CNA Introduction
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aid?
a) taking a Dr's order;
b) participating in a resident's care planning;
c) changing a sterile wound dressing;
d) giving medications to a resident
b) participating in a resident's care planning
When is it okay to discuss a resident's personal health information in public?
never
What is the best way to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than you?
use pictures & gestures
RACE as a safety rule means:
a. Run to A Close Exit
b. Residents Are to be Cared for Excellently
c. Remove A Canister Extinguisher
d. Remove residents, Activate 9-1-1, Contain fire, Extinguish or Evacuate
d. Remove residents, Activate 9-1-1, Contain fire, Extinguish or Evacuate
Which of the following would be considered mandated reporters?
a. everyone employed in the facility
b. the administrator & DON
c. Everyone except dietary
d. the charge nurses & CNAs
a. everyone employed in the facility
Method or way of doing something
Procedure
An NA looks into a resident's room to see another CNA hitting the resident. What should the NA do?
enter room immediately and provide for resident's safety.
What should you consider before touching a resident who is crying?
a. whether they have family who visits regularly
b. whether they have been sad lately
c. their cultural background
d. their recent vital signs
c. their cultural background
Abdominal thrusts are used for residents who are what?
choking
Which of the following does a CNA need to do in order to keep their certification?
a. obtain at least 48 hours of CEUs every year
b. nothing, because it's automatically renewed every 2 years
c. work at least 2 hours as a paid employee in nursing field
d. keep record clear of abuse, neglect, etc.
d. keep record clear of abuse, neglect, etc.
How often must a CNA renew their certification?
Every 2 years
Which of the following is the ombudsman's responsibility?
a. creating special diets
b. investigating and resolving complaints
c. assisting with facility budget
d. helping with care procedures
b. investigating and resolving complaints
Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation?
a. do you want to wear this outfit?
b. is the water warm enough?
c. are you feeling tired today?
d. what are your favorite foods?
d. what are your favorite foods?
What is your MAIN responsibility for a resident having a seizure?
All of the following are examples of abuse except:
a. leaving res. in a wet/soiled bed
b. threatening to withhold meals
c. leaving res. alone in the shower
d. restraining res. according to Dr. order
d. restraining res. according to Dr. order
Which is not within the scope of practice for a CNA?
a. giving a bed bath
b. helping resident eat
c. inserting tubes into a resident's body
d. transferring res. from bed to chair
c. inserting tubes into a resident's body
Why should an NA never ignore a resident's request (if within reason)?
Can be considered neglect
get their attention
While giving a bed bath you hear the door alarm suddenly go off. What should you do?
a. stop the bed bath and check the location of all your assigned residents
b. report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately
c. wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops
d. make sure the resident being bathed is safe and go check the door right away
d. make sure the resident being bathed is safe and go check the door right away
The ability to think clearly and logically is known as:
cognition
The line of authority in a facility is known as the _______ __ _________
chain of command
An ethical code of conduct for workers to follow that specify how resident's must be treated while living in the facility is known as:
a. Title 22
b. OBRA
c. Resident Rights
d. scope of practice
c. Resident Rights
Which of the following does not help when communicating with a visually impaired resident?
a. announce self before entering
b. use clock method to explain location of food items on tray
c. yell out to the resident when entering room
d. never moving furniture without telling the resident
c. yell out to the resident when entering room
When is the best time to prepare for a disaster?
before it happens
When communicating with a resident, how can you be a good listener?
restating their message in your own words