Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

In Kübler-Ross's stages of grief, which stage is usually listed first?

1. ABargaining
2. BDepression
3. CAcceptance
4. DDenial

Where should a used disposable razor be placed?

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

Which food is counted as fluid intake?

1. AScrambled eggs
2. BIce cream
3. CMashed potatoes
4. DA slice of bread

How is a standard bedpan positioned under a resident?

1. AWith the narrow, flat end placed under the buttocks
2. BUnder the resident's lower back
3. CWith the wider, rounded end under the buttocks
4. DPlaced sideways across the bed

After applying anti-embolism stockings, what should the nursing assistant check?

1. AThat they are rolled down a little at the top so they stay in place
2. BThat the toes are covered so they cannot be seen
3. CThat they are tight enough to leave deep marks
4. DThat they are smooth, and the toes are warm and normal in color

Before giving care in bed, such as a bed bath, how high should the nursing assistant raise the bed?

1. ATo a comfortable working height, about waist level
2. BLeave it in the lowest position for safety
3. CRaise only the head of the bed to about 45 degrees
4. DTo the highest position the bed can reach

During a bath, the nursing assistant notices a new, dark mole with an irregular edge on a resident's back. What should be done?

1. ATell the resident it is probably skin cancer
2. BReport the observation to the nurse
3. CScrub the mole gently to see if it comes off
4. DIgnore it because moles are common in older adults

A nursing assistant finds a resident unresponsive and not breathing normally. There is no DNR order. What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. ACall for help and start CPR if trained
2. BGive the resident a glass of water
3. CWait a few minutes to see if breathing returns
4. DLeave the resident to look for the resident's chart