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 constipation?

  1. APassing frequent, loose and watery stools several times a day
  2. BHaving stool that is black or contains blood
  3. CHard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
  4. DBeing unable to control the bladder when coughing or laughing
2.Easy

What is a pathogen?

  1. AA microorganism that can cause disease
  2. BA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment
  3. CA medicine that kills bacteria
  4. DA type of protective glove
3.Easy

Which of these is recorded as fluid output?

  1. AVomit (emesis)
  2. BFluid given through an IV line
  3. CCoffee at breakfast
  4. DTube feeding
4.Medium

After a resident has been incontinent of urine, what helps protect the skin?

  1. ACovering the skin with a thick layer of powder
  2. BLeaving the wet brief in place until the next scheduled two-hour check
  3. CPrompt cleaning and drying, and a barrier cream if the care plan says so
  4. DRubbing the area hard with a dry towel to bring back circulation
5.Medium

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

  1. ALeave it in the lowest position for safety
  2. BTo the highest position the bed can reach
  3. CTo a comfortable working height, about waist level
  4. DRaise only the head of the bed to about 45 degrees
6.Medium

Which team member usually helps a resident relearn daily activities such as dressing and using adapted eating utensils?

  1. AThe pharmacist
  2. BThe dietitian
  3. CThe occupational therapist
  4. DThe speech-language pathologist
7.Hard

A resident's fluid intake for the day is 2400 mL, but her urine output is only 400 mL. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AEncourage her to drink even more fluid to raise the amount of urine she passes
  2. BRecord the numbers and take no further action
  3. CChange her intake record so it matches the output
  4. DReport the large difference between intake and output to the nurse
8.Hard

A doctor calls the unit and starts telling the nursing assistant a new order for a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. APolitely ask the doctor to hold and get the nurse
  2. BWrite the order on a sticky note for the nurse
  3. CTell the doctor to call back tomorrow
  4. DWrite the order down and carry it out right away

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Hard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
  2. 2. A · A microorganism that can cause disease
  3. 3. A · Vomit (emesis)
  4. 4. C · Prompt cleaning and drying, and a barrier cream if the care plan says so
  5. 5. C · To a comfortable working height, about waist level
  6. 6. C · The occupational therapist
  7. 7. D · Report the large difference between intake and output to the nurse
  8. 8. A · Politely ask the doctor to hold and get the nurse

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