Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Where should the call light be left when the nursing assistant leaves a resident's room?

1. AWithin the resident's easy reach
2. BIn the bedside drawer to keep it clean
3. CAt the nurses' station so it can be heard
4. DHung on the wall where staff can see it

Which mask is worn to care for a resident on airborne precautions for tuberculosis?

1. AA regular paper surgical mask
2. BA face shield without a mask
3. CA fitted N95 respirator
4. DA cloth face covering

In type 1 diabetes, what happens in the body?

1. AThe body makes too much insulin
2. BThe pancreas makes little or no insulin
3. CThe liver stops storing fat
4. DThe kidneys stop filtering sugar out of the blood

Why are nutritional supplement drinks often served between meals?

1. ATo add calories and protein for residents who eat poorly
2. BTo replace the resident's water intake completely
3. CTo replace all of the resident's regular meals for the day
4. DTo lower the resident's appetite for the next meal

How many staff are usually needed to use a mechanical (full-body) lift?

1. AOnly one, as long as the resident is light
2. BOne, because the machine does the lifting
3. CThree or four, one for each corner of the sling
4. DAt least two, according to facility policy

During postmortem care, how is the body usually positioned?

1. ASitting upright in a chair
2. BOn the stomach, with the face turned down toward the mattress
3. COn the back, with a pillow under the head and shoulders
4. DOn the left side, with the knees bent

While being fed, a resident coughs after each sip and his voice sounds wet and gurgly. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ASpeed up the feeding so the meal is over before he tires out
2. BLower the head of the bed so he can rest
3. CStop feeding, keep him upright and report it to the nurse
4. DGive more fluid to wash the food down

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