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A CNA sees a resident’s call light on but does not respond for over an hour. The resident falls. This is an example of:
A. Assault
B. Neglect
C. Battery
D. Malpractice
What is
B. Neglect
Locking a resident in a room without permission is called:
A. Neglect
B. False imprisonment
C. Assault
D. Malpractice
What is
B. False Imprisonment
Assault is a threat of harm without touching.
What is
True
Which is an example of an ethical issue?
A. Following facility policy
B. Knowing right from wrong in care
C. Breaking a law
D. Filling out documentation incorrectly
What is
B. Knowing right from wrong in care
A CNA shares a resident’s medical condition with a friend. This is a violation of:
A. Infection control
B. Resident rights
C. Safety rules
D. Nutrition guidelines
What is
B. Resident rights
A resident with hearing loss should be spoken to:
A. From behind
B. Loudly and quickly
C. Clearly and facing them
D. Through another staff member
What is
C. Clearly and facing them
Which is a barrier to communication?
A. Eye contact
B. Calm tone
C. Background noise
D. Listening
What is
C. Background noise
The BEST way to prevent infection is:
A. Wearing jewelry
B. Hand hygiene
C. Skipping gloves
D. Sharing equipment
What is
B. Hand Hygiene
A resident has C. diff. The CNA uses gloves and gown.
What type of precautions is this?
What is
Contact Precaution
Retaliation against a CNA for reporting abuse is:
A. Allowed
B. Illegal
C. Encouraged
D. Required
What is
B. Illegal
Body language is:
A. Not important
B. Nonverbal communication
C. Illegal
D. Documentation
What is
B. Nonverbal Communication
Silence in communication is:
A. Always bad
B. Sometimes helpful
C. Illegal
D. Harmful always
What is
B. Sometimes helpful
Documentation is part of:
A. Communication
B. Recreation
C. Exercise
D. Cooking
What is
A. Communication
Residents with dementia need:
A. Complex speech
B. Simple instructions
C. No communication
D. Loud commands
What is
B. Simple Instructions
PPE stands for:
A. Patient Protection Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Professional Practice Exam
D. Proper Patient Entry
What is
B. Personal Protective Equipment
Standard precautions assume:
A. Everyone is healthy
B. Everyone may have infection
C. Only sick people spread germs
D. No germs exist
What is
B. Everyone may have an infection
A resident refuses a bath, but the CNA insists and completes the bath anyway to stay on schedule. Which legal issue has MOST likely occurred?
A. Neglect
B. Battery
C. Abandonment
D. Malpractice
What is
B. Battery
A CNA is caring for a resident who speaks limited English and begins to nod “yes” to everything, even when unsure. What is the MOST appropriate response?
A. Continue care since the resident is agreeing
B. Ask more complex questions to confirm understanding
C. Use simple words, gestures, and seek assistance (interpreter or nurse) to ensure understanding
D. Ignore the confusion and complete tasks quickly
What is
C. Use simple words, gestures, and seek assistance (interpreter or nurse) to ensure understanding
Which situations require a CNA to wear gloves? (Select all that apply)
A. Contact with blood or body fluids
B. Feeding a resident
C. Providing perineal care
D. Touching intact skin only
E. Handling soiled linens
F. Emptying a catheter bag
👉 Correct Answers: A, C, E, F
What is
A. Contact with blood or body fluids
C. Providing perineal care
E. Handling soiled linens
F. Emptying a catheter bag
A __________ is an infection that stays in one specific area of the body (it has not spread throughout the bloodstream).
What is
Localized infection
A CNA enters a resident’s room without knocking, discusses another resident’s condition out loud, and leaves the door open during care. Which legal principle is MOST clearly violated?
A. Negligence
B. Malpractice
C. Confidentiality and right to privacy
D. Scope of practice
What is
C. Confidentiality and right to privacy
A resident from a different cultural background avoids eye contact and gives very short answers when spoken to. What is the BEST action for the CNA?
A. Assume the resident is being uncooperative and report them
B. Maintain respect, use simple communication, and adapt to the resident’s comfort level
C. Speak louder and repeat questions until the resident responds fully
D. Avoid interacting with the resident unless necessary
What is
B. Maintain respect, use simple communication, and adapt to the resident’s comfort level
A CNA notices a resident has signs of infection (fever, redness, drainage). What should the CNA do? (Select all that apply)
A. Report to nurse immediately
B. Ignore if resident feels fine
C. Document observations
D. Continue care without reporting
E. Follow infection control precautions
F. Diagnose the infection
What is
A. Report to nurse immediately
C. Document observations
E. Follow infection control precautions
Fever, chills, body aches, N/V, weakness, headaches, mental confusion, drop in blood pressure are all signs of what type of infection?
What is
Systemic Infection
A CNA is caring for a resident who is alert and oriented. The resident tells the CNA, “I don’t want a bath today, I’m too tired.” The CNA is running behind schedule and says, “You have to get a bath today or I’ll report you as noncompliant,” then begins to bathe the resident anyway despite repeated refusal.
Which ethical and legal issues are present in this situation? (Select all that apply)
A. Violation of resident rights
B. Battery
C. Negligence
D. Assault
E. Informed consent was not respected
F. Proper delegation
What is
A. Violation of resident rights
B. Battery
D. Assault
E. Informed consent was not respected