container
  3. 3. D · A licensed nurse
  4. 4. C · With a tape measure while the resident lies flat in bed
  5. 5. C · Short, simple sentences with one step at a time
  6. 6. B · Not to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
  7. 7. B · Make him comfortable and tell the nurse right away
  8. 8. C · Tell the nurse right away

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