Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

When shaving a resident's face with a safety razor, in which direction are the strokes usually made?

1. AAgainst the direction the hair grows
2. BIn small circles over the whole face
3. CIn the direction the hair grows
4. DOnly from side to side across the chin

What is negligence?

1. ARefusing a gift from a resident's family
2. BDeliberately hitting or pushing a resident during care
3. CA written false statement that damages a coworker's name
4. DAn unintended failure to give reasonable care, causing harm

What is stress incontinence?

1. AWetting oneself because of worry and anxiety
2. BLeaking urine because of a sudden, strong urge to urinate
3. CLeaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
4. DLeaking urine because the bladder never empties fully

Before turning a resident onto the side, why is the resident first moved toward the nursing assistant's side of the bed?

1. ASo that the resident can reach the call light more easily
2. BSo that after turning, the resident lies near the middle of the bed
3. CSo that the resident can see out of the window
4. DSo that the nursing assistant does not need to use a lift sheet to turn

When is an incident report usually completed?

1. AOnly when a resident dies
2. BAt the end of every shift, even if nothing unusual happened
3. CWhen something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury
4. DOnly when a resident asks for one

Which signs are typical of Parkinson's disease?

1. ATremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk
2. BHigh fever, stiff neck and a rash
3. CA fast heartbeat, sweating and shakiness from low blood sugar
4. DSudden weakness on one side and slurred speech

After repositioning, a resident's heel is still red 30 minutes later and does not fade when gently pressed. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. APlace a donut-shaped cushion under the heel
2. BPut a warm pack on the heel
3. CKeep pressure off the heel and report it to the nurse
4. DMassage the red area firmly to improve the blood flow

At lunch, a resident suddenly grabs her throat, cannot speak and is not coughing. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AWait to see whether she starts to cough
2. BCall for help and give abdominal thrusts
3. CLay her flat in bed to rest
4. DPat her back while giving her sips of water