Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does NPO mean on a resident's care plan?

  1. ANothing by mouth
  2. BNo physical outings
  3. CNutrition plan optional
  4. DNormal portions only
2.Easy

During handwashing at a sink, in which direction should the fingertips point?

  1. AUpward, higher than the elbows
  2. BAny direction, as long as soap is used
  3. CDownward, lower than the wrists
  4. DToward the nursing assistant's face
3.Easy

Which position is Sims' position?

  1. ALying on the stomach with a pillow under the shins
  2. BSitting upright at about 90°
  3. CLying flat on the back with the arms at the sides
  4. DOn the left side, upper knee bent toward the chest
4.Medium

In a complete bed bath, which part of the body is usually washed first?

  1. AThe feet
  2. BThe back
  3. CThe perineal area
  4. DThe eyes and face
5.Medium

How should the nursing assistant check the water temperature before a resident gets into a tub bath?

  1. AUse a bath thermometer or test it on the inner wrist, then let the resident check it
  2. BAsk the resident to put a foot in and decide
  3. CUse the hottest water that the tap allows to keep the resident warm
  4. DTest it with the fingertips, which are the most sensitive part of the hand
6.Medium

How is a resident who cannot stand usually weighed?

  1. AWith a chair, wheelchair or bed scale, as the facility provides
  2. BBy weighing the resident's clothes and subtracting
  3. CBy asking the resident to stand on the upright scale anyway, with help
  4. DBy guessing the weight from the resident's height
7.Hard

After a fall, a resident has severe hip pain, and one leg looks shorter and turned outward. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. ALift her into bed with another nursing assistant so she is comfortable
  2. BKeep her still, do not move her and call the nurse right away
  3. CStraighten the leg to make her comfortable
  4. DHelp her stand to see if she can walk
8.Hard

A resident on a fluid restriction asks the nursing assistant for another large glass of water. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AIgnore the request and change the subject
  2. BGive the water, because residents always have the right to make their own choices
  3. CGive the water but leave it off the intake record
  4. DExplain the plan kindly, offer mouth care and tell the nurse about the request

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Nothing by mouth
  2. 2. C · Downward, lower than the wrists
  3. 3. D · On the left side, upper knee bent toward the chest
  4. 4. D · The eyes and face
  5. 5. A · Use a bath thermometer or test it on the inner wrist, then let the resident check it
  6. 6. A · With a chair, wheelchair or bed scale, as the facility provides
  7. 7. B · Keep her still, do not move her and call the nurse right away
  8. 8. D · Explain the plan kindly, offer mouth care and tell the nurse about the request

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