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

Where are a resident's dentures stored when they are not being worn?

1. ADry in the bedside drawer
2. BWrapped in a paper napkin on the meal tray
3. CIn a cup of hot water to keep them clean
4. DIn a labeled denture cup with cool water

Which pulse is usually checked in an adult during an emergency such as cardiac arrest?

1. AThe pedal pulse on the foot
2. BThe temporal pulse at the side of the head
3. CThe carotid pulse in the neck
4. DThe radial pulse at the wrist

A resident with dementia keeps walking toward the exit door. What is the best approach?

1. AWalk with the resident and gently redirect them
2. BLock the resident in their room for the rest of the shift
3. CFirmly tell the resident that leaving is not allowed
4. DTie the resident into a chair until they calm down

When should an ostomy pouch usually be emptied?

1. AOnly at bedtime
2. BWhen it is about one-third to one-half full
3. COnce a week, when the whole pouch is changed
4. DOnly when it is completely full

How can a nursing assistant help a resident with vision loss find the food on the plate?

1. AMove the plate around during the meal so nothing is left
2. BDescribe where each food is, using a clock face
3. CMix all the foods together so nothing is missed
4. DFeed the resident, even though they can feed themselves

A resident on airborne precautions for tuberculosis must be taken to another department for an X-ray. Which precaution is usual?

1. AThe resident is told never to leave the room for any test
2. BThe resident's door is left open during the trip
3. CThe resident wears a surgical mask while out of the room
4. DThe resident goes without a mask so breathing is easier

A resident with dementia keeps going through her roommate's drawers and taking items. What is the best approach?

1. ALock the resident in her room when the roommate is out
2. BGently redirect her and offer a drawer or box of her own items to sort, then report it
3. CMove all of the roommate's belongings out of the room without asking
4. DTell her each time that stealing is wrong