Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter?

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

In Fowler's position, how is the resident placed?

1. ALying on the left side with the upper knee bent
2. BLying flat on the back
3. CLying on the stomach with the head turned to one side
4. DSitting up, head of the bed raised about 45–60°

Which pulse is usually checked in an adult during an emergency such as cardiac arrest?

1. AThe temporal pulse at the side of the head
2. BThe carotid pulse in the neck
3. CThe pedal pulse on the foot
4. DThe radial pulse at the wrist

How should a nursing assistant count a resident's respirations?

1. AFor 10 seconds, then multiplying by six
2. BAfter asking the resident to breathe normally for one minute
3. CCounting each rise and each fall of the chest as separate breaths
4. DWithout telling the resident, while still holding the wrist

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. BKeep the resident's belongings at the facility until the family asks for them
3. CGive the resident instructions about new medicines to take at home
4. DHelp pack, check belongings against the list and help the resident out safely

How can a nursing assistant make daily weights as accurate as possible?

1. ASame time, same scale, similar clothing, after urinating
2. BWearing shoes and a coat, so the clothing is always the same
3. CRight after breakfast, so the resident has more energy
4. DAny time of day, as long as the scale is checked beforehand

A nursing assistant realizes that they will not be able to finish care for all assigned residents safely this shift. What should they do?

1. ARush through every task to finish on time
2. BTell the nurse early and ask for help in setting priorities
3. CSkip some care without telling anyone
4. DRecord all care as done and quietly finish it on the next shift

A resident with dementia picks at her food and keeps walking away from the dining table. Which approach is most helpful?

1. ARestrain her in the chair until she finishes
2. BTake her tray away, because she is clearly not hungry today
3. CFeed her quickly before she can stand up
4. DOffer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking