Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is involuntary seclusion?

1. AA short rest period after lunch
2. BKeeping a resident apart from others against their will
3. CA private room requested by the family
4. DA resident choosing to stay alone in their own room all day

Which organ stores urine until it is passed?

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

What is an occupied bed?

1. AA bed that is reserved for a new admission
2. BA bed that is made while the resident stays in it
3. CA bed that is made while the resident is out of the room
4. DA bed with the top sheets folded to the foot for surgery

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

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

How should the nursing assistant check the water temperature before a resident gets into a tub bath?

1. AUse the hottest water that the tap allows to keep the resident warm
2. BTest it with the fingertips, which are the most sensitive part of the hand
3. CAsk the resident to put a foot in and decide
4. DUse a bath thermometer or test it on the inner wrist, then let the resident check it

A resident has just finished a cup of hot tea. When should the nursing assistant take her oral temperature?

1. AAfter waiting about 15 minutes
2. BAfter she drinks a glass of ice water
3. CAfter waiting about 1 minute
4. DRight away, while she is still sitting up

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. ADisconnect the catheter to see if the color changes
2. BEmpty the bag and say nothing, since the color may be from food
3. CReport it promptly and save the urine if policy says so
4. DGive the resident extra fluids and check next week

During morning care, a resident with dementia suddenly hits the nursing assistant and shouts. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave the resident alone for the rest of the shift without telling anyone
2. BStep back, stay calm, keep the resident safe and try again later
3. CHold the resident's arms down firmly to finish the care
4. DRaise their voice so the resident knows the behavior is unacceptable