Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What does the abbreviation SOB mean in a resident's chart?

1. AStart of bath
2. BShortness of breath
3. CSitting on bed
4. DSide of bed

What does a long-term care ombudsman do?

1. APlans the weekly menu for the facility kitchen
2. BAdvocates for residents and helps resolve their complaints
3. CGives residents their medicines and treatments during the night
4. DHires and evaluates the nursing assistants

Which signs are typical of shock?

1. ANormal skin color and a steady pulse
2. BPale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse
3. CWarm skin and a very high blood pressure
4. DRed, hot, dry skin and a slow, strong pulse

How can a stool specimen be kept from being contaminated?

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

How should a resident's bedpan be stored?

1. AOn the floor under the bed without cleaning
2. BCleaned and kept in its proper place, never on the overbed table
3. COn the overbed table so that the resident can easily reach it
4. DIn the bedside drawer with the resident's clothes

Why does a resident sit on the edge of the bed for a short time (dangle) before standing?

1. ATo give the bed time to lower itself
2. BTo let the blood pressure adjust and prevent dizziness
3. CTo warm the feet before putting on shoes
4. DTo stretch the muscles of the lower back before standing up

A resident with an ileostomy has red, sore skin around the stoma. Why is the skin around an ileostomy at special risk?

1. AThe pouch is changed too often and pulls off the skin
2. BThe resident's skin is allergic to the stoma itself
3. CThe output is hard and dry and scrapes the skin as it passes
4. DIts liquid output contains enzymes that irritate the skin

A resident on a fluid restriction asks the nursing assistant for another large glass of water. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AIgnore the request and change the subject
2. BGive the water, because residents always have the right to make their own choices
3. CExplain the plan kindly, offer mouth care and tell the nurse about the request
4. DGive the water but leave it off the intake record