Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

With whom may a nursing assistant discuss a resident's care?

1. AOther residents who ask about their neighbor
2. BFriends outside work, as long as the resident's name is left out
3. CMembers of the care team who need the information
4. DAny visitor who says they are a friend

What does the abbreviation "ac" mean?

1. AAfter meals
2. BAt bedtime
3. CAs needed
4. DBefore meals

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

1. AThe ureter
2. BThe bladder
3. CThe kidney
4. DThe liver

Which practice helps prevent skin tears in an older resident?

1. AHolding the resident firmly by the wrists during transfers
2. BUsing a lift sheet instead of pulling on the arms or legs
3. CSecuring dressings and tubing with strong adhesive tape on the skin
4. DRubbing the skin briskly with a towel after bathing

How is a standard bedpan positioned under a resident?

1. AWith the wider, rounded end under the buttocks
2. BWith the narrow, flat end placed under the buttocks
3. CPlaced sideways across the bed
4. DUnder the resident's lower back

When should a specimen container be labeled?

1. AAt the end of the shift, with all the other specimens
2. BAt the bedside, with the correct name, date and time
3. COnly after it reaches the laboratory
4. DNever, because the lab can guess whose it is

A resident with dementia becomes upset when asked to choose from all the clothes in her closet. Which approach best supports her?

1. APut her in a hospital gown for the day
2. BChoose all her clothes for her without asking
3. COffer a choice between two outfits
4. DTell her she must decide quickly

A resident's tube feeding pump begins to alarm. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ADisconnect the tubing from the resident
2. BTurn the pump off and leave it off
3. CTell the nurse right away
4. DChange the pump settings to stop the alarm