CNA Class Q's

Which of the following is usually NOT a long-term care facility?
a) sub-acute care facility
b) hospital
c) board and care facility
d) assisted living facility

b) hospital

The word "nutrition" relates to what?
a) bathing
b) toileting
c) foods
d) recreation

c) foods

OBRA is a government act that relates to setting standards for what?
a) drug therapy
b) long-term care
c) emergency room
d) outpatient care

b) long-term care

Under OBRA, a nursing assistant must have at least how many hours of training?
a) 25
b) 50
c) 75
d) 100

c) 75

Which institution usually hires its own physicians?
a) HMO
b) PPO
c) DRG
d) MEDICAID

a) HMO

Informed consent means the resident must:
a) undergo a procedure whether the resident wants it or not.
b) undergo a procedure only when he or she doesn't want it.
c) understand and give consent to a procedure before it is performed.
d) give consent after

c) understand and give consent to a procedure before it is performed

According to the Resident's Bill of Rights, which of the following statements is false?
a) resident has the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law
b) abusing a resident is against the law
c) critically ill residents are never allowed vis

c) critically ill residents are never allowed visitors

Threatening to use physical violence against a resident is an example of:
a) battery
b) reprisal
c) assault
d) discrimination

c) assault

Two residents are overheard gossiping about another resident. What is the best action the nursing assistant can take?
a) encourage the residents to talk about something they enjoy doing
b) have them gossip about another resident instead
c) yell at them
d)

a) encourage the residents to talk about something they enjoy doing

Which of the following is an example of negligence?
a) treating all residents with respect and courtesy
b) gossiping about a resident
c) serving a resident the wrong diet
d) assaulting the resident

c) serving a resident the wrong diet

Which of the following is NOT an ethical responsibility of the nursing assistant as an employee?
a) being on time for work
b) being absent as little as possible
c) being helpful, friendly, and cooperative
d) working independently from your coworkers

d) working independently from your coworkers

Which of the following is NOT an ethical responsibility of the nursing assistant in his or her relationship with the resident?
a) looking professional, neat and clean
b) putting personal needs aside and taking care of your resident's needs first
c) paying

c) paying the resident's bills

When is it ethical to share information about a resident?
a) any time
b) only when it is someone else's resident
c) when the information is needed to provide care or treatment
d) when you are with other staff members.

c) when the information is needed to provide care or treatment

Which is probably NOT a cause of stress at home?
a) working "two jobs"
b) the loss of a loved one
c) a caring friend
d) lack of sleep

c) a caring friend

A nurse's entries in a resident's chart should be?
a) objective
b) subjective
c) written in felt pen
d) written in pencil

a) objective

Which of the following statements is objective?
a) the resident looks thin
b) the resident is depressed
c) the resident's dress is appropriate
d) the resident weighs 105lbs

d) the resident weighs 105lbs

An objective statement is:
a) temperature is 98.6�F
b) the resident feels hot
c) the resident looks hot
d) the resident is very hot

a) temperature is 98.6�F

Which of the following statements is subjective?
a) the resident gained 6lbs
b) the resident ambulates without assistance
c) the resident is uncooperative
d) the resident cannot state his or her own name

c) the resident is uncooperative

Which item listed below is probably NOT in the room kit in the resident unit?
a) water jug
b) basin
c) ashtray
d) washcloth

c) ashtray

Which statement describes a baseline assessment?
a) weighing the resident
b) performing a series of observations on the new resident
c) observing the resident's height
d) preparing the resident unit

a) weighing the resident

In preparing the resident unit for a new resident, how should the bed be left?
a) stripped
b) stripped with new sheets folded and ready to put on
c) made up with the blanket tucked under the pillow at the head of the bed
d) made up with sheets and blanket

d) made up with sheets and blankets folded neatly downward at the food of the bed

