CNA Final Exam Review
Culture is:
A. The process of exchanging information
B. Body movements, facial expressions and posture
C. Traditional behaviors practiced by a group of people
D. The acknowledgement of a question ANS: C
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
A. Giving a resident a bath
B. Inserting tubes into a resident's body
C. Helping a resident eat dinner
D. Transferring a resident from the bed to a chair ANS: B
Which of these is within the NAs scope of practice?
A. The resident's activities of daily living
B. The resident's treatment plan
C. Updating the resident's care plan
D. The resident's medication plan ANS: A
The first person in the NAs chain of command is the:
A. Administrator
B. Supervising nurse
C. Director of Nursing
D. Medical Director ANS: B
,Scope of practice defines:
A. Tasks that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do
B. Tasks that once practiced and mastered can be done by NAs
C. The practice of providing healthcare interventions
D. Who is in the NA's chain of command ANS: A
Federal law concerned with the care provided in skilled nursing facilities ANS: OBRA
Care given in hospitals for short-term care of injury or illness ANS: Acute care
Care given by specialists to improve function after illness or injury ANS: Rehabilitation
6:30pm in military time is written:
a. 18:30
b. 1830
c. 6:30
d. 16:30 ANS: b
The circadian rhythm is
A. The 24-hour day-night cycle
B. The lack of ability to fall asleep or stay asleep
C. Deep sleep that helps the body to renew
D. The habit of taking short naps throughout the day ANS: A
Empathy means:
,A. Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
B. Being caring, concerned and considerate
C. Identifying with the feelings of others
D. Being appropriate when dealing with others ANS: C
What are baseline vital signs?
A. The combined average of three sets of vital signs
B. Weekly vital sign readings
C. The initial set of vital signs done upon admission
D. The final set of vital signs prior to discharge ANS: C
Unlawful restraint is called:
A. Involuntary seclusion
B. False imprisonment
C. Battery
D. Assault ANS: B
Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact when a resident behaves inappropriately?
A. It may actually reinforce the behavior
B. Other residents may then copy the behavior
C. The NA's supervisor will be angry with him.
D. The NA might surprise the resident. ANS: A
How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year?
A. At least 34 hours
, B. At least 28 hours
C. At least 18 hours
D. At least 12 hours ANS: D
Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made, with the bedspread and blankets
in place?
A. Closed bed
B. Open bed
C. Occupied bed
D. Unoccupied ANS: A
During the Unoccupied Bed video, the narrator states that when the pillows have tags on them, they
should be inserted into the pillowcase:
A. Tag-side first, so the tag will be covered
B. After all tags are removed
C. With the tags taped or sewn down
D. Tag-side out, so the tag will be visible ANS: A
The failure to provide appropriate care resulting in unintentional injury is:
A. Neglect
B. Abuse
C. Assault
D. Negligence ANS: D
The failure to provide care that results in physical, emotional or mental harm is:
A. Negligence
Culture is:
A. The process of exchanging information
B. Body movements, facial expressions and posture
C. Traditional behaviors practiced by a group of people
D. The acknowledgement of a question ANS: C
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
A. Giving a resident a bath
B. Inserting tubes into a resident's body
C. Helping a resident eat dinner
D. Transferring a resident from the bed to a chair ANS: B
Which of these is within the NAs scope of practice?
A. The resident's activities of daily living
B. The resident's treatment plan
C. Updating the resident's care plan
D. The resident's medication plan ANS: A
The first person in the NAs chain of command is the:
A. Administrator
B. Supervising nurse
C. Director of Nursing
D. Medical Director ANS: B
,Scope of practice defines:
A. Tasks that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do
B. Tasks that once practiced and mastered can be done by NAs
C. The practice of providing healthcare interventions
D. Who is in the NA's chain of command ANS: A
Federal law concerned with the care provided in skilled nursing facilities ANS: OBRA
Care given in hospitals for short-term care of injury or illness ANS: Acute care
Care given by specialists to improve function after illness or injury ANS: Rehabilitation
6:30pm in military time is written:
a. 18:30
b. 1830
c. 6:30
d. 16:30 ANS: b
The circadian rhythm is
A. The 24-hour day-night cycle
B. The lack of ability to fall asleep or stay asleep
C. Deep sleep that helps the body to renew
D. The habit of taking short naps throughout the day ANS: A
Empathy means:
,A. Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
B. Being caring, concerned and considerate
C. Identifying with the feelings of others
D. Being appropriate when dealing with others ANS: C
What are baseline vital signs?
A. The combined average of three sets of vital signs
B. Weekly vital sign readings
C. The initial set of vital signs done upon admission
D. The final set of vital signs prior to discharge ANS: C
Unlawful restraint is called:
A. Involuntary seclusion
B. False imprisonment
C. Battery
D. Assault ANS: B
Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact when a resident behaves inappropriately?
A. It may actually reinforce the behavior
B. Other residents may then copy the behavior
C. The NA's supervisor will be angry with him.
D. The NA might surprise the resident. ANS: A
How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year?
A. At least 34 hours
, B. At least 28 hours
C. At least 18 hours
D. At least 12 hours ANS: D
Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made, with the bedspread and blankets
in place?
A. Closed bed
B. Open bed
C. Occupied bed
D. Unoccupied ANS: A
During the Unoccupied Bed video, the narrator states that when the pillows have tags on them, they
should be inserted into the pillowcase:
A. Tag-side first, so the tag will be covered
B. After all tags are removed
C. With the tags taped or sewn down
D. Tag-side out, so the tag will be visible ANS: A
The failure to provide appropriate care resulting in unintentional injury is:
A. Neglect
B. Abuse
C. Assault
D. Negligence ANS: D
The failure to provide care that results in physical, emotional or mental harm is:
A. Negligence
