CNA COURSE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWES -- nerve cells are lost
changes occur in the brain cells
memory is shorter
forgetfulness increases
responses slow
confusion, dizziness, and fatigue may occur
sleep patterns change-sleep shorter
The Senses - CORRECT ANSWES -- hearing and vision losses occur
taste and smell dulls
decrease in appetite
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a sudden illness from which the person is
expected to recover.
Chronic Illness - CORRECT ANSWES -- is an on-going illness that is slow or gradual
in onset. There is no known cure. The illness can be controlled and complications
prevented with proper treatment.
Terminal Illness - CORRECT ANSWES -- is an illness or injury from which the person
will not likely recover.
Long Term Care Centers meet the needs of: - CORRECT ANSWES -- -alert, oriented
persons
-confused and disoriented persons
-persons needing complete care
-short-term residents
-persons needing respite care
-life-long residents
-residents who are mentally ill
-terminally ill persons
Board and Care homes - CORRECT ANSWES -- provide a room, meals, laundry, and
supervision. some homes are for older persons. has a safe setting but not 24 hour
nursing care.
,Assisted Living Residents (ALR) - CORRECT ANSWES -- provides housing, personal
care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting for
persons needing help with daily activities.
Nursing Center - CORRECT ANSWES -- provides health care services to persons
who need regular or continuous care.
Skilled Nursing Facilities - CORRECT ANSWES -- provide complex care for sever
health problems. they are a part of hospitals or nursing centers.
Subacute Care - CORRECT ANSWES -- is complex medical care or rehabilitation
when hospital care is no longer needed. Often called patients.
Hospice - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a health care agency or program for persons who
are dying. usually they have less than 6 months to live.
Alzheimer's Unit (Dementia Care Units) - CORRECT ANSWES -- designed for person
with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. such person suffer increasing memory
loss and confusion.
Board of trustees/board of directors - CORRECT ANSWES -- makes policies and it
makes sure that safe care is given at the lowest possible cost. local, state, and federal
laws are followed.
Administrator - CORRECT ANSWES -- manages the agency. he or she reports
directly to the board.
Health team - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves the many health care workers whose
skills and knowledge focus on the persons total care.
Organization of the Health Department - CORRECT ANSWES -- DON --> Nursing
supervisor/nurse managers --> charge nurse--> staff RNs--> LPNs/LVns -->Nursing
Assistants
DON (Director of Nursing) - CORRECT ANSWES -- is responsible for the entire
nursing staff and the care given.
Charge Nurse - CORRECT ANSWES -- is responsible for all nursing care and for the
actions of nursing staff during that shift.
Nursing Team - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves those who provide nursing care-RNs,
LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants.
Registered Nurse (RN) - CORRECT ANSWES -- has completed a 2/3/4 year nursing
program and has passed a licensing test.
, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CORRECT ANSWES -- has completed a 1 year
nursing program and has passed an licensing test.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CORRECT ANSWES -- is used in some states.
Nursing Assistant - CORRECT ANSWES -- has passed a nursing assistant training
and competency evaluation program (NATCEP). perform delegated tasks under the
supervision of a licensed nurse
Functional Nursing - CORRECT ANSWES -- focuses on tasks and jobs. each person
is in charge of one aspect of the job.
Team Nursing - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves a team of nursing staff led by an RN.
they are delegated tasks of certain persons to other nurses and nursing assistant.
Primary Nursing - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves total care. an RN is responsible for
the person's total care.
Case Management - CORRECT ANSWES -- is like primary nursing. a case manager
coordinates a person's care from admission through the discharge and into the home or
long-term care setting.
Patient-focused care - CORRECT ANSWES -- is when services are moved from
departments to the bedside. the nursing team performs basic skills usually done by
other health team members.
Private insurance - CORRECT ANSWES -- is bought by individuals and families.
Group insurance - CORRECT ANSWES -- is bought by groups or organizations for
individuals.
Medicare - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a federal health insurance program for persons
65 years of age or older.
Part A- pay for some hospital care, physical and SNF, hospice, and home care costs.
