Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

A resident has weakness on one side of the body. Which arm goes into the shirt sleeve first?

1. AThe weak (affected) arm
2. BBoth arms at the same time
3. CWhichever arm is closer to the nursing assistant
4. DThe strong (unaffected) arm

Which helps promote sleep for a resident at night?

1. ABright lights and the television turned up loud until late
2. BStrong coffee with the evening snack
3. CA quiet, dim room and a regular bedtime routine
4. DWaking the resident often to chat

In range-of-motion exercises, what does abduction mean?

1. AMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
2. BBending a joint
3. CMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
4. DTurning a joint in a circle

Which is one of the five rights of delegation?

1. ARight task
2. BRight family member
3. CRight medication cup
4. DRight diagnosis

Why is a list of personal belongings made when a resident is admitted?

1. ATo estimate the resident's wealth for billing
2. BTo share with other residents what she owns
3. CTo keep a record of the resident's items and help prevent loss
4. DTo decide which of the items the resident must send back home with family

Why is a lift (draw) sheet used to move a resident up in bed?

1. AIt removes the need to lower the head of the bed
2. BIt lets one person move any resident alone
3. CIt reduces friction and shearing on the skin
4. DIt keeps the resident warmer while moving

A resident with an ileostomy has red, sore skin around the stoma. Why is the skin around an ileostomy at special risk?

1. AThe output is hard and dry and scrapes the skin as it passes
2. BThe resident's skin is allergic to the stoma itself
3. CThe pouch is changed too often and pulls off the skin
4. DIts liquid output contains enzymes that irritate the skin

A resident has collapsed while touching a lamp with a damaged cord. What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. APull the resident away from the lamp with bare hands
2. BPour water on the lamp to stop the current
3. CNot touch the resident until the power is safely turned off, and call for help
4. DStart CPR immediately, even while the resident's hand is still touching the lamp