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

What does the suffix "-itis" mean?

  1. AInflammation
  2. BSurgical removal
  3. CTumor
  4. DPain
2.Easy

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

  1. ASurgical removal
  2. BA surgical opening to the outside
  3. CInflammation
  4. DStudy of
3.Easy

What does "person-first" language mean?

  1. ANaming the condition first, as in "the diabetic in Room 4"
  2. BAlways using a resident's first name without asking
  3. CNaming the person first, as in "a resident with diabetes"
  4. DSpeaking to the family before the resident
4.Medium

A resident is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. Which action is within the nursing assistant's role?

  1. ATurn up the flow rate when the resident is short of breath
  2. BRemove the cannula during meals without telling the nurse
  3. CCheck for kinked tubing and sore skin behind the ears
  4. DChange the cannula to a mask if the resident prefers it
5.Medium

A resident speaks only Spanish, and the nursing assistant speaks only English. What is the best way to communicate important information?

  1. AAsk the resident's 9-year-old grandchild to translate
  2. BAsk the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
  3. CSpeak English louder and more slowly
  4. DAvoid talking to the resident as much as possible
6.Medium

In a complete bed bath, which part of the body is usually washed first?

  1. AThe back
  2. BThe feet
  3. CThe perineal area
  4. DThe eyes and face
7.Hard

A resident with dementia becomes upset when asked to choose from all the clothes in her closet. Which approach best supports her?

  1. AOffer a choice between two outfits
  2. BTell her she must decide quickly
  3. CChoose all her clothes for her without asking
  4. DPut her in a hospital gown for the day
8.Hard

A nursing assistant tells a resident who will not eat, "If you don't eat, I'll tie your hands down and feed you myself." What is this?

  1. AAssault, because it is a threat that makes the resident fear harm
  2. BBattery, because the resident was actually touched
  3. CAcceptable, because it is a harmless way to encourage the resident to eat
  4. DLibel, because it damages the resident's reputation

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Inflammation
  2. 2. A · Surgical removal
  3. 3. C · Naming the person first, as in "a resident with diabetes"
  4. 4. C · Check for kinked tubing and sore skin behind the ears
  5. 5. B · Ask the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
  6. 6. D · The eyes and face
  7. 7. A · Offer a choice between two outfits
  8. 8. A · Assault, because it is a threat that makes the resident fear harm

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