Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Why are leg exercises encouraged after surgery?

1. ATo help the resident fall asleep
2. BTo improve circulation and help prevent blood clots
3. CTo lower the resident's appetite before meals
4. DTo make the surgical incision close and heal faster

Which change is a normal part of aging?

1. ALoss of bladder control
2. BSudden changes in behavior
3. CThe skin becomes thinner and drier
4. DSevere memory loss and confusion

What is the main goal of hospice care?

1. ATeaching the person to live independently at home
2. BCuring the person's disease with intensive treatment
3. CPreparing the person for major surgery
4. DComfort and quality of life for a person who is dying

Which vision change commonly occurs with aging?

1. AA need for less light when reading
2. BSudden loss of all vision in one eye
3. CDifficulty focusing on close objects
4. DBetter night vision than when younger

A nursing assistant notices that a task on the care plan no longer seems to fit a resident's needs. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AChange the written care plan so that it matches the resident's needs
2. BKeep following the plan and say nothing
3. CStop doing the task without telling anyone
4. DReport what they see to the nurse, who can review the plan

When should care be documented?

1. ABefore the care, so the nurse knows it is planned
2. BAt the start of the shift, to save time later
3. CAfter the care is given, never before
4. DOnly at the end of the week

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. AGive the resident a drink of water to calm them
2. BStay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them
3. CFinish the rounds quickly and check on the resident again later
4. DHelp the resident back into bed straight away

During a bath, a nursing assistant notices bruises shaped like fingers on both of a resident's upper arms. The resident says, "I fell." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAccept the explanation, because the resident is the best source
2. BReport what was seen and said to the nurse immediately
3. CConfront the staff member who worked the night shift
4. DAsk the resident's daughter whether she caused the bruises