Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

In the United States, which advance directive names a person to make health care decisions if the resident cannot?

1. AA living will signed by the resident
2. BA durable power of attorney for health care
3. CA do-not-resuscitate order
4. DA regular will that divides the person's property

In range-of-motion exercises, what does abduction mean?

1. AMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
2. BTurning a joint in a circle
3. CMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
4. DBending a joint

How should a resident who can sit up be positioned for a meal?

1. AReclined with the head of the bed at about 15°
2. BLying flat on the back
3. CSitting upright, as close to 90° as possible
4. DLying on the side facing the nursing assistant

Which measure is an alternative to using a restraint?

1. AAsking the nurse for a sedative so the resident stays still
2. BA regular toileting schedule and frequent checks
3. CLocking a tray table against the resident's chest in the chair
4. DTucking the sheets in so tightly that the resident cannot get up

During a warm soak, the resident's skin becomes very red and she says it burns. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AContinue because redness shows it is working
2. BCover the area with a towel and continue
3. CAdd cold water and continue the soak
4. DStop the treatment and report it to the nurse

Which care measure is common for a resident with heart failure?

1. AAdding extra salt to the resident's meals
2. BRaising the head of the bed to make breathing easier
3. CEncouraging the resident to drink as much as possible
4. DKeeping the resident lying flat at all times

A nursing assistant is asked to use a new type of mechanical lift that they have never been trained on. What should they do?

1. AAsk the resident to explain how the lift works
2. BTell the nurse they have not been trained and ask for training before using it
3. CTry it carefully, because the resident needs to get up
4. DRefuse and leave the resident in bed without saying why

After repositioning, a resident's heel is still red 30 minutes later and does not fade when gently pressed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AMassage the red area firmly to improve the blood flow
2. BPlace a donut-shaped cushion under the heel
3. CKeep pressure off the heel and report it to the nurse
4. DPut a warm pack on the heel