Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

  1. AThe bladder
  2. BThe ureter
  3. CThe kidney
  4. DThe liver
2.Easy

Which areas are washed in a partial bath?

  1. AFace, hands, underarms and perineum
  2. BLegs, feet and back only
  3. CHair, scalp, face and neck only
  4. DBack, chest and arms only
3.Easy

A resident has weakness on one side of the body. Which arm goes into the shirt sleeve first?

  1. AThe weak (affected) arm
  2. BWhichever arm is closer to the nursing assistant
  3. CBoth arms at the same time
  4. DThe strong (unaffected) arm
4.Medium

When is an incident report usually completed?

  1. AOnly when a resident asks for one
  2. BWhen something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury
  3. CAt the end of every shift, even if nothing unusual happened
  4. DOnly when a resident dies
5.Medium

What is the goal of a bladder retraining program?

  1. ATo limit all fluids so the resident needs the toilet less
  2. BTo insert a urinary catheter to empty the bladder
  3. CTo keep the resident in incontinence briefs at all times
  4. DTo regain bladder control by toileting on a set schedule
6.Medium

A resident with one weak leg is climbing stairs with the nursing assistant. Which leg should step up first?

  1. AWhichever leg feels less tired that day
  2. BThe weaker leg, then the stronger leg
  3. CThe stronger leg, then the weaker leg
  4. DBoth legs at the same time
7.Hard

While being fed, a resident coughs after each sip and his voice sounds wet and gurgly. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AGive more fluid to wash the food down
  2. BLower the head of the bed so he can rest
  3. CSpeed up the feeding so the meal is over before he tires out
  4. DStop feeding, keep him upright and report it to the nurse
8.Hard

An older resident who has been in bed for a week develops a cough, a fever and fast breathing. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AKeep her lying flat in bed and give her extra fluids lying down
  2. BReport the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia
  3. CEncourage her to stay in bed for another week
  4. DRecord the signs and wait for them to go away

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The bladder
  2. 2. A · Face, hands, underarms and perineum
  3. 3. A · The weak (affected) arm
  4. 4. B · When something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury
  5. 5. D · To regain bladder control by toileting on a set schedule
  6. 6. C · The stronger leg, then the weaker leg
  7. 7. D · Stop feeding, keep him upright and report it to the nurse
  8. 8. B · Report the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia

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