Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

A staff member takes money from a resident's wallet without permission. What type of abuse is this?

1. AInvoluntary seclusion
2. BFinancial abuse
3. CVerbal abuse
4. DNeglect

What does the suffix "-itis" mean?

1. ATumor
2. BInflammation
3. CSurgical removal
4. DPain

Unless the care plan says otherwise, how often should a resident who cannot move in bed be repositioned?

1. AOnce per shift
2. BOnly when the resident asks
3. COnce a day, after the bath
4. DAt least every 2 hours

A nursing assistant suspects that a resident is being abused. When should this be reported?

1. AAfter first asking the family if they know about it
2. BAt the end of the week, when the care plans are reviewed
3. COnly after collecting proof that the abuse happened
4. DImmediately, to the nurse or supervisor

When feeding a resident, where should the nursing assistant sit?

1. ABehind the resident so the resident is not distracted
2. BBeside the bed, facing the television
3. CAt the resident's eye level, facing the resident
4. DStanding over the resident to reach the tray easily

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

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

A resident with dementia says bugs are crawling on the wall and she is frightened. What is the best response?

1. AReassure her she is safe, check for shadows and tell the nurse
2. BTell her firmly that there are no bugs and she is imagining things
3. CLeave her alone so she can calm down
4. DPretend to squash the bugs on the wall

A resident whose leg was amputated says that his missing foot hurts. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell him the pain is imaginary because the foot is gone
2. BAccept that the pain is real and report it to the nurse
3. CIgnore the complaint because nothing can be done
4. DMassage the other leg instead