CNA FINAL EXAM
A task that nursing assistants commonly do - ANSbathing residents
Dementia - ANSloss of mental abilities
Example of nonverbal communication - ANSsmiling to a new resident
Health care that is generally for people who will die in six months or less - ANSHospice care
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants - ANSAt least 75 hours
is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care - ANSThe nursing assistant should
recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring.
One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANSProtect
privacy of health information
an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant - ANSDocumenting care
accurately and promptly
To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should -
ANSFace the object or person she is moving
When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? - ANSWhen communicating with the care
team
What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain - ANSDescription of
emergency response actions
Which of the following statements contains objective information? - ANSMr. Castillo's blood
pressure is 115/68.
A resident's health information may be shared with: - ANSOther care team members
If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: - ANSMake sure the light is on the
nursing assistant's face
Holistic care focuses on: - ANSThe whole person, including physical, mental, and social
well-being
, The federal government requires ______ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants
each year. - ANS12
What is a physical need - ANSThe need to be free from pain
If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should: - ANSProvide
privacy and leave the room
What is true of most elderly people? - ANSThey are active and have many interests.
Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called: - ANSSurgical asepsis
One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is
to: - ANSUse the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Restraints may be used - ANSonly with a doctor's order
Infection prevention is - ANSA set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: - ANS1945 hours
How is HIV spread? - ANSBy blood
In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? -
ANSShaving a resident
Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: - ANSFalls
When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: - ANSZero
One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: - ANSCheck water temperature before giving a bath
or shower
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she
should: - ANSGive basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives
A good way to help new residents adjust to life in the facility is: - ANSThink about how it would
feel to have to move into a facility
Transmission-Based Precautions are practiced in addition to what? - ANSStandard Precautions.
Which of the behavior promotes Residents' Rights? - ANSProviding privacy during all care
procedures
A task that nursing assistants commonly do - ANSbathing residents
Dementia - ANSloss of mental abilities
Example of nonverbal communication - ANSsmiling to a new resident
Health care that is generally for people who will die in six months or less - ANSHospice care
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants - ANSAt least 75 hours
is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care - ANSThe nursing assistant should
recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring.
One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANSProtect
privacy of health information
an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant - ANSDocumenting care
accurately and promptly
To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should -
ANSFace the object or person she is moving
When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? - ANSWhen communicating with the care
team
What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain - ANSDescription of
emergency response actions
Which of the following statements contains objective information? - ANSMr. Castillo's blood
pressure is 115/68.
A resident's health information may be shared with: - ANSOther care team members
If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: - ANSMake sure the light is on the
nursing assistant's face
Holistic care focuses on: - ANSThe whole person, including physical, mental, and social
well-being
, The federal government requires ______ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants
each year. - ANS12
What is a physical need - ANSThe need to be free from pain
If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should: - ANSProvide
privacy and leave the room
What is true of most elderly people? - ANSThey are active and have many interests.
Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called: - ANSSurgical asepsis
One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is
to: - ANSUse the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Restraints may be used - ANSonly with a doctor's order
Infection prevention is - ANSA set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: - ANS1945 hours
How is HIV spread? - ANSBy blood
In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? -
ANSShaving a resident
Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: - ANSFalls
When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: - ANSZero
One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: - ANSCheck water temperature before giving a bath
or shower
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she
should: - ANSGive basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives
A good way to help new residents adjust to life in the facility is: - ANSThink about how it would
feel to have to move into a facility
Transmission-Based Precautions are practiced in addition to what? - ANSStandard Precautions.
Which of the behavior promotes Residents' Rights? - ANSProviding privacy during all care
procedures
