CNA State Exam UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT ANSWERS
acute - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a
result of sudden onset
chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the line of authority in the facility which
addresses to whom each employee/department reports
culture change - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-
centered" care to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- law that
requires health information to be kept secure and private
interdisciplinary team - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- professionals from each discipline within
the nursing facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident
Long term care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- care for persons who require 24 hour care and
assistance
ombundsman - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- resident advocate who investigates complaints
and assists to achieve agreement between parties, often defending the rights of residents
palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of
the person rather than curing him or her
projection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- seeing feelings in others that are really your own
regression - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- going back to an old immature behavior
repression - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- blocking painful thoughts or feelings from the mind
, standard 14 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- law that lays out all the responsibilities of the CNA
and what they are not allowed to do
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- law passed by federal
government establishing minimum standards for nursing home care and for nursing assistant
training
Types of Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- verbal, involuntary seclusion, physical, mental,
neglect, misappropriation, sexual
causative agent - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a biological agent that causes a disease
disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- chemicals used to decrease the spread of pathogens
by destroying them
healthcare associated infection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- infection acquired in a hospital
or other healthcare setting, also known as nosocomial infection
sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- destroys all microorganisms, not just pathogens
systemic infection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- infection that occurs when pathogens enter
one's bloodstream and move throughout the body causing general symptoms
five moments for hand washing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- an antibiotic
resistant infection often acquired in hospitals and other facilities; spread by direct physical
contact
occupational safety and health administration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- federal
government agency that protects workers from hazards on the job
Questions and CORRECT ANSWERS
acute - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a
result of sudden onset
chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the line of authority in the facility which
addresses to whom each employee/department reports
culture change - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-
centered" care to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- law that
requires health information to be kept secure and private
interdisciplinary team - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- professionals from each discipline within
the nursing facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident
Long term care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- care for persons who require 24 hour care and
assistance
ombundsman - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- resident advocate who investigates complaints
and assists to achieve agreement between parties, often defending the rights of residents
palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of
the person rather than curing him or her
projection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- seeing feelings in others that are really your own
regression - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- going back to an old immature behavior
repression - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- blocking painful thoughts or feelings from the mind
, standard 14 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- law that lays out all the responsibilities of the CNA
and what they are not allowed to do
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- law passed by federal
government establishing minimum standards for nursing home care and for nursing assistant
training
Types of Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- verbal, involuntary seclusion, physical, mental,
neglect, misappropriation, sexual
causative agent - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a biological agent that causes a disease
disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- chemicals used to decrease the spread of pathogens
by destroying them
healthcare associated infection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- infection acquired in a hospital
or other healthcare setting, also known as nosocomial infection
sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- destroys all microorganisms, not just pathogens
systemic infection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- infection that occurs when pathogens enter
one's bloodstream and move throughout the body causing general symptoms
five moments for hand washing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- an antibiotic
resistant infection often acquired in hospitals and other facilities; spread by direct physical
contact
occupational safety and health administration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- federal
government agency that protects workers from hazards on the job
