CNA Chapter 1-6 Test Questions and Answers

CNA Chapter 1-6 Test Questions and Answers Medicaid federal program for people over 65 years of age Medicare medical service for low income people or people with disabilities. Medicare/medicade bases it's pay for services in long term facilities on what? Residents needs upon admission. Residents with the largest average stay in a long term care facility are? Ones who are developmentally disabled. Dementia Loss of mental abilities. A task that nursing assistants can not do? Insert tubes Name an example of professional behavior when working with a resident. Keeping all resident information confidential. The chain of command is __________ in a facility. line of authority Who has the most direct contact with the resident? Nursing assistant Examples of professionalism/ ethical behavior by a nursing assistant? Documenting care accurately and promptly Examples of unprofessional behavior by a nursing assistant? Accepting a gift from a resident What is obra and why was it passed? Reports of abuse and poor care Negligence? Actions or failure to give care or act that results in injury. Signs of abuse? Bruises, missing hair and teeth. Responsibility of ombusman? Investigating and resolving complaints Why HIPPA was passed? Protect privacy of health information. Document that decides if patient is unresponsive? Advance directive. Example of non verbal communication? Smiling What to do if you have difficulty understanding the resident? Get an interpreter What should a nursing assistant do if a resident can not understand them? Restate what they said Main part of a word that gives meaning? Root Who can you use medical terminology with? Care team Who can a nursing assistant share resident information with? Other members of the care team Why is accurate documentation important? It provides up to date status. Example of objective information concerning a resident? Mr. Jones blood pressure is 115/68 Example of subjective information concerning a resident? Mr. Jones says he has a headache. What sense is not used in making observation? Taste What is considered an incident with a resident? Mrs. Jones fell in the bathroom, but has no injuries. How do nursing assistants communicate with the visually impaired? use the face of an imaginary clock as a guide to explain the position of objects. What does a nursing assistant do if she sees a call light on but it is not her patient? Answer it anyways. What does a nursing assistant do with a hearing impaired person? Make sure they can see your face and look directly at them while you speak. Examples of communication with anxious people? Talk to them, be patient, and ask gentle questions. Causes of combative behavior? Medicines, pain, Physical/mental illnesses, and anger. Is it appropriate to hit a resident? NO What sense remains active in a comatose patient? Hearing Do old people have interests? True Infection Prevention Controls Wash hands What does a nursing assistant do before leaving a dirty utility room? Wash hands How many links in chain need to be broken to prevent infection? One Why do older people have a greater risk of infection? Conditions and the decrease in activity of the immune system. The term "body fluids" include what? Tears, saliva, sputum, urine, feces, pus, semen, and vaginal secretions What is an important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent infections? Wash hands How long to use friction when washing hands? 20 Poper "DON" order Gown, mask, goggles, gloves. Where do sharps go? In the biohazard container. How many feet can droplets go? 6 Reason for OSHA Provide a safe workplace and comply with standards. Phone number for nursing assistant agency?