Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which change is a normal part of aging?

  1. ASevere memory loss and confusion
  2. BLoss of bladder control
  3. CSudden changes in behavior
  4. DThe skin becomes thinner and drier
2.Easy

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

  1. AThe ureter
  2. BThe kidney
  3. CThe liver
  4. DThe bladder
3.Easy

What is a delusion?

  1. AA sudden, short loss of consciousness and memory
  2. BA strong, lasting fear of a particular object, animal or place
  3. CSeeing or hearing things that are not really there
  4. DA false belief that stays even when it is shown to be untrue
4.Medium

Why are thickened liquids ordered for some residents?

  1. ATo reduce the amount of urine the resident produces
  2. BTo add calories for residents who are slowly losing weight
  3. CTo make swallowing safer in residents with dysphagia
  4. DTo help residents take their tablets without water
5.Medium

When applying a condom catheter, what is important?

  1. ASecure it with regular adhesive tape wrapped around the base
  2. BLeave space at the tip and never wrap tape tightly around the penis
  3. CLeave the same catheter on for a whole week
  4. DApply it as tightly as possible so that urine cannot leak out
6.Medium

A nursing assistant wants to post a photo of a funny moment with a resident on social media. What is correct?

  1. ATo post it if no name is written under it
  2. BTo post it if the resident's face is a little blurred
  3. CTo post it only for friends who do not know the resident
  4. DNot to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
7.Hard

A resident with Parkinson's disease has a tremor and keeps dropping food while eating. What may help?

  1. AGive him only liquid meals from now on
  2. BAsk the nurse about adaptive utensils, and allow extra time to eat
  3. CTell him to eat faster before the tremor gets worse
  4. DFeed him every meal from now on so that he does not make a mess
8.Hard

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

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

Answer key

  1. 1. D · The skin becomes thinner and drier
  2. 2. D · The bladder
  3. 3. D · A false belief that stays even when it is shown to be untrue
  4. 4. C · To make swallowing safer in residents with dysphagia
  5. 5. B · Leave space at the tip and never wrap tape tightly around the penis
  6. 6. D · Not to post it, because it violates the resident's privacy
  7. 7. B · Ask the nurse about adaptive utensils, and allow extra time to eat
  8. 8. B · Gently redirect her and offer a drawer or box of her own items to sort, then report it

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