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1. What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in C. Activate the fire alarm.
an unoccupied patient room?
A. Extinguish the fire.
B. Rescue residents in the rooms next door.
C. Activate the fire alarm.
D. Close all fire doors.
2. Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: A. Knock on the resident's
A. Knock on the resident's door before entering. door before entering.
B. Check the resident's care plan.
C. Make sure that the supplies are stocked for the
unit.
D. All of the above.
3. In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following D. Physical needs
needs is at the bottom of the pyramid?
A. Self-actualization
B. Love and belonging
C. Self-esteem
D. Physical needs
4. A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one B. Let me find the nurse to
about the results of a recent blood test. What should talk to you about the re-
the CNA say? sults.
A. I think everything is normal, which is great!
B. Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the
results.
C. Oh, he had a blood test? That is news to me.
D. I cannot comment on patient treatment. Sorry.
5. A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is B. Explain the risks of
beginning to show signs of dehydration. What should dehydration, respect his
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the CNA do? decision, and inform the
A. Tell the patient to go home because he knows what nurse about his condition.
is best for his care.
B. Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his deci-
sion, and inform the nurse about his condition.
C. Request an IV for the patient so that the patient can
get fluids without drinking anything.
D. Force him to drink water immediately, because de-
hydration is dangerous.
6. If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs D. The CNA could be
this care on the patient anyway, what could happen to charged with assault or
the CNA? battery.
A. Nothing. CNAs should always perform care on pa-
tients regardless of patient wishes.
B. The CNA could be given an award for performing
care under challenging conditions.
C. The CNA could be promoted as leader on the floor
because he can get things done.
D. The CNA could be charged with assault or battery.
7. Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an A. The CNA is upset be-
assignment? cause of a personal con-
A. The CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with flict with the patient's fam-
the patient's family. ily.
B. The CNA believes the task is unethical.
C. The task is outside of the CNA's standard of care.
D. Performing the task could be harmful to the CNA.
8. Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare profes- B. Work single-handedly
sional? to take care of patients.
A. Arrive to work on time, or even 5-10 minutes early.
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B. Work single-handedly to take care of patients.
C. Eat well and get plenty of exercise and sleep.
D. Arrive at work well groomed in a clean uniform.
9. While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his C. Patient confidentiality
colleagues speaking about a resident's care. What is
this a violation of?
A. The patient's right to medical care.
B. A DNR order
C. Patient confidentiality
D. It is not a violation of anything as professionals are
discussing resident care.
10. How is residential nursing care paid for? D. All of the above.
A. Medicare
B. Medicaid
C. Private health insurance
D. All of the above.
11. While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and C. Negligence
accidentally spills hot tea on the resident causing a
burn. This is an example of:
A. Battery
B. Abuse
C. Negligence
D. Assault
12. A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues ac- A. Defamation
cepted an expensive gift from the family of a resident.
This is an example of:
A. Defamation
B. Insubordination
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C. Negligence
D. Malpractice
13. Which of the following is NOT a normal part of B. The person is confused
changes in all older adults? all the time
A. Bones become more brittle and can break more
easily
B. The person is confused all the time
C. Night vision decreases
D. The skin becomes more fragile
14. When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: D. Share intimate or per-
A. Listen to what the resident is saying sonal details of his or her
B. Address the resident by Mr. Mrs. or Ms. and his or life
her last name
C. Speak loudly and clearly so that the resident can
hear the CNA
D. Share intimate or personal details of his or her life
15. A CNA should NOT: A. Delegate a task to an-
A. Delegate a task to another CNA other CNA
B. Help other CNAs with their residents
C. Understand delegation guidelines completely be-
fore performing a task
D. Communicate with other members of the health-
care team
16. A nursing assistant may legally: A. Mentor other CNAs A. Mentor other CNAs
B. Teach other CNAs C. Supervise other CNAs D. None
of the above
17. You are caring for a 90-year-old, frail resident named C. His frailness
Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins suffers from dementia, and
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1. What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in C. Activate the fire alarm.
an unoccupied patient room?
