Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy

Which oral temperature is in the usual normal range for an adult?

  1. A101.2 °F (38.4 °C)
  2. B103.0 °F (39.4 °C)
  3. C98.4 °F (36.9 °C)
  4. D95.2 °F (35.1 °C)
2.Easy

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

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

Which item is allowed on a clear liquid diet?

  1. AMilk
  2. BVanilla pudding
  3. CApple juice
  4. DCream of tomato soup
4.Medium

Which team member usually helps a resident relearn daily activities such as dressing and using adapted eating utensils?

  1. AThe pharmacist
  2. BThe dietitian
  3. CThe speech-language pathologist
  4. DThe occupational therapist
5.Medium

While blood pressure is being measured, how should the resident's arm be placed?

  1. ASupported at about heart level, palm up
  2. BRaised above the head
  3. CHeld up by the resident without support
  4. DHanging down beside the chair
6.Medium

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

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

A resident makes sexual comments and touches the nursing assistant's arm in an inappropriate way. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ALaugh along so that the resident does not feel embarrassed
  2. BSlap his hand away and shout at him
  3. CCalmly tell him it is not acceptable and report it to the nurse
  4. DRefuse to care for him ever again without telling anyone
8.Hard

A nursing assistant is asked to use a new type of mechanical lift that they have never been trained on. What should they do?

  1. ARefuse and leave the resident in bed without saying why
  2. BAsk the resident to explain how the lift works
  3. CTell the nurse they have not been trained and ask for training before using it
  4. DTry it carefully, because the resident needs to get up

Answer key

  1. 1. C · 98.4 °F (36.9 °C)
  2. 2. C · A fitted N95 respirator
  3. 3. C · Apple juice
  4. 4. D · The occupational therapist
  5. 5. A · Supported at about heart level, palm up
  6. 6. D · Walk with the resident and gently redirect them
  7. 7. C · Calmly tell him it is not acceptable and report it to the nurse
  8. 8. C · Tell the nurse they have not been trained and ask for training before using it

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