CNA FINAL EXAM
An acute illness is - ANSA sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - ANSresidents
The nursing team involves the following except - ANSDoctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - ANSInterview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - ANSFederal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - ANSHave not
worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - ANSNo. The nurse makes delegation decisions
that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed
to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks
her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - ANSPolitely refuse to
do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - ANSFalse imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - ANSTell the nurse
Work ethics mean - ANSBehavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSHas a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - ANSRespectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - ANSA photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - ANSGossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - ANSIn
private
,Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSTell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal
break. Who will help the patient? - ANSAny staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - ANSMaking excuses or
blaming others for your actions
Stress is - ANSThe response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social,
or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - ANSFlow
sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - ANSAt once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - ANSYou can chart a procedure
before completing it
When charting, you should record - ANSSafety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
ANSBody language
Which is correct? - ANSCalling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes
dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - ANSListening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - ANSLove and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - ANSAnger
You ask a patient a question. You should - ANSGive the person time to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - ANSYour attitude
The process of cell division in called - ANSMitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - ANSJoint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - ANSSpinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - ANSwindpipe
, Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - ANSThe diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the
body is - ANSDigestion
Digestion begins in the - ANSMouth
The stomach is located in the - ANSUpper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - ANSRemoves waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - ANSToo much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - ANSFalse
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - ANSAccepting changes in the body and
appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - ANSIt is
common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - ANSThe care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - ANSThe skin has
fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - ANSTwice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - ANSTaste buds decrease
in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - ANSLess saliva
Men may have difficulty urinating because the - ANSProstate gland enlarges
The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - ANSDrinks most fluids before 1700
Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is - ANSParaplegia
To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct? - ANSCheck identifying
information in the assignment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
An acute illness is - ANSA sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - ANSresidents
The nursing team involves the following except - ANSDoctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - ANSInterview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - ANSFederal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - ANSHave not
worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - ANSNo. The nurse makes delegation decisions
that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed
to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks
her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - ANSPolitely refuse to
do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - ANSFalse imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - ANSTell the nurse
Work ethics mean - ANSBehavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSHas a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - ANSRespectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - ANSA photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - ANSGossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - ANSIn
private
,Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSTell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal
break. Who will help the patient? - ANSAny staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - ANSMaking excuses or
blaming others for your actions
Stress is - ANSThe response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social,
or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - ANSFlow
sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - ANSAt once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - ANSYou can chart a procedure
before completing it
When charting, you should record - ANSSafety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
ANSBody language
Which is correct? - ANSCalling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes
dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - ANSListening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - ANSLove and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - ANSAnger
You ask a patient a question. You should - ANSGive the person time to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - ANSYour attitude
The process of cell division in called - ANSMitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - ANSJoint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - ANSSpinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - ANSwindpipe
, Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - ANSThe diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the
body is - ANSDigestion
Digestion begins in the - ANSMouth
The stomach is located in the - ANSUpper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - ANSRemoves waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - ANSToo much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - ANSFalse
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - ANSAccepting changes in the body and
appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - ANSIt is
common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - ANSThe care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - ANSThe skin has
fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - ANSTwice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - ANSTaste buds decrease
in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - ANSLess saliva
Men may have difficulty urinating because the - ANSProstate gland enlarges
The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - ANSDrinks most fluids before 1700
Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is - ANSParaplegia
To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct? - ANSCheck identifying
information in the assignment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
