Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

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

What are activities of daily living (ADLs)?

1. ASocial events that the activities staff plan each week
2. BExercises that a resident does with the physical therapist
3. CEveryday self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating
4. DMedical tests that the nurse does every day

In which direction is a female resident's perineal area cleaned?

1. AFrom back to front
2. BIn circles starting at the anus
3. CFrom front to back
4. DIn any direction, if a clean washcloth is used

How should a nursing assistant count a resident's respirations?

1. ACounting each rise and each fall of the chest as separate breaths
2. BFor 10 seconds, then multiplying by six
3. CAfter asking the resident to breathe normally for one minute
4. DWithout telling the resident, while still holding the wrist

Which team member usually helps a resident relearn daily activities such as dressing and using adapted eating utensils?

1. AThe occupational therapist
2. BThe speech-language pathologist
3. CThe pharmacist
4. DThe dietitian

When applying a condom catheter, what is important?

1. AApply it as tightly as possible so that urine cannot leak out
2. BLeave space at the tip and never wrap tape tightly around the penis
3. CSecure it with regular adhesive tape wrapped around the base
4. DLeave the same catheter on for a whole week

Which resident is at the greatest risk of developing a pressure injury?

1. AA thin resident who is incontinent, cannot move in bed and eats poorly
2. BA resident who walks daily and eats all meals
3. CA resident with good nutrition who changes position often
4. DA resident who sits in a chair for about an hour and then walks to lunch

A nursing assistant took an unopened package of gauze into the room of a resident on contact precautions but did not use it. What should be done with it?

1. AReturn it to the clean supply cart, because the package was never opened
2. BUse it for the next resident on the hallway who needs a dressing
3. CWipe it with alcohol and put it at the nurses' station
4. DKeep it in that room or throw it away; never return it to clean supply