Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is empathy?

  1. AFeeling sorry for a person and pitying them for their problems
  2. BTelling a person exactly how you would feel if you were in their place
  3. CUnderstanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  4. DAgreeing with everything a person says
2.Easy

Who directs and supervises the work of a nursing assistant in a care facility?

  1. AA more experienced nursing assistant on the same shift
  2. BThe resident's closest family member
  3. CThe facility's activities coordinator
  4. DA licensed nurse
3.Easy

What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter?

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

Which device helps a resident with a weak grip eat independently?

  1. AUtensils with built-up, large handles
  2. BA drinking straw only
  3. CVery thin, lightweight plastic forks
  4. DA blindfold to improve focus
5.Medium

A resident's radial pulse is irregular. How should it be counted?

  1. AFor 10 seconds, then multiplied by six
  2. BFor a full 60 seconds
  3. CFor 30 seconds, then multiplied by two
  4. DFor 15 seconds, then multiplied by four
6.Medium

How should a nursing assistant offer bites when feeding a resident?

  1. AOnly when the resident opens the mouth wide on command
  2. BSeveral bites in a row, followed by a large drink
  3. CIn small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
  4. DIn large spoonfuls, so that the meal is finished before it gets cold
7.Hard

A resident has had several watery stools today. Besides reporting this to the nurse, what should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive prompt perineal care, record stools and offer fluids
  2. BHold all fluids so that the stools become less watery
  3. CGive her an anti-diarrhea tablet from the nurse's cart
  4. DLeave her in the soiled brief until the next round
8.Hard

A resident at high risk for falls keeps trying to get up alone at night to use the bathroom. Which plan is most helpful?

  1. ATie the resident to the bed with a sheet at night
  2. BKeep the room completely dark so the resident sleeps through the night
  3. COffer toileting on a regular schedule, including before bed
  4. DRaise the bed to its highest position at night

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Understanding another person's feelings from their point of view
  2. 2. D · A licensed nurse
  3. 3. A · A tube that stays in the bladder to drain urine continuously
  4. 4. A · Utensils with built-up, large handles
  5. 5. B · For a full 60 seconds
  6. 6. C · In small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
  7. 7. A · Give prompt perineal care, record stools and offer fluids
  8. 8. C · Offer toileting on a regular schedule, including before bed

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