Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which nutrient is especially important for tissue repair and wound healing?

1. ACaffeine
2. BProtein
3. CSimple sugars
4. DSodium

What does the abbreviation SOB mean in a resident's chart?

1. AStart of bath
2. BSitting on bed
3. CSide of bed
4. DShortness of breath

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

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

A resident with schizophrenia says the television is sending him secret messages. What is the best response?

1. AStay calm, don't argue, and say you don't hear messages but see he is worried
2. BAgree that the television is sending him messages, so that he feels understood
3. CLaugh to show him the idea is silly
4. DArgue with him calmly until he admits that the messages are not real

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

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

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

1. AStop all mouth care until the sore heals
2. BUse a mouthwash and say nothing
3. CReport the observations to the nurse
4. DBrush harder to remove the white sore

A resident with diabetes skipped breakfast because she felt sick to her stomach. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ASay nothing, because she will probably eat more at lunch
2. BGive her extra sugar packets from the kitchen
3. CRecord that she ate breakfast so that her meal chart looks complete
4. DTell the nurse, because a missed meal can affect her blood sugar

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. BFinish the rounds quickly and check on the resident again later
3. CGive the resident a drink of water to calm them
4. DStay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them