SRNA EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which courtesies should the nursing assistant practice?
-Addressing others by Miss, Mrs., Ms., Mr., after caring for them for a length of time
makes them feel as if you are just there for a paycheck and do not care or take a
personal interest in them. Incorrect
It makes a person feel more cared for or special to be called by her or his first name or
by "sweetie," "sweetheart," or other terms of endearment.
-If someone is sick and miserable it won't matter what you do; he or she will remain sick
and miserable, so it doesn't matter. Just do your job with the least amount of conflict.
-Begin each request with "please," say "thank you" when someone does something for
you, and be quick to apologize even for small things such as bumping into someone.
Hold doors open for others, say hello and goodbye to guests as well as residents, and
wish them well, "Stay well" or "Be healthy." Give praise to co-workers when they do a
goo - Answers :Begin each request with "please," say "thank you" when someone does
something for you, and be quick to apologize even for small things such as bumping
into someone. Hold doors open for others, say hello and goodbye to guests as well as
residents, and wish them well, "Stay well" or "Be healthy." Give praise to co-workers
when they do a good job. Be thoughtful and kind; it means so much.
In planning your work and setting priorities, which are the most important factors for you
to consider?
-Which person has the greatest or most life threatening need, which tasks are time
sensitive, how much time each task takes, and who can help you and when
-When you like to take your breaks and when you want to take your lunch
-Your resident's schedule for the day, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.
-Resident's will often have to be re-directed because of time constraints to complete all
tasks. - Answers :Which person has the greatest or most life threatening need, which
tasks are time sensitive, how much time each task takes, and who can help you and
when
Which statement is most true concerning stress?
-Stress is a state of mind; it is a choice. You can choose how you react to stressors in
your life.
-Stress has a limited effect and is only emotional.
-Stress is a natural part of life and you just have to deal with it.
-Stress affects you and the care you give. There are guidelines to help you reduce or
cope with stress. - Answers :Stress affects you and the care you give. There are
guidelines to help you reduce or cope with stress.
What is an example of harassment?
-When a caregiver assists a resident with personal hygiene
-When a co-worker repeatedly tells suggestive jokes and then shows you a picture on
his cell phone that makes you uncomfortable
-When the nurse assigns you to the hardest resident to care for on the unit
, -When you are the first one pulled to work a different unit or floor - Answers :When a co-
worker repeatedly tells suggestive jokes and then shows you a picture on his cell phone
that makes you uncomfortable
Good work ethic does not include:
-working when scheduled
-only doing your own assignment
-performing delegated taks
-being kind to others - Answers :only doing your own assignment
What is true about stress?
-Stress is only casued by emotional factors
-Stressors are always unpleasant
-stress affects the whole person
-stress is not normal - Answers :stress affects the whole person
A home care agency or program that cares for terminally ill people is called a:
Skilled nursing facility
Board and care home
Hospice
Group home - Answers :Hospice
The purpose of a long-term care facility is to:
Treat acute illnesses
Provide rehabilitation
Treat communicable disease
Treat chronic illnesses - Answers :Treat chronic illnesses
The person who is responsible for resident care on a nursing unit is the: - Answers
:Charge nurse
Who is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care? - Answers
:The registered nurse
What is required by a nursing center in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid funds? -
Answers :Certification
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)? -
Answers :To improve the quality of life in nursing care centers
What is not a part of basic nursing care given by nursing assistants? - Answers
:Providing assistance with medication administration
How many hours of educational programs must a nursing center provide to nursing
assistants every year? - Answers :12 hours
Which courtesies should the nursing assistant practice?
-Addressing others by Miss, Mrs., Ms., Mr., after caring for them for a length of time
makes them feel as if you are just there for a paycheck and do not care or take a
personal interest in them. Incorrect
It makes a person feel more cared for or special to be called by her or his first name or
by "sweetie," "sweetheart," or other terms of endearment.
-If someone is sick and miserable it won't matter what you do; he or she will remain sick
and miserable, so it doesn't matter. Just do your job with the least amount of conflict.
-Begin each request with "please," say "thank you" when someone does something for
you, and be quick to apologize even for small things such as bumping into someone.
Hold doors open for others, say hello and goodbye to guests as well as residents, and
wish them well, "Stay well" or "Be healthy." Give praise to co-workers when they do a
goo - Answers :Begin each request with "please," say "thank you" when someone does
something for you, and be quick to apologize even for small things such as bumping
into someone. Hold doors open for others, say hello and goodbye to guests as well as
residents, and wish them well, "Stay well" or "Be healthy." Give praise to co-workers
when they do a good job. Be thoughtful and kind; it means so much.
In planning your work and setting priorities, which are the most important factors for you
to consider?
-Which person has the greatest or most life threatening need, which tasks are time
sensitive, how much time each task takes, and who can help you and when
-When you like to take your breaks and when you want to take your lunch
-Your resident's schedule for the day, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.
-Resident's will often have to be re-directed because of time constraints to complete all
tasks. - Answers :Which person has the greatest or most life threatening need, which
tasks are time sensitive, how much time each task takes, and who can help you and
when
Which statement is most true concerning stress?
-Stress is a state of mind; it is a choice. You can choose how you react to stressors in
your life.
-Stress has a limited effect and is only emotional.
-Stress is a natural part of life and you just have to deal with it.
-Stress affects you and the care you give. There are guidelines to help you reduce or
cope with stress. - Answers :Stress affects you and the care you give. There are
guidelines to help you reduce or cope with stress.
What is an example of harassment?
-When a caregiver assists a resident with personal hygiene
-When a co-worker repeatedly tells suggestive jokes and then shows you a picture on
his cell phone that makes you uncomfortable
-When the nurse assigns you to the hardest resident to care for on the unit
, -When you are the first one pulled to work a different unit or floor - Answers :When a co-
worker repeatedly tells suggestive jokes and then shows you a picture on his cell phone
that makes you uncomfortable
Good work ethic does not include:
-working when scheduled
-only doing your own assignment
-performing delegated taks
-being kind to others - Answers :only doing your own assignment
What is true about stress?
-Stress is only casued by emotional factors
-Stressors are always unpleasant
-stress affects the whole person
-stress is not normal - Answers :stress affects the whole person
A home care agency or program that cares for terminally ill people is called a:
Skilled nursing facility
Board and care home
Hospice
Group home - Answers :Hospice
The purpose of a long-term care facility is to:
Treat acute illnesses
Provide rehabilitation
Treat communicable disease
Treat chronic illnesses - Answers :Treat chronic illnesses
The person who is responsible for resident care on a nursing unit is the: - Answers
:Charge nurse
Who is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care? - Answers
:The registered nurse
What is required by a nursing center in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid funds? -
Answers :Certification
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)? -
Answers :To improve the quality of life in nursing care centers
What is not a part of basic nursing care given by nursing assistants? - Answers
:Providing assistance with medication administration
How many hours of educational programs must a nursing center provide to nursing
assistants every year? - Answers :12 hours
