Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. AThey sweat much more than younger adults
2. BThey need no fluids at night
3. CTheir kidneys stop making urine
4. DTheir sense of thirst often decreases

In what order is personal protective equipment (PPE) usually put on?

1. AGown, mask, goggles, gloves
2. BGoggles, gloves, gown, mask
3. CGloves, goggles, mask, gown
4. DMask, gloves, gown, goggles

How should a nursing assistant turn off a hand-operated faucet after washing and drying the hands?

1. AWith the clean bare hands
2. BBy leaving the water running for the next person
3. CWith the wet hands before drying them
4. DWith a clean, dry paper towel

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

1. AA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
2. BA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
3. CA busy room with music, television and many visitors
4. DA new room each week so the resident does not get bored

When is log rolling used to turn a resident?

1. AWhen the resident is about to walk to the bathroom
2. BWhen the spine must stay straight, such as after spinal surgery
3. CWhen the resident is strong enough to turn alone without any help
4. DWhen the resident is sitting in a wheelchair

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. BHanging the legs down from the bed all day
3. CRaising the legs on pillows or a footstool
4. DRubbing the swollen areas firmly

At the start of a shift, a nursing assistant finds a resident lying in linen soaked with old urine, and the call light is out of reach. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AAsk the resident not to tell anyone
2. BGive care right away and report the finding to the nurse
3. CClean the resident and say nothing to protect the last shift
4. DLeave the resident until the scheduled check

A resident's weight this morning is 3 lb (about 1.4 kg) more than yesterday, and his ankles look swollen. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARaise his legs and leave it out of the report
2. BReport the weight gain and the swelling to the nurse promptly
3. CLimit his drinks for the rest of the day without telling anyone
4. DWeigh him again next week to see whether the trend continues