Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does "ambulate" mean?

1. ATo walk
2. BTo urinate
3. CTo eat
4. DTo sleep

What is negligence?

1. AAn unintended failure to give reasonable care, causing harm
2. BA written false statement that damages a coworker's name
3. CRefusing a gift from a resident's family
4. DDeliberately hitting or pushing a resident during care

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

1. AWanting to join every social event
2. BAsking to call family more often to share good news
3. CEating and sleeping more regularly than before
4. DLoss of interest in activities they used to enjoy

Which vision change commonly occurs with aging?

1. ASudden loss of all vision in one eye
2. BA need for less light when reading
3. CBetter night vision than when younger
4. DDifficulty focusing on close objects

What is a chemical restraint?

1. AA drug used to control behavior for convenience, not as treatment
2. BA cleaning chemical that is kept locked away from the residents
3. CA medicine that is given to relieve pain
4. DA soft belt that is treated with a chemical to keep it clean

A resident with one weaker leg uses a standard walker. What is the usual walking sequence?

1. AStep with the stronger leg, then the weaker leg, then move the walker
2. BLift the walker and both legs forward at the same time
3. CMove the walker forward, step with the weaker leg, then the stronger leg
4. DPush the walker as far forward as the arms reach, then hurry to catch up

A nursing assistant finds a pill on the floor of a resident's room. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive it to the resident with a glass of water
2. BPut it in the resident's drawer for later
3. CThrow it in the trash can
4. DGive it to the nurse and say where it was found

A resident's family asks to say prayers at the bedside and wash the body themselves after death, as their religion requires. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the family that cultural practices are not part of care
2. BExplain that facility rules do not allow family members to do this
3. CRespect the request and let the nurse know so it can be arranged
4. DDo the usual postmortem care first, then allow the prayers