Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter?

1. AA tube that stays in the bladder to drain urine continuously
2. BA tube that drains fluid from the stomach
3. CA tube put in and removed right away to empty the bladder once
4. DA condom-like device worn over the penis

Which of these is recorded as fluid output?

1. ACoffee at breakfast
2. BFluid given through an IV line
3. CVomit (emesis)
4. DTube feeding

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

1. AStudy of
2. BSurgical removal
3. CA surgical opening to the outside
4. DInflammation

A resident says, "My stomach hurts." How should this be documented?

1. AIn the resident's own words, in quotation marks
2. BAs "Resident is complaining again"
3. CIt should not be documented because it cannot be seen
4. DAs "Resident has a stomach ulcer"

A resident is anxious before a medical test tomorrow. What is the best way for the nursing assistant to help?

1. AListen to her concerns calmly and tell the nurse about her worries
2. BTell her there is nothing to worry about and change the subject
3. CExplain the test results that she is likely to receive
4. DTell her that she is being silly

After a resident has been incontinent of urine, what helps protect the skin?

1. ALeaving the wet brief in place until the next scheduled two-hour check
2. BCovering the skin with a thick layer of powder
3. CRubbing the area hard with a dry towel to bring back circulation
4. DPrompt cleaning and drying, and a barrier cream if the care plan says so

While walking, a resident with Parkinson's disease suddenly "freezes" and cannot move his feet. What may help?

1. APull him forward firmly by the arm to restart walking
2. BLet go of the gait belt so he can find his balance
3. CTell him to hurry before he falls
4. DStay calm and give a cue, such as counting a rhythm

A busy nurse asks the nursing assistant to give a resident the pills in a medicine cup. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the pills, because the nurse is the supervisor
2. BPolitely decline: giving medicines is outside their scope
3. CGive the pills but not write anything down
4. DGive the pills only if the resident clearly agrees to take them