Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is negligence?

1. ARefusing a gift from a resident's family
2. BAn unintended failure to give reasonable care, causing harm
3. CDeliberately hitting or pushing a resident during care
4. DA written false statement that damages a coworker's name

Which is a common sign that death is near?

1. AWarm, pink skin on the hands and feet
2. BA sudden large increase in appetite
3. CA rising amount of urine output
4. DCool, mottled skin on the hands and feet

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

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

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 resident with dementia keeps walking toward the exit door. What is the best approach?

1. AFirmly tell the resident that leaving is not allowed
2. BWalk with the resident and gently redirect them
3. CTie the resident into a chair until they calm down
4. DLock the resident in their room for the rest of the shift

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

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

A resident says, "I've been saving my pills, and soon I won't be a burden to anyone." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AReport it at the end of the shift
2. BPromise to keep it secret if the resident gives up the pills
3. CTell the resident not to talk like that and leave the room
4. DStay with the resident and get the nurse immediately

A nursing assistant finds a resident sitting on the floor next to the bed. The resident is awake and says, "I'm fine, just help me up." What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. AFinish the rounds quickly and check on the resident again later
2. BStay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them
3. CHelp the resident back into bed straight away
4. DGive the resident a drink of water to calm them