Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Which food is high in sodium and is usually limited on a low-sodium diet?

1. AFresh steamed carrots
2. BCanned soup
3. CA fresh apple
4. DPlain cooked rice

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

1. AAcceptance
2. BBargaining
3. CDenial
4. DDepression

What does the abbreviation PRN mean?

1. ABefore meals
2. BEvery night
3. CAs needed
4. DBy mouth

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. BBack and forth with the same part of the washcloth
3. CIn a circular motion, starting at the outer edge and moving toward the opening
4. DFrom the anus forward toward the urethral opening

A resident with dementia asks the same question many times. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her to write the answer down and stop asking
2. BRemind her she has already asked several times
3. CIgnore the question until she stops asking
4. DAnswer calmly each time, using the same simple words

Which signs are typical of Parkinson's disease?

1. AA fast heartbeat, sweating and shakiness from low blood sugar
2. BSudden weakness on one side and slurred speech
3. CHigh fever, stiff neck and a rash
4. DTremor, stiff muscles, slow movement and a shuffling walk

A resident who uses oxygen by nasal cannula has dry, cracked lips and asks for petroleum jelly. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the nurse and use a water-based lubricant if approved
2. BApply petroleum jelly to the lips and nostrils to soothe the dryness
3. CTurn off the oxygen while applying the jelly
4. DRemove the cannula for the rest of the day

A resident lying in bed begins to vomit. What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. ALeave the room to get clean linen from the supply room first
2. BGive the resident a large glass of water
3. CLay the resident flat on the back
4. DTurn the resident's head to the side or help them sit up