Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Unless the care plan says otherwise, how should the bed be left after care?

1. AIn the lowest position, with the wheels locked
2. BIn the lowest position, with the wheels unlocked
3. CIn the highest position, so the next task is easier
4. DIn the highest position, with the side rails raised

Hepatitis is an inflammation of which organ?

1. AThe heart
2. BThe lung
3. CThe kidney
4. DThe liver

Where does oxygen pass from the lungs into the blood?

1. AIn the nose, as the air is warmed
2. BIn the alveoli (tiny air sacs)
3. CIn the trachea, the main windpipe
4. DIn the bronchi, the large airways

What usually happens if a blood pressure cuff is too small for a resident's arm?

1. AThe pulse cannot be felt at the wrist
2. BThe reading is not affected
3. CThe reading is falsely low
4. DThe reading is falsely high

A resident with one weak leg is climbing stairs with the nursing assistant. Which leg should step up first?

1. AThe stronger leg, then the weaker leg
2. BBoth legs at the same time
3. CWhichever leg feels less tired that day
4. DThe weaker leg, then the stronger leg

For which residents is reality orientation most useful?

1. AResidents who are fully alert and oriented
2. BResidents who are unconscious
3. CResidents with mild confusion who can benefit from reminders of time and place
4. DResidents with advanced dementia who become very upset whenever they are corrected

A resident says, "I'll tell you something, but you must promise not to tell anyone." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. APromise to keep the secret so that she feels safe enough to talk
2. BExplain they can't promise if it affects her health or safety
3. CPromise, then tell the whole care team at lunch
4. DRefuse to listen to anything she says

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