Holiday Trivia
Terms and Definitions
(Hope you were paying attention in spoons)
CNA
It happened in 2025
Absolutely Random, nothing to do with Health Tech or the holidays
100

In many countries, people hang this plant in their home at Christmas, and tradition says that anyone standing beneath it should kiss.

Mistletoe 

100

 This word means loss of bladder or bowel control

Incontinence

100

What is a normal oral temperature for an adult? (In Fahrenheit) 

A.  92

B.  95

C.  98.6

D.  101.1

C.  98.6

100

This music superstar made headlines in 2025 for her engagement to an NFL star.

Taylor Swift

100

This fruit is often mistaken for a vegetable

Tomato

200

This New York City landmark has hosted a New Year’s Eve ball drop since 1907.

Time Square

200

This word means treating a patient with respect, privacy, and worth

Dignity

200

A resident does not hear well.  What is the best way to communicate?

A.  Speak loudly from across the room

B.  Turn off the TV and face the resident

C.  Ask other staff to speak for you.

D.  Write everything down instead of talking

B.  Turn off the TV and face the resident.

200

This female artist held a free concert that brought together over 2.5 million fans.  It became the highest attended concert by a female artist in history, surpassing Madonna who previously held the record at the same venue.

Lady Gaga

200

What type of house does SpongeBob live in?

A pineapple under the sea

300

This Holiday might also be referred to as the Festival of Lights

Hanukkah

300

Using proper movement and posture to prevent injury when lifting or moving patients

Body Mechanics

300

What is the safest way for a CNA to lift an object?

A.  Bend at the waist

B.  Keep feet together

C.  Bend at the knees and use leg muscles

D.  Twist back and forth while lifting

C.  Bend at the knees and use leg muscles

300

This You tube creator was awarded Creator of the Year in 2025.

Mr. Beast

300

Baby goats are called this.

Kids

400

In the movie Home Alone, Kevin's family flies to this city.

Paris

400

Information you can see or measure (vital signs, skin color)

Objective Data

400

Before helping the resident eat what is the first thing the CNA should do?

A.  Put on Gloves

B.  Wash the resident's hands

C.  Raise the bed

D.  Ask the resident what they want for dessert

B.  Wash the resident's hands

400

Dictionary.com selected this as their word of the year for 2025.

"Six-Seven"

400

Where is the tallest building located.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
500
In Spain it is said that if you eat 12 of these at midnight it will bring you good luck in the new year.

Grapes

500

A person who listens to residents’ concerns and helps solve problems in nursing homes

Ombudsman

500

A resident who cannot move on their own should be repositioned at least every:

A.  15 minutes

B.  2 hours

C.  8 hours

D.  Only when getting in and out of bed or wheelchair

B.  2 hours

500

In 2025 this profession was named most trusted profession for the 23rd year in a row.

Nurses

500

Mario's brother in Nintendo games is named________

Luigi

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