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CNA FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
An acute illness is - ANSWER A sudden illness from which the
person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - ANSWER residents
The nursing team involves the following except - ANSWER
Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the
survey process. You must do the following except - ANSWER
Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - ANSWER
Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation
for persons who - ANSWER Have not worked as a nursing
assistant for 2 years
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Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - ANSWER No. The
nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept.
In her EMT role, she is allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she
works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her
to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant
do? - ANSWER Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is -
ANSWER False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you
do? - ANSWER Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean - ANSWER Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSWER Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - ANSWER Respectfulness
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A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? -
ANSWER A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other.
You tell your co-worker what you overhear. This is - ANSWER
Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident.
Where should you do this? - ANSWER In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSWER Tell
the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use
the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break. Who will help the
patient? - ANSWER Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm?
- ANSWER Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
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Stress is - ANSWER The response or change in the body caused
by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent
measurements or observations? - ANSWER Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? -
ANSWER At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? -
ANSWER You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - ANSWER Safety measures
performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture,
and body movements is - ANSWER Body language
Which is correct? - ANSWER Calling patients and residents by
their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows
respect
CNA FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
An acute illness is - ANSWER A sudden illness from which the
person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - ANSWER residents
The nursing team involves the following except - ANSWER
Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the
survey process. You must do the following except - ANSWER
Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - ANSWER
Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation
for persons who - ANSWER Have not worked as a nursing
assistant for 2 years
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Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - ANSWER No. The
nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept.
In her EMT role, she is allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she
works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her
to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant
do? - ANSWER Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is -
ANSWER False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you
do? - ANSWER Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean - ANSWER Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSWER Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - ANSWER Respectfulness
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A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? -
ANSWER A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other.
You tell your co-worker what you overhear. This is - ANSWER
Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident.
Where should you do this? - ANSWER In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSWER Tell
the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use
the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break. Who will help the
patient? - ANSWER Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm?
- ANSWER Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
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Stress is - ANSWER The response or change in the body caused
by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent
measurements or observations? - ANSWER Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? -
ANSWER At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? -
ANSWER You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - ANSWER Safety measures
performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture,
and body movements is - ANSWER Body language
Which is correct? - ANSWER Calling patients and residents by
their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows
respect
