Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does NPO mean on a resident's care plan?

1. ANo physical outings
2. BNormal portions only
3. CNothing by mouth
4. DNutrition plan optional

What is reminiscence therapy?

1. AKeeping residents away from family photographs
2. BEncouraging residents to talk about their past memories
3. CExercising the residents' arms and legs every morning
4. DCorrecting residents each time they get the date wrong

Which of these is an objective observation?

1. AThe resident says she feels dizzy
2. BThe skin on the resident's left heel is red
3. CThe resident reports feeling sad today
4. DThe resident says his stomach hurts

A resident with an IV line needs a clean gown. How is the old gown removed?

1. AFrom the arm without the IV first, then the bag and tubing are slid through the sleeve
2. BAfter disconnecting the IV tubing from the bag
3. CFrom the arm with the IV first, after clamping the tubing
4. DBy cutting the sleeve off the IV arm

When cleaning dentures at a sink, why is the sink lined with a towel or partly filled with water?

1. ATo soak up any toothpaste that falls
2. BTo keep the water from getting too hot
3. CTo cushion the dentures in case they are dropped
4. DTo make the denture cleaner work faster on stains

How can a nursing assistant encourage a resident to drink more fluids?

1. ATell the resident to drink a liter at once in the morning
2. BOffer preferred drinks often and keep fresh water within reach
3. COffer fluids only at mealtimes
4. DPut the water pitcher on a shelf across the room

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

During morning care, a usually talkative resident is quiet, her face is flushed and her skin feels hot. What should the nursing assistant report?

1. AThat the resident is in a bad mood today and does not want to talk
2. BHer change in behavior, flushed face, hot skin and temperature if taken
3. CThat the resident probably has the flu and should stay in her room
4. DNothing yet, because she may simply be tired from a poor night's sleep