Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is the main goal of hospice care?

1. ATeaching the person to live independently at home
2. BCuring the person's disease with intensive treatment
3. CComfort and quality of life for a person who is dying
4. DPreparing the person for major surgery

What is hypertension?

1. AA heart rate that is faster than normal
2. BBlood pressure that is lower than normal
3. CBlood pressure that is higher than normal
4. DA breathing rate that is slower than normal

What are passive range-of-motion exercises?

1. AExercises that the resident does completely alone each day
2. BExercises that use heavy weights to build strength
3. CExercises done only in a warm swimming pool with a therapist
4. DExercises in which staff move the joints for the resident

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

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

A resident with an intellectual disability is learning to make his own bed. Which approach helps most?

1. ATeach one simple step at a time, praise success and be patient
2. BMake the bed for him because it is faster
3. CExplain all the steps at once, then leave him to try it on his own
4. DCorrect every mistake in front of others

What is a chemical restraint?

1. AA medicine that is given to relieve pain
2. BA cleaning chemical that is kept locked away from the residents
3. CA drug used to control behavior for convenience, not as treatment
4. DA soft belt that is treated with a chemical to keep it clean

Two residents use their call lights at the same time. One needs help to the toilet now, and the other wants fresh water. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ABring the water first because it is quicker
2. BAsk the toileting resident to wait 30 minutes until the water is done
3. CHelp the resident to the toilet first, then bring the water
4. DAnswer the light that came on second

Which action best prevents a nursing assistant from leaving a resident unattended in a raised bed while making an occupied bed?

1. AWorking as quickly as possible without stopping
2. BGathering all the needed linen before starting
3. CAsking the resident to hold the edge of the mattress
4. DRaising the bed only after the linen is removed