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Which of these is true about spirituality in a care facility?
A. Family members need to take charge of the resident's spiritual needs and are responsible for bringing in
members of a church so the resident doesn't have to worry about it.
B. It is important for nursing assistants who have religious beliefs to share their ideas with the residents under
their care so those who are dying have reassurance.
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C. Employees are morally and ethically obligated to share religious beliefs if they have them so a resident is not
without hope.
D. It is a resident's right to practice his or her own religious beliefs, even if those beliefs are different from any
other resident or staff member in the building. –
Correct Answer :D: It is a resident's right to be able to practice his or her own, self-chosen beliefs. -The other
options involve others trying to make the decision for the resident, or persuading them to rely on others'
decisions concerning his or her belief system.
Which of these is true about cultural awareness in a care facility?
A. Cultural awareness is not practical in a large facility handling too many residents.
B. Cultural awareness is ideal but not always practical because there may not be enough staff to meet these
needs.
C. Cultural awareness is ideal but is sometimes sacrificed when it costs too much to implement.
D. If a facility is interested in treating the "whole" person, cultural awareness has to be a part of the staff's
training. - Correct Answer :D: Working in a care facility involves treating residents who may be diverse in beliefs
and customs. -A staff needs to be aware of these differences so each individual is treated in a manner that
respects his or her beliefs and provides the same level of treatment for all residents.
A resident's family is visiting and it is time to perform a procedure. The family asks for time to pray with the
resident. Which of these is not an acceptable response?
A. Ask the family and resident if they have any questions about the procedure that might ease their worry before
you give them privacy to pray.
B. Give the family and resident privacy.
C. Tell the family you will return shortly.
D. Ask the family to leave so the procedure can start as scheduled, but offer to let the resident pray to
themselves during the process. –
Correct Answer :D: It is important residents and family members have freedom and privacy to express their
religious beliefs. Denying their request to do so violates those rights.
-The other choices provide them with some options.
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As a nursing assistant there are ways you can help a resident meet his or her spiritual needs. Which of these
would discourage, rather than encourage them?
A. You tell the resident you are not allowed to engage with residents about their beliefs.
B. You respond positively when a resident's visitor asks for privacy to pray with the resident.
C. You assist when a resident asks you to see if the visiting pastor has time to stop and see him or her.
D. You sit and listen when a resident wants to tell you about a religious experience.
- Correct Answer :A: As a nursing assistant, you are allowed to let a resident talk about his or her beliefs. -All of
the other options honor their freedom to express spiritual values.
All of these could be described as positive benefits of the role religion can play, except ____.
A. serving as a way for the resident to gain independence and separate from his or her family
B. helping to facilitate a sense of meaning and comfort
C. helping to facilitate a more positive and hopeful attitude about the D. resident's care that in turn can improve
health outcomes
as a means for increasing tolerance to cope with difficulties
- Correct Answer :A: The use of religion is not aimed at separating a resident from his or her family. If anything,
it can be a means for bringing a family together. -All of the other options are goals of religion in anyone's life, no
matter what denomination or belief is practiced.
Talking to residents about spiritual beliefs can have an effect on ____.
A. a resident's feeling of "connectedness" with their caregiver
B. all of these
C. a resident's physical health
D. a resident's mental health –
Correct Answer :B: Letting a resident talk about his or her spiritual beliefs, whether you agree with them or not,
lends comfort and empathy and shows you care. -All of these answers are correct.
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Participation in religious activities can provide all of these important patient benefits, except ____.
A. allowing more time for the CNA to get a break from their duties
B. increasing a resident's sense of belonging
C. promoting social contact with others
D. reducing a resident's isolation –
Correct Answer :A: Any activity a resident participates in is designed primarily as a benefit to increase the
resident's well being, not to make the CNA's role easier. -Therefore, the only answer that is incorrect is that a
religious activity is to give the CNA a break.
When encountering residents with culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, one of the actions that can
help caregivers provide effective care is to ____.
A. ask a coworker to take over care for diverse residents who make you feel uncomfortable
B. talk slowly and loudly so that you are understood
C. avoid interactions with diverse residents until you feel totally comfortable
D. recognize when stereotyping occurs and work to correct it –
Correct Answer :D: It is inappropriate for a caregiver to ignore or avoid interaction because of the diversity of
their patients. Talking slowly and loudly can be offensive to some cultures. A coworker should not take over care
to alleviate your discomfort. Understanding cultural differences takes time and practice. -Therefore, recognize
when you are engaging in avoidance or stereotyping and work to improve it.
Which of these is a positive way of dealing with cultural differences?
A. Realize that cultural differences can be related to intellectual deficiencies.
B. Ask family members to take over the difficult, culturally-specific parts of care.
C. Learn and use key words in the person's own language, visual aids, gestures, and prompts.
D. Choose a coworker who is the most similar in cultural beliefs to work with the resident. –
Correct Answer :C: All of these options are negative ways of dealing with cultural differences except learning
key words in the resident's language, or using visual aids, gestures, or prompts.
