Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

In a resident with darker skin, which change may be an early sign of a pressure injury?

1. ASkin that looks the same as the surrounding skin and feels normal
2. BA freckle that the resident has had for many years
3. CA small amount of dry skin on the elbows
4. DA darker or purplish area, or one warmer or firmer than nearby skin

Which food is counted as fluid intake?

1. AScrambled eggs
2. BMashed potatoes
3. CIce cream
4. DA slice of bread

Where are a resident's dentures stored when they are not being worn?

1. AIn a cup of hot water to keep them clean
2. BDry in the bedside drawer
3. CIn a labeled denture cup with cool water
4. DWrapped in a paper napkin on the meal tray

A resident speaks only Spanish, and the nursing assistant speaks only English. What is the best way to communicate important information?

1. AAvoid talking to the resident as much as possible
2. BAsk the resident's 9-year-old grandchild to translate
3. CAsk the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
4. DSpeak English louder and more slowly

A resident wears a nasal cannula. Where should the nursing assistant check for skin irritation?

1. AOn the soles of the feet and the heels
2. BUnder the arms and around the neck
3. CBehind the ears and around the nostrils
4. DOn the back of the hands

How can a stool specimen be kept from being contaminated?

1. AHave the resident urinate first and keep toilet paper out of it
2. BCollect the specimen from the toilet water after flushing
3. CMix the stool with water before putting it in the container
4. DLeave the specimen uncovered in the bathroom until the end of the shift

A resident whose wife died recently stays in his room, eats little and says he does not want to see anyone. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave him alone, because he has said that he wants to be alone
2. BSpend time with him, listen and report the changes
3. CTell him he must cheer up because life goes on
4. DInsist that he attend every activity today

While emptying a catheter bag, the nursing assistant notices that the urine is pink-red. The resident has no known reason for this. What should be done?

1. AEmpty the bag and say nothing, since the color may be from food
2. BReport it promptly and save the urine if policy says so
3. CGive the resident extra fluids and check next week
4. DDisconnect the catheter to see if the color changes