Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does HIPAA protect?

1. AThe quality of food served to residents
2. BThe privacy of residents' health information
3. CThe wages and working hours of staff
4. DFire safety rules in health care facilities

What is one effect of a cold application?

1. AIt increases swelling in the area
2. BIt raises the temperature of the area
3. CIt widens the blood vessels and increases bleeding
4. DIt reduces swelling and numbs pain

What does the term dyspnea mean?

1. AA complete stop in breathing
2. BPain or burning when urinating
3. CDifficult or labored breathing
4. DA heart rate that is too fast

A resident is receiving a tube feeding. How should the head of the bed be positioned?

1. AFlat, with the resident lying on the back
2. BRaised, usually at least 30 degrees
3. CLowered below the level of the feet
4. DRaised only during the night

What is "sundowning" in a resident with dementia?

1. AMore confusion and agitation late in the day
2. BA skin reaction after time spent outside in the sun
3. CA drop in blood pressure that happens only at night
4. DSleeping most of the day and staying awake all night by choice

During perineal care for a male resident, how is the tip of the penis cleaned?

1. AIn a circular motion, starting at the urethral opening and moving outward
2. BFrom the anus forward toward the urethral opening
3. CIn a circular motion, starting at the outer edge and moving toward the opening
4. DBack and forth with the same part of the washcloth

A dying resident no longer wants to eat or drink. Her family urges the nursing assistant to make her eat. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the family that eating no longer matters and nothing can be done
2. BStop offering any food or drink
3. CFeed her the whole meal even if she turns her head away from the spoon
4. DOffer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse

A resident asks the nursing assistant to sign as a witness on her new will. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the resident wills are not allowed in the facility
2. BSign it and keep a copy for the resident's family
3. CTell the nurse, who will follow facility policy
4. DSign it right away to keep the resident happy