Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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

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

What is negligence?

1. AA written false statement that damages a coworker's name
2. BRefusing a gift from a resident's family
3. CDeliberately hitting or pushing a resident during care
4. DAn unintended failure to give reasonable care, causing harm

What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter?

1. AA tube that stays in the bladder to drain urine continuously
2. BA tube put in and removed right away to empty the bladder once
3. CA condom-like device worn over the penis
4. DA tube that drains fluid from the stomach

A nursing assistant notices that a task on the care plan no longer seems to fit a resident's needs. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AChange the written care plan so that it matches the resident's needs
2. BStop doing the task without telling anyone
3. CReport what they see to the nurse, who can review the plan
4. DKeep following the plan and say nothing

How is a clean-catch (midstream) urine specimen collected?

1. ACollect the very first urine of the day straight into the sterile container
2. BClean the area, start urinating, then catch the middle of the stream
3. CPour urine from the catheter drainage bag into the container
4. DCollect urine from a bedpan that has toilet paper in it

When can raised side rails count as a restraint?

1. AOnly if the rails are padded
2. BNever, because side rails are part of the bed
3. COnly during the night shift
4. DWhen they keep a resident from getting out of bed freely

A resident offers the nursing assistant $50 as a thank-you for good care. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAccept it, but tell no one
2. BAccept it and share it with the other staff
3. CAccept it, because refusing would hurt the resident's feelings
4. DThank her and politely decline, following facility policy

A resident has severe osteoporosis. Which practice is most important during her care?

1. AMove and turn her gently, with enough help, to prevent fractures
2. BMove her quickly to finish care in less time
3. CKeep her in bed at all times so her bones rest
4. DEncourage her to lift heavy objects each day to build bone strength