Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

How many milliliters are in one fluid ounce, as commonly used for intake and output?

1. A15 mL
2. B30 mL
3. C100 mL
4. D5 mL

What does "non-weight-bearing" (NWB) mean on a care plan?

1. AThe resident may carry only light objects
2. BThe resident must not be weighed on a scale
3. CThe resident must not put any weight on the affected leg
4. DThe resident may put full weight on the affected leg when walking

In Kübler-Ross's stages of grief, which stage is usually listed first?

1. ABargaining
2. BAcceptance
3. CDepression
4. DDenial

Which measure is an alternative to using a restraint?

1. ALocking a tray table against the resident's chest in the chair
2. BTucking the sheets in so tightly that the resident cannot get up
3. CA regular toileting schedule and frequent checks
4. DAsking the nurse for a sedative so the resident stays still

A resident with a swallowing problem has just finished eating. How should the resident be positioned?

1. ATurned onto the stomach to rest
2. BReclined with the feet raised above the head
3. CLaid flat right away so the food settles
4. DKept sitting upright for at least 30 minutes

When should an ostomy pouch usually be emptied?

1. AOnce a week, when the whole pouch is changed
2. BOnly when it is completely full
3. COnly at bedtime
4. DWhen it is about one-third to one-half full

A resident with COPD is short of breath and asks the nursing assistant to turn up her oxygen. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her to rest quietly and wait until the nurse comes by on the next round
2. BHelp her sit up, explain only the nurse adjusts oxygen, and call the nurse
3. CTurn the oxygen off for a while and open a window for fresh air
4. DTurn the oxygen up a little, then tell the nurse what was done

At lunch, a nursing assistant is not sure which of two residents with similar names is sitting at the table. What should the nursing assistant do before serving the tray?

1. ACheck identity by facility policy and compare it with the diet card
2. BAsk another resident at the table which of the two is which
3. CServe both trays at once and let the two residents choose
4. DGive the tray to whichever of the two residents looks most ready to eat