Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which of these is recorded as fluid output?

1. ACoffee at breakfast
2. BTube feeding
3. CFluid given through an IV line
4. DVomit (emesis)

Which signs are typical of a localized infection in a wound?

1. ARedness, warmth and swelling at the site
2. BA wound that becomes smaller and dry
3. CCool, pale skin around the site
4. DSkin around the site that feels numb

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

1. A1000 mL
2. B500 mL
3. C100 mL
4. D10,000 mL

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

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

What is a trochanter roll used for?

1. ATo keep the hip and leg from rolling outward when lying on the back
2. BTo help the resident sit up straight in a wheelchair all day
3. CTo keep the resident's heels pressed firmly on the mattress
4. DTo raise the resident's head and shoulders during meals in bed

Why should the bottom sheets of a bed be kept tight and free of wrinkles?

1. AWrinkled sheets make the resident feel colder
2. BWrinkles make the bed look untidy to visitors and inspectors
3. CWrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
4. DTight sheets keep the mattress from moving

A resident with arthritis is slow to button his shirt but wants to do it himself. The nursing assistant is running late. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AButton the shirt for him to save time
2. BTell him to wear a shirt without buttons from now on
3. CLeave him alone and come back after lunch
4. DAllow him time and encourage him to finish it himself

A resident with dementia says bugs are crawling on the wall and she is frightened. What is the best response?

1. AReassure her she is safe, check for shadows and tell the nurse
2. BTell her firmly that there are no bugs and she is imagining things
3. CLeave her alone so she can calm down
4. DPretend to squash the bugs on the wall