Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

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

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

1. A10,000 mL
2. B1000 mL
3. C100 mL
4. D500 mL

Which nutrient is needed most for life, because a person can survive only a few days without it?

1. AWater
2. BVitamin A
3. CFiber
4. DFat

A resident with one weak leg is climbing stairs with the nursing assistant. Which leg should step up first?

1. AWhichever leg feels less tired that day
2. BThe stronger leg, then the weaker leg
3. CBoth legs at the same time
4. DThe weaker leg, then the stronger leg

A record shows that a resident fell at 2245. In 12-hour time, when did the fall occur?

1. A10:45 a.m.
2. B8:45 p.m.
3. C12:45 a.m.
4. D10:45 p.m.

How does a nursing assistant protect a resident's privacy during personal care?

1. ALeave the door open so other staff can help quickly
2. BUncover the resident fully to save time
3. CTalk about the care loudly so the roommate knows what is happening
4. DClose the door and curtain, and keep the resident covered except where care is given

At lunch, a resident suddenly grabs her throat, cannot speak and is not coughing. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ACall for help and give abdominal thrusts
2. BPat her back while giving her sips of water
3. CWait to see whether she starts to cough
4. DLay her flat in bed to rest

A resident spills hot coffee on her thigh. The skin is red and painful. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARub butter on the area to soothe the burned skin
2. BCool it with cool water and tell the nurse right away
3. CCover it with a blanket and say nothing
4. DPut an ice pack directly on the skin for an hour