Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How should a nursing assistant lift a light box from the floor?

  1. ATwist at the waist to reach it from the side
  2. BBend at the waist with the legs kept straight
  3. CHold the box at arm's length, well away from the body
  4. DBend at the knees and hips with the back straight
2.Easy

About how many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

  1. A10 pounds
  2. B2.2 pounds
  3. C1.5 pounds
  4. D3.5 pounds
3.Easy

What is slander?

  1. AWritten false statements that damage a person's reputation
  2. BTouching a person without their permission
  3. CSpoken false statements that damage a person's reputation
  4. DFailing to give care that a careful worker would give
4.Medium

A resident with schizophrenia says the television is sending him secret messages. What is the best response?

  1. ALaugh to show him the idea is silly
  2. BArgue with him calmly until he admits that the messages are not real
  3. CStay calm, don't argue, and say you don't hear messages but see he is worried
  4. DAgree that the television is sending him messages, so that he feels understood
5.Medium

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

  1. AHeld up by the resident without support
  2. BHanging down beside the chair
  3. CSupported at about heart level, palm up
  4. DRaised above the head
6.Medium

Why does a resident sit on the edge of the bed for a short time (dangle) before standing?

  1. ATo give the bed time to lower itself
  2. BTo stretch the muscles of the lower back before standing up
  3. CTo warm the feet before putting on shoes
  4. DTo let the blood pressure adjust and prevent dizziness
7.Hard

While walking, a resident with Parkinson's disease suddenly "freezes" and cannot move his feet. What may help?

  1. ALet go of the gait belt so he can find his balance
  2. BTell him to hurry before he falls
  3. CPull him forward firmly by the arm to restart walking
  4. DStay calm and give a cue, such as counting a rhythm
8.Hard

A resident makes sexual comments and touches the nursing assistant's arm in an inappropriate way. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ARefuse to care for him ever again without telling anyone
  2. BSlap his hand away and shout at him
  3. CCalmly tell him it is not acceptable and report it to the nurse
  4. DLaugh along so that the resident does not feel embarrassed

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Bend at the knees and hips with the back straight
  2. 2. B · 2.2 pounds
  3. 3. C · Spoken false statements that damage a person's reputation
  4. 4. C · Stay calm, don't argue, and say you don't hear messages but see he is worried
  5. 5. C · Supported at about heart level, palm up
  6. 6. D · To let the blood pressure adjust and prevent dizziness
  7. 7. D · Stay calm and give a cue, such as counting a rhythm
  8. 8. C · Calmly tell him it is not acceptable and report it to the nurse

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