Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Where should the drainage bag of a urinary catheter be kept?

1. AHooked over the raised side rail
2. BOn the floor under the bed, where it is out of the way
3. COn the bed next to the resident's hip
4. DBelow the level of the bladder, off the floor

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. BPour it straight from the bottle onto the resident's back
3. CWarm it, for example in the hands or a basin of warm water
4. DMix it with rubbing alcohol to make it spread better

During handwashing at a sink, in which direction should the fingertips point?

1. AAny direction, as long as soap is used
2. BDownward, lower than the wrists
3. CToward the nursing assistant's face
4. DUpward, higher than the elbows

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

1. ACleaning the mouth only once a day
2. BLarge glasses of water every hour
3. CLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
4. DFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

1. AA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
2. BA busy room with music, television and many visitors
3. CA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
4. DA new room each week so the resident does not get bored

How is height measured for a resident who cannot stand?

1. AWith a tape measure while the resident lies flat in bed
2. BBy measuring the resident sitting in a wheelchair
3. CBy asking the resident's family how tall the resident is
4. DBy estimating from the resident's shoe size

An alert resident tells the nursing assistant that she is leaving the facility today and starts packing. No discharge is planned. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the nurse right away and stay with the resident
2. BHelp her pack and walk her to the front door
3. CLock her in her room until she changes her mind about leaving
4. DTake her suitcase away and hide it

A resident with dementia picks at her food and keeps walking away from the dining table. Which approach is most helpful?

1. ATake her tray away, because she is clearly not hungry today
2. BOffer finger foods she can eat easily, even while walking
3. CFeed her quickly before she can stand up
4. DRestrain her in the chair until she finishes