American Red Cross
1 RETPAHC · ANC
CNA
★
Nurse Assistant Training Program
EST. 1881
SAVING LIVES, CHANGING LIVES
CNA Chapter 1 — Final Examination
H E A LT H C A R E S E T T I N G S · C A R E T E A M · R E S I D E N TS ' R I G H TS · A B US E · H I PA A ·
D O CU M E N TAT I O N
INSTITUTION American Red Cross — Nurse PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Assistant Training
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE Chapter 1 — Final Examination
TOTAL QUESTIONS 37 Questions COURSE TITLE Nurse Assistant Training —
Chapter 1
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the HQ Washington, D.C.
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Content covers healthcare settings, nursing assistant role, residents' rights, abuse recognition, HIPAA,
OBRA, and documentation.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for certification preparation.
, CNA CHAPTER 1 — COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Questions 1 – 37
1. Which healthcare setting is generally for people who will die in six months or less?
A. Long-term care facility
B. Hospice care
C. Assisted living facility
D. Acute care hospital
CORRECT ANSWER B — Hospice care
RATIONALE Hospice care is specifically designed for terminally ill patients with a life
expectancy of six months or less, focusing on comfort (palliative care) rather than
curative treatment. Long-term care facilities serve residents with chronic
conditions who need ongoing assistance. Assisted living provides support for
those who need help with daily activities but do not require 24-hour skilled
nursing. Acute care hospitals treat short-term, urgent medical conditions.
2. Which statement is true of long-term care?
A. Most residents recover fully and return home within weeks.
B. Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.
C. Long-term care is the same as acute care.
D. Only elderly residents live in long-term care.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.
RATIONALE Long-term care (LTC) primarily serves individuals with chronic, ongoing
conditions such as arthritis, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and disabilities
that require extended assistance with activities of daily living. Unlike acute care,
which focuses on immediate recovery, LTC residents typically do not fully recover
— the goal is maintaining function and quality of life. Residents may be of any
age, not exclusively elderly.
, 3. What should a nursing assistant do if a resident gives them a gift?
A. Accept the gift graciously.
B. Refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her.
C. Accept the gift only if it is worth less than $20.
D. Ask the resident to give the gift to another staff member instead.
CORRECT ANSWER B — The NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her.
RATIONALE Professional boundaries require NAs to decline gifts from residents. Accepting
gifts can blur the professional relationship, create feelings of obligation, or be
perceived as exploitation. The NA should politely refuse while acknowledging the
resident's kindness to preserve the therapeutic relationship without violating
professional ethics. Some facilities may allow very small token gifts ($5 or less),
but the safest practice per standard CNA curriculum is to refuse.
4. What is a method or way of doing something?
A. Policy
B. Procedure
C. Diagnosis
D. Assessment
CORRECT ANSWER B — Procedure
RATIONALE A procedure is a specific method or way of performing a task — a step-by-step
process to complete an activity correctly and safely. A policy is a rule or guideline
that governs conduct. A diagnosis is a medical determination of a condition. An
assessment is an evaluation of a resident's status. NAs must follow facility
procedures precisely to ensure resident safety and consistent quality of care.
1 RETPAHC · ANC
CNA
★
Nurse Assistant Training Program
EST. 1881
SAVING LIVES, CHANGING LIVES
CNA Chapter 1 — Final Examination
H E A LT H C A R E S E T T I N G S · C A R E T E A M · R E S I D E N TS ' R I G H TS · A B US E · H I PA A ·
D O CU M E N TAT I O N
INSTITUTION American Red Cross — Nurse PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Assistant Training
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE Chapter 1 — Final Examination
TOTAL QUESTIONS 37 Questions COURSE TITLE Nurse Assistant Training —
Chapter 1
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the HQ Washington, D.C.
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Content covers healthcare settings, nursing assistant role, residents' rights, abuse recognition, HIPAA,
OBRA, and documentation.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for certification preparation.
, CNA CHAPTER 1 — COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Questions 1 – 37
1. Which healthcare setting is generally for people who will die in six months or less?
A. Long-term care facility
B. Hospice care
C. Assisted living facility
D. Acute care hospital
CORRECT ANSWER B — Hospice care
RATIONALE Hospice care is specifically designed for terminally ill patients with a life
expectancy of six months or less, focusing on comfort (palliative care) rather than
curative treatment. Long-term care facilities serve residents with chronic
conditions who need ongoing assistance. Assisted living provides support for
those who need help with daily activities but do not require 24-hour skilled
nursing. Acute care hospitals treat short-term, urgent medical conditions.
2. Which statement is true of long-term care?
A. Most residents recover fully and return home within weeks.
B. Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.
C. Long-term care is the same as acute care.
D. Only elderly residents live in long-term care.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.
RATIONALE Long-term care (LTC) primarily serves individuals with chronic, ongoing
conditions such as arthritis, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and disabilities
that require extended assistance with activities of daily living. Unlike acute care,
which focuses on immediate recovery, LTC residents typically do not fully recover
— the goal is maintaining function and quality of life. Residents may be of any
age, not exclusively elderly.
, 3. What should a nursing assistant do if a resident gives them a gift?
A. Accept the gift graciously.
B. Refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her.
C. Accept the gift only if it is worth less than $20.
D. Ask the resident to give the gift to another staff member instead.
CORRECT ANSWER B — The NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her.
RATIONALE Professional boundaries require NAs to decline gifts from residents. Accepting
gifts can blur the professional relationship, create feelings of obligation, or be
perceived as exploitation. The NA should politely refuse while acknowledging the
resident's kindness to preserve the therapeutic relationship without violating
professional ethics. Some facilities may allow very small token gifts ($5 or less),
but the safest practice per standard CNA curriculum is to refuse.
4. What is a method or way of doing something?
A. Policy
B. Procedure
C. Diagnosis
D. Assessment
CORRECT ANSWER B — Procedure
RATIONALE A procedure is a specific method or way of performing a task — a step-by-step
process to complete an activity correctly and safely. A policy is a rule or guideline
that governs conduct. A diagnosis is a medical determination of a condition. An
assessment is an evaluation of a resident's status. NAs must follow facility
procedures precisely to ensure resident safety and consistent quality of care.
