Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

How should the amount of urine in a measuring container (graduate) be read?

1. AEstimated from the color of the urine
2. BHeld at waist level while gently tilting it
3. CHeld up above eye level toward a light
4. DOn a flat surface, at eye level

Before applying lotion during a back rub, what should the nursing assistant do with it?

1. AChill it in the refrigerator to soothe the skin
2. BMix it with rubbing alcohol to make it spread better
3. CWarm it, for example in the hands or a basin of warm water
4. DPour it straight from the bottle onto the resident's back

What does the term dysphagia mean?

1. ADifficulty seeing
2. BDifficulty speaking
3. CDifficulty breathing
4. DDifficulty swallowing

A resident refuses a shower. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the shower anyway, because it is on the care plan
2. BAsk the family to persuade the resident to agree
3. CRespect the refusal, ask about the reason, offer another option and tell the nurse
4. DSkip the shower without telling anyone

How should the drainage tubing of a urinary catheter be arranged while the resident is in bed?

1. ATucked under the resident's leg to hold it in place
2. BCoiled on the bed, secured and free of kinks
3. CLooped below the bag so urine collects in the loop
4. DTied in a knot to keep it from moving

Which way of giving directions works best for a resident with dementia?

1. AShort, simple sentences with one step at a time
2. BAll the steps at once, so the resident can plan ahead
3. CWritten instructions left on the bedside table
4. DDetailed explanations of why each step is needed

A resident with an anxiety disorder is breathing fast and says her heart is pounding and she feels she is going to die. What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. AHave her breathe into a plastic bag
2. BAsk her to walk around the hallway quickly to calm herself down
3. CStay with her, speak calmly and call the nurse to check her
4. DTell her it is only anxiety and leave the room

While emptying an ostomy pouch, the nursing assistant notices that the stoma is dark purple-black. What should be done?

1. AClean it with soap and water and record it
2. BApply a new pouch and check again tomorrow
3. CReport it to the nurse immediately
4. DCover it with a gauze pad and tell the next shift