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CNA EXAM Actual Questions & Study Guide |
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Questions and correct answers with rationales
Which of these is true about spirituality in a care facility?
A. Family members need to take charge of the resident's spiritual needs and are responsible for bringing in
members of a church so the resident doesn't have to worry about it.
B. It is important for nursing assistants who have religious beliefs to share their ideas with the residents under
their care so those who are dying have reassurance.
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C. Employees are morally and ethically obligated to share religious beliefs if they have them so a resident is not
without hope.
D. It is a resident's right to practice his or her own religious beliefs, even if those beliefs are different from any
other resident or staff member in the building. –
Correct Answer :D: It is a resident's right to be able to practice his or her own, self-chosen beliefs. -The other
options involve others trying to make the decision for the resident, or persuading them to rely on others'
decisions concerning his or her belief system.
Which of these is true about cultural awareness in a care facility?
A. Cultural awareness is not practical in a large facility handling too many residents.
B. Cultural awareness is ideal but not always practical because there may not be enough staff to meet these
needs.
C. Cultural awareness is ideal but is sometimes sacrificed when it costs too much to implement.
D. If a facility is interested in treating the "whole" person, cultural awareness has to be a part of the staff's
training. - Correct Answer :D: Working in a care facility involves treating residents who may be diverse in beliefs
and customs. -A staff needs to be aware of these differences so each individual is treated in a manner that
respects his or her beliefs and provides the same level of treatment for all residents.
A resident's family is visiting and it is time to perform a procedure. The family asks for time to pray with the
resident. Which of these is not an acceptable response?
A. Ask the family and resident if they have any questions about the procedure that might ease their worry before
you give them privacy to pray.
B. Give the family and resident privacy.
C. Tell the family you will return shortly.
D. Ask the family to leave so the procedure can start as scheduled, but offer to let the resident pray to
themselves during the process. –
Correct Answer :D: It is important residents and family members have freedom and privacy to express their
religious beliefs. Denying their request to do so violates those rights.
-The other choices provide them with some options.
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As a nursing assistant there are ways you can help a resident meet his or her spiritual needs. Which of these
would discourage, rather than encourage them?
A. You tell the resident you are not allowed to engage with residents about their beliefs.
B. You respond positively when a resident's visitor asks for privacy to pray with the resident.
C. You assist when a resident asks you to see if the visiting pastor has time to stop and see him or her.
D. You sit and listen when a resident wants to tell you about a religious experience.
- Correct Answer :A: As a nursing assistant, you are allowed to let a resident talk about his or her beliefs. -All of
the other options honor their freedom to express spiritual values.
All of these could be described as positive benefits of the role religion can play, except ____.
A. serving as a way for the resident to gain independence and separate from his or her family
B. helping to facilitate a sense of meaning and comfort
C. helping to facilitate a more positive and hopeful attitude about the D. resident's care that in turn can improve
health outcomes
as a means for increasing tolerance to cope with difficulties
- Correct Answer :A: The use of religion is not aimed at separating a resident from his or her family. If anything,
it can be a means for bringing a family together. -All of the other options are goals of religion in anyone's life, no
matter what denomination or belief is practiced.
Talking to residents about spiritual beliefs can have an effect on ____.
A. a resident's feeling of "connectedness" with their caregiver
B. all of these
C. a resident's physical health
D. a resident's mental health –
Correct Answer :B: Letting a resident talk about his or her spiritual beliefs, whether you agree with them or not,
lends comfort and empathy and shows you care. -All of these answers are correct.
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Participation in religious activities can provide all of these important patient benefits, except ____.
A. allowing more time for the CNA to get a break from their duties
B. increasing a resident's sense of belonging
C. promoting social contact with others
D. reducing a resident's isolation –
Correct Answer :A: Any activity a resident participates in is designed primarily as a benefit to increase the
resident's well being, not to make the CNA's role easier. -Therefore, the only answer that is incorrect is that a
religious activity is to give the CNA a break.
When encountering residents with culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, one of the actions that can
help caregivers provide effective care is to ____.
A. ask a coworker to take over care for diverse residents who make you feel uncomfortable
B. talk slowly and loudly so that you are understood
C. avoid interactions with diverse residents until you feel totally comfortable
D. recognize when stereotyping occurs and work to correct it –
Correct Answer :D: It is inappropriate for a caregiver to ignore or avoid interaction because of the diversity of
their patients. Talking slowly and loudly can be offensive to some cultures. A coworker should not take over care
to alleviate your discomfort. Understanding cultural differences takes time and practice. -Therefore, recognize
when you are engaging in avoidance or stereotyping and work to improve it.
Which of these is a positive way of dealing with cultural differences?
A. Realize that cultural differences can be related to intellectual deficiencies.
B. Ask family members to take over the difficult, culturally-specific parts of care.
C. Learn and use key words in the person's own language, visual aids, gestures, and prompts.
D. Choose a coworker who is the most similar in cultural beliefs to work with the resident. –
Correct Answer :C: All of these options are negative ways of dealing with cultural differences except learning
key words in the resident's language, or using visual aids, gestures, or prompts.
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