CNA State Exam EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
acute
ANSWER
a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of sudden onset
Question 2.
chain of command
ANSWER
the line of authority in the facility which addresses to whom each employee/department
reports
Question 3.
culture change
ANSWER
a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered" care to residents and creating a
positive work environment for healthcare workers
Question 4.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ANSWER
law that requires health information to be kept secure and private
Question 5.
interdisciplinary team
ANSWER
professionals from each discipline within the nursing facility who meet to discuss and plan the
care of the resident
,Question 6.
Long term care
ANSWER
care for persons who require 24 hour care and assistance
Question 7.
ombundsman
ANSWER
resident advocate who investigates complaints and assists to achieve agreement between
parties, often defending the rights of residents
Question 8.
palliative care
ANSWER
care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the person rather than curing him or her
Question 9.
projection
ANSWER
seeing feelings in others that are really your own
Question 10.
regression
ANSWER
going back to an old immature behavior
Question 11.
repression
ANSWER
blocking painful thoughts or feelings from the mind
, Question 12.
standard 14
ANSWER
law that lays out all the responsibilities of the CNA and what they are not allowed to do
Question 13.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
ANSWER
law passed by federal government establishing minimum standards for nursing home care and
for nursing assistant training
Question 14.
Types of Abuse
ANSWER
verbal, involuntary seclusion, physical, mental, neglect, misappropriation, sexual
Question 15.
causative agent
ANSWER
a biological agent that causes a disease
Question 16.
disinfection
ANSWER
chemicals used to decrease the spread of pathogens by destroying them
Question 17.
healthcare associated infection
ANSWER
infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare setting, also known as nosocomial infection
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
acute
ANSWER
a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of sudden onset
Question 2.
chain of command
ANSWER
the line of authority in the facility which addresses to whom each employee/department
reports
Question 3.
culture change
ANSWER
a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered" care to residents and creating a
positive work environment for healthcare workers
Question 4.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ANSWER
law that requires health information to be kept secure and private
Question 5.
interdisciplinary team
ANSWER
professionals from each discipline within the nursing facility who meet to discuss and plan the
care of the resident
,Question 6.
Long term care
ANSWER
care for persons who require 24 hour care and assistance
Question 7.
ombundsman
ANSWER
resident advocate who investigates complaints and assists to achieve agreement between
parties, often defending the rights of residents
Question 8.
palliative care
ANSWER
care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the person rather than curing him or her
Question 9.
projection
ANSWER
seeing feelings in others that are really your own
Question 10.
regression
ANSWER
going back to an old immature behavior
Question 11.
repression
ANSWER
blocking painful thoughts or feelings from the mind
, Question 12.
standard 14
ANSWER
law that lays out all the responsibilities of the CNA and what they are not allowed to do
Question 13.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
ANSWER
law passed by federal government establishing minimum standards for nursing home care and
for nursing assistant training
Question 14.
Types of Abuse
ANSWER
verbal, involuntary seclusion, physical, mental, neglect, misappropriation, sexual
Question 15.
causative agent
ANSWER
a biological agent that causes a disease
Question 16.
disinfection
ANSWER
chemicals used to decrease the spread of pathogens by destroying them
Question 17.
healthcare associated infection
ANSWER
infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare setting, also known as nosocomial infection
