CNA UNIT 1 TEST
1. Describe the role of a Nursing Assistant - Correct Answers-perform delegated basic nursing
skills, perform delegated personal care skills, use appropriate interpersonal skills, observe
patients and report any changes
2. What are the legal limits of a Nursing Assistant? - Correct Answers-cannot insert/remove
tubes, change sterile dressings, give tube feedings, give medicine, diagnose
3. List the qualities and characteristics of a Nursing Assistant. - Correct Answers-compassionate,
honest, tactful, conscientious, dependable, respectful, unprejudiced, tolerant
4. List the good personal hygiene practices. - Correct Answers-bathing, brushing teeth, keeping
long hair tied back, keeping facial hair short and neat, clean uniform that fits, no large jewelry,
no tattoos/piercings, closed toed shoes, short fingernails, little/no makeup
6. What are other names for Nursing Assistants? - Correct Answers-nurse aid, certified nurse
aid, unlicensed assistive personnel, patient care tech, certified nursing assistant
7. What is the purpose of OBRA? - Correct Answers-Omnibus budget reconciliation act, sets
minimum standard for nursing aid training
8. What should you do if you had to leave the unit? - Correct Answers-give a report on patients
to the nurse
9. What are the highest priorities for providing care? - Correct Answers-person centered care
, 10. List five basic functions of a healthcare facility. - Correct Answers-Assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation, evaluation
11. What is JACHO and what do they do? - Correct Answers-Joint Commission, independent,
non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations.
12. List the types of facilities that a nursing assistant may work in. - Correct Answers-home
healthcare, assisted living, adult day services, acute care, subacute care, outpatient care,
rehabilitation, hospice care
13. What is the purpose of organizational structure of a healthcare facility and study the
organizational chart in your book. - Correct Answers-it protects employers and employees from
being liable, CNA-> Staff Nurse->charge nurse->nursing supervisor->MDS coordinator-> Staff
development coordinator->assistant director of nursing->director of nursing->medical director-
>administrator
14. What is a resident care conference? - Correct Answers-patient/family, and providers get
together to come up with a plan of care for the patient
1. What is ethics? - Correct Answers-moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the
conducting of an activity
2. What is considered ethical standards for the nursing assistant? - Correct Answers-be honest,
protect privacy, report abuse, follow the care plan, do not perform tasks outside the scope of
practice, report observations, document accurately, follow safety rules, do not accept gifts/tips,
do not get personally involved with residents/residents' families
3. How will the nursing assistant protect the residents rights and personal possessions? - Correct
Answers-never abuse, watch for abuse, call the resident by name, involve them in planning,
explain procedures, do not expose, respect refusal of care, knock before entering, do not accept
gifts/money, do not open residents mail, handle personal possessions with care
1. Describe the role of a Nursing Assistant - Correct Answers-perform delegated basic nursing
skills, perform delegated personal care skills, use appropriate interpersonal skills, observe
patients and report any changes
2. What are the legal limits of a Nursing Assistant? - Correct Answers-cannot insert/remove
tubes, change sterile dressings, give tube feedings, give medicine, diagnose
3. List the qualities and characteristics of a Nursing Assistant. - Correct Answers-compassionate,
honest, tactful, conscientious, dependable, respectful, unprejudiced, tolerant
4. List the good personal hygiene practices. - Correct Answers-bathing, brushing teeth, keeping
long hair tied back, keeping facial hair short and neat, clean uniform that fits, no large jewelry,
no tattoos/piercings, closed toed shoes, short fingernails, little/no makeup
6. What are other names for Nursing Assistants? - Correct Answers-nurse aid, certified nurse
aid, unlicensed assistive personnel, patient care tech, certified nursing assistant
7. What is the purpose of OBRA? - Correct Answers-Omnibus budget reconciliation act, sets
minimum standard for nursing aid training
8. What should you do if you had to leave the unit? - Correct Answers-give a report on patients
to the nurse
9. What are the highest priorities for providing care? - Correct Answers-person centered care
, 10. List five basic functions of a healthcare facility. - Correct Answers-Assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation, evaluation
11. What is JACHO and what do they do? - Correct Answers-Joint Commission, independent,
non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations.
12. List the types of facilities that a nursing assistant may work in. - Correct Answers-home
healthcare, assisted living, adult day services, acute care, subacute care, outpatient care,
rehabilitation, hospice care
13. What is the purpose of organizational structure of a healthcare facility and study the
organizational chart in your book. - Correct Answers-it protects employers and employees from
being liable, CNA-> Staff Nurse->charge nurse->nursing supervisor->MDS coordinator-> Staff
development coordinator->assistant director of nursing->director of nursing->medical director-
>administrator
14. What is a resident care conference? - Correct Answers-patient/family, and providers get
together to come up with a plan of care for the patient
1. What is ethics? - Correct Answers-moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the
conducting of an activity
2. What is considered ethical standards for the nursing assistant? - Correct Answers-be honest,
protect privacy, report abuse, follow the care plan, do not perform tasks outside the scope of
practice, report observations, document accurately, follow safety rules, do not accept gifts/tips,
do not get personally involved with residents/residents' families
3. How will the nursing assistant protect the residents rights and personal possessions? - Correct
Answers-never abuse, watch for abuse, call the resident by name, involve them in planning,
explain procedures, do not expose, respect refusal of care, knock before entering, do not accept
gifts/money, do not open residents mail, handle personal possessions with care
