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

How is tangled hair best combed?

  1. AStarting at the ends and working up toward the scalp
  2. BCutting out the tangles with scissors
  3. CPulling the comb quickly through the whole length
  4. DStarting at the scalp and pulling straight down to the ends
3.Easy

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

  1. AThe liver
  2. BThe kidney
  3. CThe bladder
  4. DThe ureter
4.Medium

How can a nursing assistant encourage a resident to drink more fluids?

  1. AOffer fluids only at mealtimes
  2. BTell the resident to drink a liter at once in the morning
  3. CPut the water pitcher on a shelf across the room
  4. DOffer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
5.Medium

Which razor is generally used for a resident who takes an anticoagulant ("blood thinner")?

  1. AA straight razor
  2. BAny razor, as long as shaving cream is used
  3. CA disposable safety razor
  4. DAn electric razor
6.Medium

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

  1. AMove the plate around during the meal so nothing is left
  2. BMix all the foods together so nothing is missed
  3. CDescribe where each food is, using a clock face
  4. DFeed the resident, even though they can feed themselves
7.Hard

A nursing assistant tells a resident who will not eat, "If you don't eat, I'll tie your hands down and feed you myself." What is this?

  1. AAssault, because it is a threat that makes the resident fear harm
  2. BLibel, because it damages the resident's reputation
  3. CAcceptable, because it is a harmless way to encourage the resident to eat
  4. DBattery, because the resident was actually touched
8.Hard

A resident tells the nursing assistant, "I have a heavy pressure in my chest, but don't bother the nurse, it will go away." What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AStay with the resident and get the nurse immediately
  2. BWrite it down and mention it at the end of the shift
  3. CHelp the resident walk around to see whether it eases
  4. DRespect the request and check again in an hour

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Failing to give the care or services that a resident needs
  2. 2. A · Starting at the ends and working up toward the scalp
  3. 3. C · The bladder
  4. 4. D · Offer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
  5. 5. D · An electric razor
  6. 6. C · Describe where each food is, using a clock face
  7. 7. A · Assault, because it is a threat that makes the resident fear harm
  8. 8. A · Stay with the resident and get the nurse immediately

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