Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does a long-term care ombudsman do?

1. AAdvocates for residents and helps resolve their complaints
2. BHires and evaluates the nursing assistants
3. CGives residents their medicines and treatments during the night
4. DPlans the weekly menu for the facility kitchen

What is one effect of a cold application?

1. AIt widens the blood vessels and increases bleeding
2. BIt raises the temperature of the area
3. CIt increases swelling in the area
4. DIt reduces swelling and numbs pain

What are activities of daily living (ADLs)?

1. AMedical tests that the nurse does every day
2. BSocial events that the activities staff plan each week
3. CExercises that a resident does with the physical therapist
4. DEveryday self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating

What is Cheyne-Stokes breathing, which may be seen near death?

1. ASteady, quiet breathing at about 16 breaths per minute
2. BCoughing that brings up a large amount of thick yellow sputum
3. CDeep, then shallow breaths, followed by pauses with no breathing
4. DBreathing in through the nose and out through pursed lips

A resident has swollen feet and ankles. Which measure is usually helpful, if the care plan allows?

1. AWrapping the ankles tightly with tape
2. BRaising the legs on pillows or a footstool
3. CHanging the legs down from the bed all day
4. DRubbing the swollen areas firmly

During catheter care, in which direction is the catheter tubing cleaned?

1. AFrom about 4 inches down the tube toward the urinary opening
2. BAfter disconnecting the tube from the drainage bag
3. CBack and forth along the tube with the same washcloth
4. DFrom the urinary opening outward, about 4 inches (10 cm)

A nursing assistant told the nurse that a resident seemed more short of breath, but nothing was done, and the resident is getting worse. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AWait until the next shift to see if someone else notices the change
2. BGive the resident extra oxygen without telling anyone
3. CReport again, then follow the chain of command if nothing is done
4. DCall the resident's family and ask them to complain

A resident with dementia becomes upset when asked to choose from all the clothes in her closet. Which approach best supports her?

1. AOffer a choice between two outfits
2. BTell her she must decide quickly
3. CPut her in a hospital gown for the day
4. DChoose all her clothes for her without asking