CNA Final Exam/Practice Test 2023

CNA Final Exam/Practice Test 2023 Which of the following is a task that nursing assistants commonly do? (A) Giving medication (B) Bathing residents (C) Changing sterile dressings (D) Giving tube feedings Answer B c Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? (A) Writing a note in a resident's chart (B) Giving an oral report to a supervisor (C) Smiling at a new resident (D) Speaking in an encouraging tone of voice to a resident who is moving slowly Answer C Which of the following types of health care is generally for people who will die in six months or less? (A) Long-term care (B) Outpatient care (C) Inter-generational care (D) Hospice care Answer D How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants? (A) At least 150 hours (B) At least 100 hours (C) At least 75 hours (D) At least 50 hours Answer C Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care? (A) If a resident takes too long to do a task by himself, the nursing assistant should do it for him. (B) The nursing assistant should give the resident pain medication just before the rehabilitation session begins. (C) The nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring. (D) The nursing assistant should tell the family progress is happening faster than it really is so they can feel better about the situation. Answer C One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created is to: (A) Make sure nursing assistants receive adequate pay (B) Protect privacy of health information (C) Ensure that care procedures are performed properly (D) Prevent abuse of residents Answer B Which of the following is an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant? (A) Keeping quiet if he makes a mistake (B) Documenting care accurately and promptly (C) Telling his friend details about the residents he works with (D) Rushing a resident through tasks if there is not much time left in the nursing assistant's shift Answer B To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should: (A) Hold the object out and away from her body (B) Face the object or person she is moving (C) Twist at the waist as she picks up the object (D) Try to keep her center of gravity as high as possible Answer B When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? (A) When communicating with the care team (B) When communicating with residents (C) When communicating with residents' families (D) When communicating with visitors Answer A What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain? (A) Costs of the chemical (B) Comparisons with other chemicals (C) Names of other facilities using the chemical (D) Description of emergency response actions Answer D Which of the following statements contains objective information? (A) Mr. Castillo seems a little grouchy today. (B) Mr. Castillo says that he has a stomachache. (C) Mr. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68. (D) Mr. Castillo doesn't get along with the nurses very well. Answer C A resident's health information may be shared with: (A) Anyone who asks (B) Anyone who lives or works at the facility (C) The resident's friends and family (D) Other care team members Answer D If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: (A) Approach the resident from behind (B) Make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face (C) Raise the pitch of her voice (D) Chew gum while speaking to the resident Answer B Holistic care focuses on: (A) The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being (B) Disease and disability (C) How sick a person is (D) The absence of disease and illness Answer A The federal government requires ______ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants each year. (A) 10 (B) 12 (C) 15 (D) 18 Answer B Which of the following is a physical need? (A) The need to be accepted (B) The need for self-esteem (C) The need to be free from pain (D) The need for independence Answer C If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should: (A) Call the resident's clergyperson to discuss it (B) Provide privacy and leave the room (C) Tell other residents and staff members about it (D) Ask the resident to stop what she is doing Answer B Which of the following is true of most elderly people? (A) They are active and have many interests. (B) They do not manage money well. (C) They are usually grouchy. (D) They do not like to leave home. Answer A Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called: (A) Infection prevention (B) Disinfection (C) Transmission (D) Surgical asepsis Answer D One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is to: (A) Wait until the resident speaks to her before identifying herself (B) Move the furniture in the resident's room to make it easier for him to get around (C) Avoid talking to the resident during care (D) Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects Answer D Restraints may be used: (A) Whenever it is convenient for the facility staff (B) When a resident is being uncooperative (C) When there are not enough staff members to watch all the residents (D) Only with a doctor's order Answer D Infection prevention is: (A) The way in which infections occur (B) An infection limited to a specific part of the body (C) A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease (D) An object that has not been contaminated with pathogens Answer C In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: (A) 0745 hours (B) 1975 hours (C) 1945 hours (D) 0775 hours Answer C How is HIV spread? (A) Through the air (B) By hugging an infected person (C) By standing next to an infected person (D) By blood Answer D In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? (A) Shaving a resident (B) Combing or brushing hair (C) Dressing a resident (D) Turning a resident Answer A Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: (A) Falls (B) Burns (C) Poisoning (D) Choking Answer A When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: (A) Zero (B) Five pounds (C) Ten pounds (D) Negative two pounds Answer A One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: (A) Check water temperature before giving a bath or shower (B) Serve residents drinks while they are standing (C) Leave warm water applications on for more than 30 minutes at a time (D) Use higher settings on hair dryers so residents' hair is not wet for too long Answer A