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

How should a nursing assistant carry used bed linen?

  1. AHeld against the chest so it does not drop
  2. BHeld away from the uniform
  3. CAfter shaking it out to remove crumbs
  4. DOver the shoulder to keep both hands free
2.Easy

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

  1. AFor about 3 seconds
  2. BUntil the hands feel sticky, then wiped on the uniform
  3. COnly until the product touches the palms
  4. DUntil the hands are completely dry
3.Easy

Which stance gives a nursing assistant the most stable base of support?

  1. AStanding on the toes
  2. BFeet about shoulder-width apart
  3. CStanding on one foot while reaching
  4. DFeet close together
4.Medium

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

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

Which device helps a resident with a weak grip eat independently?

  1. AVery thin, lightweight plastic forks
  2. BA drinking straw only
  3. CA blindfold to improve focus
  4. DUtensils with built-up, large handles
6.Medium

When should a specimen container be labeled?

  1. AAt the bedside, with the correct name, date and time
  2. BAt the end of the shift, with all the other specimens
  3. CNever, because the lab can guess whose it is
  4. DOnly after it reaches the laboratory
7.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. AStay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
  2. BAsk her to walk around the hallway quickly to calm herself down
  3. CTell her it is only anxiety and leave the room
  4. DHave her breathe into a plastic bag
8.Hard

A resident with suspected kidney stones has an order to have all urine strained. What should be done with any particles found?

  1. AThrow away the strainer and the particles together
  2. BPlace them in a labeled specimen container and give them to the nurse
  3. CShow the particles to the resident and then discard them in the toilet
  4. DFlush them down the toilet once the urine is measured

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Held away from the uniform
  2. 2. D · Until the hands are completely dry
  3. 3. B · Feet about shoulder-width apart
  4. 4. D · Older adults may have little fever and show confusion instead
  5. 5. D · Utensils with built-up, large handles
  6. 6. A · At the bedside, with the correct name, date and time
  7. 7. A · Stay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
  8. 8. B · Place them in a labeled specimen container and give them to the nurse

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