CNA Final Exam Study Guide

Care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour, supervised nursing care, is called: - Answer- Long-term care Mrs. Velasco is a new resident at Summerhill Retirement Home. Simon, a nursing assistant, is giving her a bath before bedtime. He notices that she seems to have difficulty speaking English and seems nervous. What can Simon do to make her more comfortable? - Answer- Use some words and phrases that he is familiar with in her language. Standard Precautions should be practiced - Answer- On every single person in your care What is the purpose of HIPAA? - Answer- To keep protected health information private and secure The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) sets minimum standards for: - Answer- Nursing assistant training All of the following are tasks performed by nursing assistants, EXCEPT: a. Provide personal care, such as bathing b. Promoting independence and self-care c. Feeding residents d. Give medications - Answer- Give medications Mr. Vernon is an elderly resident who has terminal cancer. He is telling Katie, a nursing assistant, that he is very depressed about dying. He feels he has left many things unfinished. Hearing these things make Katie uncomfortable. How should she respond? - Answer- Listen to the resident and ask questions when appropriate What is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the residents in her care? - Answer- That each resident is an individual with his or her own abilities and needs When a resident is in isolation: - Answer- He or she has the same basic human needs If a surveyor asks you a questions you do not know the answer to, how should you respond? - Answer- Admit you do not know, and find out the answer When performing procedures on residents, you should: - Answer- Explain the procedure fully before performing it Which of the following statements is true of the chain of command? a. It is the same as the care team b. It details th