Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is involuntary seclusion?

1. AA private room requested by the family
2. BKeeping a resident apart from others against their will
3. CA resident choosing to stay alone in their own room all day
4. DA short rest period after lunch

Which nutrient is especially important for tissue repair and wound healing?

1. ACaffeine
2. BSimple sugars
3. CSodium
4. DProtein

Which is an example of verbal abuse?

1. AAsking a resident what clothes she wants to wear
2. BCalling a resident names or using insulting words
3. CExplaining a procedure before starting it
4. DSpeaking slowly to a resident who is hard of hearing

How is mouth care given to an unconscious resident?

1. ABy pouring mouthwash into the mouth and suctioning it out later
2. BWith the head turned to the side, using very little liquid
3. CWith the resident lying flat and plenty of rinse water
4. DWith a finger in the mouth to hold it open

Which practice helps prevent skin tears in an older resident?

1. ASecuring dressings and tubing with strong adhesive tape on the skin
2. BHolding the resident firmly by the wrists during transfers
3. CUsing a lift sheet instead of pulling on the arms or legs
4. DRubbing the skin briskly with a towel after bathing

Which breathing technique is often taught to residents with COPD?

1. ABreathing quickly through the mouth
2. BBreathing into a paper bag
3. CHolding the breath as long as possible
4. DPursed-lip breathing

While a resident is being turned, his indwelling urinary catheter accidentally comes out. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AMake him comfortable and tell the nurse right away
2. BLeave it out and mention it at the end of the shift
3. CTape the catheter to his leg so it looks in place
4. DPut the catheter back in carefully

While cleaning, a chemical splashes into the nursing assistant's eye. What should be done first?

1. AFlush the eye with plenty of running water, then report it
2. BCover the eye with a bandage and continue working until the break
3. CRub the eye to remove the chemical
4. DFinish the cleaning, then rinse the eye