Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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 tube that drains fluid from the stomach
  4. DA condom-like device worn over the penis
2.Easy

What is the normal respiratory rate for a resting adult?

  1. A24 to 32 breaths per minute
  2. B12 to 20 breaths per minute
  3. C4 to 8 breaths per minute
  4. D32 to 40 breaths per minute
3.Easy

Which hormone lowers the level of sugar in the blood?

  1. AAdrenaline
  2. BInsulin
  3. CEstrogen
  4. DThyroid hormone
4.Medium

Which is a good time-management habit for a nursing assistant?

  1. ALeaving all documentation until the end of the week
  2. BPlanning the shift's tasks by priority at the start of the shift
  3. CDoing the easiest tasks first, whatever their importance
  4. DWaiting for the nurse to tell them each task one at a time during the shift
5.Medium

Which vision change commonly occurs with aging?

  1. ASudden loss of all vision in one eye
  2. BDifficulty focusing on close objects
  3. CA need for less light when reading
  4. DBetter night vision than when younger
6.Medium

When a resident is discharged, what does the nursing assistant usually do?

  1. ADecide whether the resident is ready to go home and sign the discharge
  2. BGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
  3. CKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
  4. DHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
7.Hard

A nursing assistant wakes up with a fever and a cough before a shift. What is the best action?

  1. AGo to work and tell no one
  2. BTake a fever reducer at home so the fever does not show, and work
  3. CGo to work and wear gloves and a mask all day
  4. DCall the supervisor before the shift, following facility policy
8.Hard

A resident who fell last month refuses to walk with the nursing assistant, saying she is afraid. What is the best response?

  1. ATell her she must walk now, because walking is written in her care plan
  2. BTell her she will never walk again if she refuses
  3. CLet her stay in bed and say nothing to anyone
  4. DAccept her fear, explain the safety steps and tell the nurse

Answer key

  1. 1. A · A tube that stays in the bladder to drain urine continuously
  2. 2. B · 12 to 20 breaths per minute
  3. 3. B · Insulin
  4. 4. B · Planning the shift's tasks by priority at the start of the shift
  5. 5. B · Difficulty focusing on close objects
  6. 6. D · Help pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely
  7. 7. D · Call the supervisor before the shift, following facility policy
  8. 8. D · Accept her fear, explain the safety steps and tell the nurse

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