Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is a contracture?

1. AA permanent shortening of a muscle that limits joint movement
2. BA tear in the outer layer of the skin
3. CA bruise caused by a fall
4. DA sudden, painful muscle cramp that goes away quickly with rest

What is an occupied bed?

1. AA bed that is reserved for a new admission
2. BA bed that is made while the resident stays in it
3. CA bed with the top sheets folded to the foot for surgery
4. DA bed that is made while the resident is out of the room

Under standard precautions, when are gloves worn?

1. AOnly when the resident is an older adult with thin skin
2. BOnly when a resident has a known infection or is in isolation
3. CWhenever talking to a resident
4. DWhen touching blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or broken skin

While blood pressure is being measured, how should the resident's arm be placed?

1. ARaised above the head
2. BSupported at about heart level, palm up
3. CHanging down beside the chair
4. DHeld up by the resident without support

When speaking with a resident who has dementia, which nonverbal approach helps?

1. AApproaching quickly from behind so that care can start sooner
2. BStanding over the resident with crossed arms
3. CApproaching from the front with eye contact and a calm tone
4. DSpeaking while walking out of the room

How is height measured for a resident who cannot stand?

1. ABy estimating from the resident's shoe size
2. BWith a tape measure while the resident lies flat in bed
3. CBy asking the resident's family how tall the resident is
4. DBy measuring the resident sitting in a wheelchair

A resident cuts her arm and it is bleeding heavily. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AWrap a tight cord around the arm and leave to get the nurse
2. BLet the wound bleed to clean out germs
3. CWash the wound under running water until the bleeding stops
4. DPut on gloves, press firmly on the wound and call for help

When emptying a urinary drainage bag into a graduate, which action helps prevent infection?

1. ADisconnect the bag from the catheter so it can be emptied more quickly
2. BRinse the drain spout with tap water and let it hang open
3. CKeep the spout from touching anything, and close it as policy directs
4. DLift the bag above the bladder so it drains quickly