A. Extinguish the fire.
B. Rescue residents in the rooms next door.
C. Activate the fire alarm.
D. Close all fire doors.
2. Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: A. Knock on the resident's
A. Knock on the resident's door before entering. door before entering.
B. Check the resident's care plan.
C. Make sure that the supplies are stocked for the
unit.
D. All of the above.
3. In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following D. Physical needs
needs is at the bottom of the pyramid?
A. Self-actualization
B. Love and belonging
C. Self-esteem
D. Physical needs
4. A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one B. Let me find the nurse to
about the results of a recent blood test. What should talk to you about the re-
the CNA say? sults.
A. I think everything is normal, which is great!
B. Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the
results.
C. Oh, he had a blood test? That is news to me.
D. I cannot comment on patient treatment. Sorry.
5. A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is B. Explain the risks of
beginning to show signs of dehydration. What should dehydration, respect his
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the CNA do? decision, and inform the
A. Tell the patient to go home because he knows what nurse about his condition.
is best for his care.
B. Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his deci-
sion, and inform the nurse about his condition.
C. Request an IV for the patient so that the patient can
get fluids without drinking anything.
D. Force him to drink water immediately, because de-
hydration is dangerous.
6. If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs D. The CNA could be
this care on the patient anyway, what could happen to charged with assault or
the CNA? battery.
A. Nothing. CNAs should always perform care on pa-
tients regardless of patient wishes.
B. The CNA could be given an award for performing
care under challenging conditions.
C. The CNA could be promoted as leader on the floor
because he can get things done.
D. The CNA could be charged with assault or battery.
7. Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an A. The CNA is upset be-
assignment? cause of a personal con-
A. The CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with flict with the patient's fam-
the patient's family. ily.
B. The CNA believes the task is unethical.
C. The task is outside of the CNA's standard of care.
D. Performing the task could be harmful to the CNA.
8. Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare profes- B. Work single-handedly
sional? to take care of patients.
A. Arrive to work on time, or even 5-10 minutes early.
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B. Work single-handedly to take care of patients.
C. Eat well and get plenty of exercise and sleep.
D. Arrive at work well groomed in a clean uniform.
9. While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his C. Patient confidentiality
colleagues speaking about a resident's care. What is
this a violation of?
A. The patient's right to medical care.
B. A DNR order
C. Patient confidentiality
D. It is not a violation of anything as professionals are
discussing resident care.
10. How is residential nursing care paid for? D. All of the above.
A. Medicare
B. Medicaid
C. Private health insurance
D. All of the above.
11. While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and C. Negligence
accidentally spills hot tea on the resident causing a
burn. This is an example of:
A. Battery
B. Abuse
C. Negligence
D. Assault
12. A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues ac- A. Defamation
cepted an expensive gift from the family of a resident.
This is an example of:
A. Defamation
B. Insubordination
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C. Negligence
D. Malpractice
13. Which of the following is NOT a normal part of B. The person is confused
changes in all older adults? all the time
A. Bones become more brittle and can break more
easily
B. The person is confused all the time
C. Night vision decreases
D. The skin becomes more fragile
14. When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: D. Share intimate or per-
A. Listen to what the resident is saying sonal details of his or her
B. Address the resident by Mr. Mrs. or Ms. and his or life
her last name
C. Speak loudly and clearly so that the resident can
hear the CNA
D. Share intimate or personal details of his or her life
15. A CNA should NOT: A. Delegate a task to an-
A. Delegate a task to another CNA other CNA
B. Help other CNAs with their residents
C. Understand delegation guidelines completely be-
fore performing a task
D. Communicate with other members of the health-
care team
16. A nursing assistant may legally: A. Mentor other CNAs A. Mentor other CNAs
B. Teach other CNAs C. Supervise other CNAs D. None
of the above
17. You are caring for a 90-year-old, frail resident named C. His frailness
Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins suffers from dementia, and