Which item is probably NOT part of the equipment needed to perform an initial observation on a resident?
a) thermometer
b) stethescope
c) hypodermic syringe
d) watch with second hand

c) hypodermic syringe

What should you do with the resident's valuables during the transfer?
a) leave them behind in the old room
b) give them to the resident's roommate to hold
c) list them, put them in a bag, and carry them along
d) move them to the new room first

c) list them, put them in a bag, and carry them along

What might you tell the nurse and nursing assistant in the resident's new area?
a) your own name
b) anything that would help them care for the resident
c) how to do these duties
d) how to prepare the resident unit

b) anything that would help them care for the resident

Before a discharge, check with the nurse for any medications the resident is taking so you can do what?
a) discard them
b) reuse them with another resident
c) send them with the resident
d) give them back to the nurse

d) give them back to the nurse

What body part works like a hinge, a ball-and-socket, or a pivot?
a) ligament
b) tendon
c) joint
d) bone

c) joint

A fracture is:
a) change in alignment of bones at the joint
b) similar to a sprain
c) a crack or break in a bone
d) an inflammation of the bursa

c) a crack or break in a bone

The skeletal structure or bones:
a) act as shock absorbers
b) prevent other bones from rubbing together
c) provide heat and protection
d) give the body structure and support

d) give the body structure and support

Which of the following conditions result from muscle's inactivity?
a) paralysis
b) multiple sclerosis
c) atrophy
d) muscular dystrophy

c) atrophy

How can urinary tract infections (UTIs) be prevented?
a) wipe the urinary and anal areas from front to back
b) reduce the amount of fluids the resident drinks every day
c) have the resident take long walks on a regular basis
d) there is no way you can pre

a) wipe the urinary and anal areas from front to back

Mr. Bowman was unable to get to the bathroom in time to relieve himself and urinated in his pants. How should the nursing assistant react?
a) scold him
b) tell him he can't have dessert for a week
c) tell the other residents what he did
d) assure him that

d) assure him that you understand and, if he requires assistance, help him clean his clothing

On average, how much urine has to collect in the bladder to create an urge to urinate?
a) 250cc
b) 500cc
c) 1000cc
d) 25cc

a) 250cc

An indwelling catheter is inserted into the:
a) kidney
b) ureter
c) bladder
d) liver

c) bladder

Age changes exhibited by older men include:
a) increase in muscular tone in bladder
b) decrease in the kidney's ability to filter waste from the blood
c) shrinking of the prostate
d) hardening of the urethra

b) decrease in the kidney's ability to filter waste from the blood

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the nursing assistant as an employee?
a) reporting to work on time
b) getting along with co-workers
c) supervising other workers
d) notifying his or her supervisor when ill

c) supervising other workers

What are some activities of daily living in a long-term care facility?
a) bathing
b) oral hygiene
c) grooming
d) feeding
e) all of the above

e) all of the above

Recognizing a resident as an individual is an example of recognizing what kind of need?
a) psychological
b) physical
c) sexual
d) social

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Which of the following statements is true about meeting the resident's physical needs?
a) the resident should be encouraged to be as dependent as possible
b) the nursing assistant won't spend much time fulfilling the needs
c) the amount of assistance requ

c) the amount of assistance required will depend on each resident's abilities

In describing the qualities of a good nursing assistant, which of the following would NOT apply?
a) enjoys working with people
b) honest
c) compassionate
d) uncooperative

d) uncooperative

Which of the following statements is true about DRGs?
a) the government pays a set amount for each medical condition
b) the government pays whatever it costs to cure the condition
c) the government will not pay for them
d) the government pays 50% of the c

a) the government pays a set amount for each medical condition

define psychosocial

An individual's mental or emotional processes combined with ability to interact with others

define: activities of daily living

Common tasks such as dressing, eating, grooming, or bathing

define assault

physical violence or a threat to use violence against someone

define discrimination

act of treating someone unfairly based on sex, race, religion, or ethnic origin

define negligence

failure to give proper care, resulting in physical or emotional harm to resident

define confidentiality

not revealing information about residents except within the healthcare team

define stress

tension and nervousness that build up in a person

define: objective observation

observation based on facts you can see

define: subjective observation

observation based on what you think

define anatomy

parts of the body

T/F: People tend to get taller as they age.

False

T/F: The only reason for a discharge is improvement in the resident's conditions.

True

T/F: One reason for a transfer might be a change in a resident's condition.

True

T/F: You should refer all questions from a new resident to your supervisor.

False

T/F: It is okay to erase errors in a resident's chart.

False

T/F: Talking to your supervisor and co-workers can be one way of dealing with stress.

True

T/F: Learning about different cultures can enrich our lives.

True

T/F: When caring for a resident, it is okay to question your supervisor's instructions if you think they do not meet the resident's needs.

True

T/F: Teamwork among the staff and residents is not particularly important in a long-term care facility.

False

T/F: A resident has the right to complain about the facility, its car, and its staff members.

True