Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Under the federal OBRA law, what is the minimum number of training hours for a nurse aide program?

  1. A40 hours
  2. B16 hours
  3. C200 hours
  4. D75 hours
2.Easy

Where are a resident's dentures stored when they are not being worn?

  1. AIn a labeled denture cup with cool water
  2. BDry in the bedside drawer
  3. CWrapped in a paper napkin on the meal tray
  4. DIn a cup of hot water to keep them clean
3.Easy

Which is a common sign that death is near?

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

Which entry is written correctly in a resident's record?

  1. A"Seemed to enjoy her lunch very much, as usual."
  2. B"Resident was difficult at lunch."
  3. C"Ate well today."
  4. D"Ate 50% of lunch. Drank 240 mL of milk."
5.Medium

A resident has swollen feet and ankles. Which measure is usually helpful, if the care plan allows?

  1. AWrapping the ankles tightly with tape
  2. BRubbing the swollen areas firmly
  3. CHanging the legs down from the bed all day
  4. DRaising the legs on pillows or a footstool
6.Medium

Which way of speaking to an older resident shows respect?

  1. AUsing the name the resident prefers, such as "Mr. Lee"
  2. BTalking about her with a coworker while she listens
  3. CUsing a singsong voice as with a small child
  4. DCalling her "honey" or "sweetie"
7.Hard

A resident at high risk for falls keeps trying to get up alone at night to use the bathroom. Which plan is most helpful?

  1. AKeep the room completely dark so the resident sleeps through the night
  2. BRaise the bed to its highest position at night
  3. COffer toileting on a regular schedule, including before bed
  4. DTie the resident to the bed with a sheet at night
8.Hard

A resident complains to the nursing assistant that her meals always arrive cold. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ATell her that complaining may make the kitchen staff angry
  2. BTell her that all residents get cold food, so it is normal
  3. CListen, report it to the nurse and assure her she may complain without punishment
  4. DIgnore the complaint because meals are not part of the nursing assistant's job

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 75 hours
  2. 2. A · In a labeled denture cup with cool water
  3. 3. B · Cool, mottled skin on the hands and feet
  4. 4. D · "Ate 50% of lunch. Drank 240 mL of milk."
  5. 5. D · Raising the legs on pillows or a footstool
  6. 6. A · Using the name the resident prefers, such as "Mr. Lee"
  7. 7. C · Offer toileting on a regular schedule, including before bed
  8. 8. C · Listen, report it to the nurse and assure her she may complain without punishment

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