ACTUAL EXAM LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - answer- law that requires health
information to be kept secure and private
interdisciplinary team - answer- professionals from each discipline within the nursing
facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident
Long term care - answer- care for persons who require 24 hour care and assistance
acute - answer- a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of
sudden onset
chain of command - answer- the line of authority in the facility which addresses to whom
each employee/department reports
culture change - answer- a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered" care
to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
,ombundsman - answer- resident advocate who investigates complaints and assists to
achieve agreement between parties, often defending the rights of residents
The term used for persons living in long-term care facilities is:
A. Senior Citizen
B. Patient
C. Retiree
D. Resident - answer- D
As a CNA, your scope of practice includes:
A. Bathing and dressing resident
B. Taking telephone order from the doctor
C. Assigning patient care
D. Giving medications - answer- A
What should the CNA do if asked to do something he or she doesn't know how to do?
A. Ask another CNA to do the task
B. Tell the nurse he or she is uncertain and ask for help
C. Refrain from doing the task
D. Do the task anyway - answer- B
The direct supervisor of the CNA is the:
A. Physician
B. Charge nurse
C. Administrator
D. Director of nursing - answer- B
, California Code of Regulations, Title 22 establishes:
A. Salary for certified CNAs
B. Minimum standards of patient care
C. The CNAs work schedule
D. Maximum standards of patient care - answer- B
What best defines Medicare?
A. State Medical Welfare Funding
B. Medical funding for persons under 65 years old
C. Medical funding for children only
D. Medical benefits for persons age 65 and over - answer- D
Which of the following situations should the nurse assistant report to the Director of Nursing?
A. A resident has fallen
B. The nurse in charge is suspected of abusing a resident
C. The physician has asked for the nurse assistant's help
D. A resident refuses to cooperate with treatment - answer- B
The role of the ombudsman is to:
A. Drive the buses for special outings
B. Listen to and resolve resident problems
C. Serve snacks
D. Bring newspapers and magazines - answer- B
HIPAA refers to: