Types of Care
Long-term care is usually offered in which type of facility?
A. Hospitals
B. Skilled nursing facilities
C. Adult day care centers
D. Rehabilitation facilities
B. Skilled nursing facilities
What should a nursing assistant do if they suspect that a resident is being abused?
A. They must prove that the abuse is occurring.
B. They must investigate the abuser.
C. They should do nothing; this is not their responsibility.
D. They must report it at once.
D. They must report it at once.
What are "ethics"?
A. The moral knowledge of right and wrong
B. Laws that govern healthcare workers
C. Suggestions about how to treat people
D. Ethics do not apply to healthcare workers
A. Moral knowledge of right and wrong
What is the primary reason HIPAA was passed?
A. To assist people with medical insurance
B. To regulate hours of training for nursing assistants
C. To protect the privacy of patient information
D. To provide health insurance for all citizens
C. To protect the privacy of patient information
CNAs are responsible to care for groups of residents and report back to the RN. Which nursing model is this?
A. Primary Nursing
B. Team Nursing
C. Functional Nursing
D. Task-centered nursing
B. Team Nursing
Who is the most important member of the care team?
A. The nursing assistant
B. The doctor or physician
C. The resident
D. The registered nurse
C. The resident
A resident's son is stealing her monthly checks from her mail. This is called:
A. Sexual abuse
B. Physical abuse
C. Emotional abuse
D. Financial abuse
D. Financial abuse
The nurse places a resident in a reclined position and places a tray in front of him, leaving him unable to get up. Which resident right is violated?
A. The right to participate in his own care.
B. The right to freedom from restraints.
C. The right to visitors
D. The right to be fully informed
B. The right to freedom from restraint
What is another term for HIPAA?
A. The Budget Act
B. The Privacy Act
C. The Insurance Act
D. The Healthcare Act
B. The Privacy Act
Medicare is a federal insurance program for which group of people?
A. People aged 65 and older, or with certain disabilities
B. People who have low income or certain disabilities
C. All people who need medical insurance
D. Only people who need special care.
A. People aged 65 and older, or with certain disabilities
Which type of care is provided to people who are likely to die within 6 months?
A. Chronic care
B. Hospital care
C. Acute care
D. Hospice care
D. Hospice care
Which of the following should cause a nursing assistant to suspect abuse?
A. Bruises in unusual places such as the back
B. A resident's shirt is soiled after a meal.
C. A resident has torn clothing that has not been repaired in months.
D. Call lights are not being answered in a timely manner.
A. Bruises in unusual places such as the back and abdomen
Which of these is an example of unethical behavior?
A. Reporting suspected abuse of a resident
B. Providing privacy during care
C. Graciously accepting a monetary gift from a resident
D. Treating all residents with respect
C. Graciously accepting a monetary gift from a resident
You observe a visitor stealing money from a patient's purse. What is your best action?
A. Confront the visitor and get the money back
B. Tell the patient that the visitor stole their money
C. Say nothing to protect confidentiality
D. Report this to the nurse immediately
D. Report this to the nurse immediately
How many hours of training does OBRA require nursing assistants to have?
A. At least 60 hours
B. At least 120 hours
C. At least 75 hours
D. At least 100 hours
C. At least 75 hours
A. Abuse
B. Neglect
C. Holistic care
D. Hospice care
C. Holistic care
Which of the following means to purposefully cause harm?
A. Abuse
B. Battery
C. Malpractice
D. Negligence
A. Abuse
Which of the following respects the rights of the resident during dressing?
A. Choose all clothing for the resident
B. Tell the resident to dress himself
C. Encourage the resident to dress quickly
D. Provide clothing choices and assist as needed
D. Provide clothing choices and assist as needed
A CNA answers the phone. The doctor needs to give orders for a resident. The CNA states she is a nurse and takes the message. What is this an example of?
A. Slander
B. Libel
C. Fraud
D. Abuse
C. Fraud
Which of the following is a responsibility of an ombudsman?
A. Hearing and resolving resident complaints
B. Planning a resident's care
C. Assisting a resident with toileting
D. Planning special diets for residents
A. Hearing and resolving resident complaints
Which of the following is true of residents in assisted living facilities?
A. They need more care than those in skilled care facilities.
B. They are generally more independent than nursing home residents.
C. They are likely to die within six months.
D. They need emergency or acute care.
B. They are generally more independent.
A nursing assistant threatens to withhold dinner from a resident for being uncooperative. This is:
A. Assault and emotional abuse
B. False imprisonment
C. Involuntary seclusion
D. Invasion of privacy
A. Assault and emotional abuse
Which of the following is an example of resident rights?
A. The right to make independent decisions
B. The right to be free from abuse
C. The right to privacy and confidentiality
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Your mother asks you about a patient you have been caring for that she knows from your neighborhood. What is your best response?
A. "She is walking a little better and may be discharged soon."
B. "I'm sorry, I can't give you any information."
C. "She isn't doing well; it's so sad."
D. "She's been really sad lately. Maybe you should go and visit her."
B. "I'm sorry, I can't give you any information."
Which of the following is an example of a sentinel event?
A. Patient falls out of bed and suffers a severe head injury.
B. Patient falls while in the shower and bruises her hip.
C. A CNA spills food on a resident.
D. A patient becomes angry at a CNA and files a complaint.
A. Patient falls out of bed and suffers a severe head injury