Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is the prone position?

1. ALying on the stomach
2. BLying flat on the back
3. CSitting with the legs over the edge of the bed
4. DLying on one side with the knees bent

During a bed bath, how is each eye washed?

1. AFrom the inner corner to the outer corner, without soap
2. BIn small circles, with mild soap
3. CFrom the outer corner to the inner corner, without soap
4. DFrom the outer corner to the inner corner, with soap

With whom may a nursing assistant discuss a resident's care?

1. AAny visitor who says they are a friend
2. BMembers of the care team who need the information
3. COther residents who ask about their neighbor
4. DFriends outside work, as long as the resident's name is left out

A resident has diabetes and long toenails. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ASoak the feet in hot water, then cut the nails
2. BNot cut the nails, and tell the nurse
3. CCut the nails short and round off the corners
4. DFile the nails deeply into the corners

What is the goal of a bladder retraining program?

1. ATo keep the resident in incontinence briefs at all times
2. BTo regain bladder control by toileting on a set schedule
3. CTo insert a urinary catheter to empty the bladder
4. DTo limit all fluids so the resident needs the toilet less

A nursing assistant notices that a task on the care plan no longer seems to fit a resident's needs. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AChange the written care plan so that it matches the resident's needs
2. BReport what they see to the nurse, who can review the plan
3. CStop doing the task without telling anyone
4. DKeep following the plan and say nothing

A resident whose wife died recently stays in his room, eats little and says he does not want to see anyone. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave him alone, because he has said that he wants to be alone
2. BSpend time with him, listen and report the changes
3. CInsist that he attend every activity today
4. DTell him he must cheer up because life goes on

A nursing assistant told the nurse that a resident seemed more short of breath, but nothing was done, and the resident is getting worse. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the resident extra oxygen without telling anyone
2. BWait until the next shift to see if someone else notices the change
3. CCall the resident's family and ask them to complain
4. DReport again, then follow the chain of command if nothing is done