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

Which nutrient is needed most for life, because a person can survive only a few days without it?

  1. AFat
  2. BFiber
  3. CWater
  4. DVitamin A
2.Easy

Which is a common sign that death is near?

  1. ACool, mottled skin on the hands and feet
  2. BA sudden large increase in appetite
  3. CA rising amount of urine output
  4. DWarm, pink skin on the hands and feet
3.Easy

Which bony area is at risk of pressure injury when a resident lies on their side?

  1. AThe back of the head
  2. BThe tailbone
  3. CThe hip
  4. DThe shoulder blades
4.Medium

Which way of speaking to an older resident shows respect?

  1. ACalling her "honey" or "sweetie"
  2. BUsing a singsong voice as with a small child
  3. CUsing the name the resident prefers, such as "Mr. Lee"
  4. DTalking about her with a coworker while she listens
5.Medium

Which entry is written correctly in a resident's record?

  1. A"Ate 50% of lunch. Drank 240 mL of milk."
  2. B"Seemed to enjoy her lunch very much, as usual."
  3. C"Ate well today."
  4. D"Resident was difficult at lunch."
6.Medium

Why are antibiotic-resistant germs such as MRSA a concern in care facilities?

  1. AThey are hard to treat and spread easily on hands and equipment
  2. BThey spread only through the air, so hand hygiene does not help
  3. CThey only cause illness in young, healthy adults
  4. DThey can be killed easily by any antibiotic the doctor orders
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. AHave her breathe into a plastic bag
  2. BTell her it is only anxiety and leave the room
  3. CAsk her to walk around the hallway quickly to calm herself down
  4. DStay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
8.Hard

Which resident is at the greatest risk of developing a pressure injury?

  1. AA resident who walks daily and eats all meals
  2. BA resident with good nutrition who changes position often
  3. CA thin resident who is incontinent, cannot move in bed and eats poorly
  4. DA resident who sits in a chair for about an hour and then walks to lunch

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Water
  2. 2. A · Cool, mottled skin on the hands and feet
  3. 3. C · The hip
  4. 4. C · Using the name the resident prefers, such as "Mr. Lee"
  5. 5. A · "Ate 50% of lunch. Drank 240 mL of milk."
  6. 6. A · They are hard to treat and spread easily on hands and equipment
  7. 7. D · Stay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
  8. 8. C · A thin resident who is incontinent, cannot move in bed and eats poorly

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