Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which of these is an objective observation?

1. AThe resident reports feeling sad today
2. BThe resident says she feels dizzy
3. CThe skin on the resident's left heel is red
4. DThe resident says his stomach hurts

About how many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

1. A3.5 pounds
2. B2.2 pounds
3. C10 pounds
4. D1.5 pounds

Unless the care plan says otherwise, how often should a resident who cannot move in bed be repositioned?

1. AOnly when the resident asks
2. BOnce per shift
3. COnce a day, after the bath
4. DAt least every 2 hours

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

1. AHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
2. BDecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
3. CKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
4. DGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home

A resident says, "My stomach hurts." How should this be documented?

1. AIn the resident's own words, in quotation marks
2. BIt should not be documented because it cannot be seen
3. CAs "Resident is complaining again"
4. DAs "Resident has a stomach ulcer"

A resident has diabetes and long toenails. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ACut the nails short and round off the corners
2. BFile the nails deeply into the corners
3. CNot cut the nails, and tell the nurse
4. DSoak the feet in hot water, then cut the nails

A resident offers the nursing assistant $50 as a thank-you for good care. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAccept it, but tell no one
2. BAccept it, because refusing would hurt the resident's feelings
3. CThank her and politely decline, following facility policy
4. DAccept it and share it with the other staff

A resident with a new cough is going to the dining room. Which advice helps prevent spread of infection?

1. ACover coughs with a tissue or elbow, then clean the hands
2. BSit very close to others to stay warm
3. CCough into the hands, then wipe them on the clothes to dry them
4. DCough freely without covering, because covering traps the germs