California CNA Written Exam
Questions and Answers30
The term used for people living in long-term care facilities is: - ANSWERS-Patient/ Resident
The successful Nurse Assistant should be: - ANSWERS-Honest, dependable, and organized
The responsibilities of a Nurse Assistant are listed in: - ANSWERS-The job description
As a nurse assistant, your scope of practice includes: - ANSWERS-bathing and dressing patients
What should the Nurse Assistant do if asked to do something they don't know how to do? -
ANSWERS-Tell the nurse they are uncertain and ask for help
Which member of the long term health care team provides the most hands on care to the
resident? - ANSWERS-Nurse Assistant
The direct supervisor of the nurse assistant is the: - ANSWERS-Charge nurse
California code of regulations, Title 22 establishes: - ANSWERS-The minimum standards of
patient care
A CA nurse assistant is renewing their certification. How many in service education hours must
and individual take in a two year period in order to renew Nurse Assistant certification? -
ANSWERS-48 hours
,How many hours must a Nurse Assistant work for pay in each renewal period? - ANSWERS-8
hours
Which best defines Medicare? - ANSWERS-Medical benefits for people age 65 and over
Which of the following situations should the nurse assistant report to the director of nursing? -
ANSWERS-the nurse in charge is suspected of abusing a patient
The role of the ombudsman is to: - ANSWERS-listen to and resolve patient problems
HIPAA refers to: - ANSWERS-Confidentiality
A nurse assistant may insure a patient's dignity by: - ANSWERS-1. Knocking on the patient's door
before entering
2. Introducing yourself before providing care
3. Calling the patient by their preferred name
The nurse assistant must submit fingerprints to the CDPH: - ANSWERS-when changing
employers
A mandated reporter: - ANSWERS-1. Must report suspected abuse
2. Must report actual abuse
3. Must report abuse told to them by a visitor
Prior to working directly with patients, the nurse assistant must complete a facility orientation
and: - ANSWERS-have a TB clearance
, The responsible nurse assistant will arrive at work: - ANSWERS-with enough time to be ready to
start work at the designated time
Upon successful completion of a nurse assistant training program, the candidate has how much
time to complete the state competency exam? - ANSWERS-4 months
The overall purpose of OBRA is to: - ANSWERS-Improve quality of life for patients in nursing
facilities
What is the maximum number of times that the State competency exam may be taken? -
ANSWERS-3 times
A nurse assistant may be dismissed from a job because of: - ANSWERS-Falsifying
documents/records, patient neglect, and theft of patient/hospital property
The nurse assistant should not: - ANSWERS-Ask about the patient's bank account
The patient's bill of rights is: - ANSWERS-provided to all patients upon admission
Consumers of health care are responsible for: - ANSWERS-Being honest with the physician
Healthcare consumers always have the right to: - ANSWERS-receive respectful and considerate
care
Documents that provide instructions about the patient's wishes for treatment when the patient
is unable to communicate their wishes are called: - ANSWERS-Advanced directives
Informed consent means that the: - ANSWERS-The patient makes decisions based on full
disclosure of procedures, benefits, and risks
Questions and Answers30
The term used for people living in long-term care facilities is: - ANSWERS-Patient/ Resident
The successful Nurse Assistant should be: - ANSWERS-Honest, dependable, and organized
The responsibilities of a Nurse Assistant are listed in: - ANSWERS-The job description
As a nurse assistant, your scope of practice includes: - ANSWERS-bathing and dressing patients
What should the Nurse Assistant do if asked to do something they don't know how to do? -
ANSWERS-Tell the nurse they are uncertain and ask for help
Which member of the long term health care team provides the most hands on care to the
resident? - ANSWERS-Nurse Assistant
The direct supervisor of the nurse assistant is the: - ANSWERS-Charge nurse
California code of regulations, Title 22 establishes: - ANSWERS-The minimum standards of
patient care
A CA nurse assistant is renewing their certification. How many in service education hours must
and individual take in a two year period in order to renew Nurse Assistant certification? -
ANSWERS-48 hours
,How many hours must a Nurse Assistant work for pay in each renewal period? - ANSWERS-8
hours
Which best defines Medicare? - ANSWERS-Medical benefits for people age 65 and over
Which of the following situations should the nurse assistant report to the director of nursing? -
ANSWERS-the nurse in charge is suspected of abusing a patient
The role of the ombudsman is to: - ANSWERS-listen to and resolve patient problems
HIPAA refers to: - ANSWERS-Confidentiality
A nurse assistant may insure a patient's dignity by: - ANSWERS-1. Knocking on the patient's door
before entering
2. Introducing yourself before providing care
3. Calling the patient by their preferred name
The nurse assistant must submit fingerprints to the CDPH: - ANSWERS-when changing
employers
A mandated reporter: - ANSWERS-1. Must report suspected abuse
2. Must report actual abuse
3. Must report abuse told to them by a visitor
Prior to working directly with patients, the nurse assistant must complete a facility orientation
and: - ANSWERS-have a TB clearance
, The responsible nurse assistant will arrive at work: - ANSWERS-with enough time to be ready to
start work at the designated time
Upon successful completion of a nurse assistant training program, the candidate has how much
time to complete the state competency exam? - ANSWERS-4 months
The overall purpose of OBRA is to: - ANSWERS-Improve quality of life for patients in nursing
facilities
What is the maximum number of times that the State competency exam may be taken? -
ANSWERS-3 times
A nurse assistant may be dismissed from a job because of: - ANSWERS-Falsifying
documents/records, patient neglect, and theft of patient/hospital property
The nurse assistant should not: - ANSWERS-Ask about the patient's bank account
The patient's bill of rights is: - ANSWERS-provided to all patients upon admission
Consumers of health care are responsible for: - ANSWERS-Being honest with the physician
Healthcare consumers always have the right to: - ANSWERS-receive respectful and considerate
care
Documents that provide instructions about the patient's wishes for treatment when the patient
is unable to communicate their wishes are called: - ANSWERS-Advanced directives
Informed consent means that the: - ANSWERS-The patient makes decisions based on full
disclosure of procedures, benefits, and risks
