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

When a resident lies on their back, which areas are at the greatest risk of pressure injury?

  1. AThe tailbone (sacrum) and the heels
  2. BThe knees and the fronts of the thighs
  3. CThe abdomen and the chest
  4. DThe palms of the hands
2.Easy

When washing the hands with soap and water, how long should the hands be rubbed together with soap?

  1. AAt least 20 seconds
  2. BOnly until the soap has foamed
  3. CAt least 5 minutes
  4. DAbout 5 seconds
3.Easy

About how many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

  1. A10 pounds
  2. B1.5 pounds
  3. C3.5 pounds
  4. D2.2 pounds
4.Medium

Why should the bottom sheets of a bed be kept tight and free of wrinkles?

  1. AWrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
  2. BWrinkles make the bed look untidy to visitors and inspectors
  3. CWrinkled sheets make the resident feel colder
  4. DTight sheets keep the mattress from moving
5.Medium

A nursing assistant wants to post a photo of a funny moment with a resident on social media. What is correct?

  1. ATo post it only for friends who do not know the resident
  2. BTo post it if no name is written under it
  3. CTo post it if the resident's face is a little blurred
  4. DNot to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
6.Medium

Which position often makes breathing easier for a resident with COPD who is short of breath?

  1. ALying with the head lower than the feet
  2. BLying on the stomach
  3. CLying flat on the back without a pillow under the head
  4. DSitting up and leaning forward over an overbed table
7.Hard

In a crowded elevator, two nursing assistants discuss a resident's diagnosis by name. What is the problem?

  1. ANothing, because no paper records were shown
  2. BThey are breaking confidentiality where others can hear
  3. CNothing, because they are both on the care team
  4. DThey should have used the resident's room number instead
8.Hard

At noon, a nursing assistant realizes that she forgot to put on a resident's ordered hand splint this morning. What should she do?

  1. ALeave it off until tomorrow so the record matches
  2. BTell the nurse promptly about the missed care
  3. CRecord that the splint was put on in the morning
  4. DPut it on now and tell no one about the delay

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The tailbone (sacrum) and the heels
  2. 2. A · At least 20 seconds
  3. 3. D · 2.2 pounds
  4. 4. A · Wrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
  5. 5. D · Not to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
  6. 6. D · Sitting up and leaning forward over an overbed table
  7. 7. B · They are breaking confidentiality where others can hear
  8. 8. B · Tell the nurse promptly about the missed care

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