Part B- helps pay for doctor's services, out-patient hospital care, physical and
occupational therapy, some home care, and many other services.
Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a healthcare payment program. sponsored by
the federal government, it is RUN BY THE STATES.
Managed Care - CORRECT ANSWES -- deals with health care delivery and payment.
limits the choice of where to go for health care. it also limits the care that doctors
provide. many states require managed care for medicaid and medicare coverage.
Survey Team - CORRECT ANSWES -- Surveys are done to see if agency meets set
standards. They will:
ANSWERS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWES -- nerve cells are lost
changes occur in the brain cells
memory is shorter
forgetfulness increases
responses slow
confusion, dizziness, and fatigue may occur
sleep patterns change-sleep shorter
The Senses - CORRECT ANSWES -- hearing and vision losses occur
taste and smell dulls
decrease in appetite
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a sudden illness from which the person is
expected to recover.
Chronic Illness - CORRECT ANSWES -- is an on-going illness that is slow or gradual
in onset. There is no known cure. The illness can be controlled and complications
prevented with proper treatment.
Terminal Illness - CORRECT ANSWES -- is an illness or injury from which the person
will not likely recover.
Long Term Care Centers meet the needs of: - CORRECT ANSWES -- -alert, oriented
persons
-confused and disoriented persons
-persons needing complete care
-short-term residents
-persons needing respite care
-life-long residents
-residents who are mentally ill
-terminally ill persons
Board and Care homes - CORRECT ANSWES -- provide a room, meals, laundry, and
supervision. some homes are for older persons. has a safe setting but not 24 hour
nursing care.
,Assisted Living Residents (ALR) - CORRECT ANSWES -- provides housing, personal
care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting for
persons needing help with daily activities.
Nursing Center - CORRECT ANSWES -- provides health care services to persons
who need regular or continuous care.
Skilled Nursing Facilities - CORRECT ANSWES -- provide complex care for sever
health problems. they are a part of hospitals or nursing centers.
Subacute Care - CORRECT ANSWES -- is complex medical care or rehabilitation
when hospital care is no longer needed. Often called patients.
Hospice - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a health care agency or program for persons who
are dying. usually they have less than 6 months to live.
Alzheimer's Unit (Dementia Care Units) - CORRECT ANSWES -- designed for person
with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. such person suffer increasing memory
loss and confusion.
Board of trustees/board of directors - CORRECT ANSWES -- makes policies and it
makes sure that safe care is given at the lowest possible cost. local, state, and federal
laws are followed.
Administrator - CORRECT ANSWES -- manages the agency. he or she reports
directly to the board.
Health team - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves the many health care workers whose
skills and knowledge focus on the persons total care.
Organization of the Health Department - CORRECT ANSWES -- DON --> Nursing
supervisor/nurse managers --> charge nurse--> staff RNs--> LPNs/LVns -->Nursing
Assistants
DON (Director of Nursing) - CORRECT ANSWES -- is responsible for the entire
nursing staff and the care given.
Charge Nurse - CORRECT ANSWES -- is responsible for all nursing care and for the
actions of nursing staff during that shift.
Nursing Team - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves those who provide nursing care-RNs,
LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants.
Registered Nurse (RN) - CORRECT ANSWES -- has completed a 2/3/4 year nursing
program and has passed a licensing test.
, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CORRECT ANSWES -- has completed a 1 year
nursing program and has passed an licensing test.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CORRECT ANSWES -- is used in some states.
Nursing Assistant - CORRECT ANSWES -- has passed a nursing assistant training
and competency evaluation program (NATCEP). perform delegated tasks under the
supervision of a licensed nurse
Functional Nursing - CORRECT ANSWES -- focuses on tasks and jobs. each person
is in charge of one aspect of the job.
Team Nursing - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves a team of nursing staff led by an RN.
they are delegated tasks of certain persons to other nurses and nursing assistant.
Primary Nursing - CORRECT ANSWES -- involves total care. an RN is responsible for
the person's total care.
Case Management - CORRECT ANSWES -- is like primary nursing. a case manager
coordinates a person's care from admission through the discharge and into the home or
long-term care setting.
Patient-focused care - CORRECT ANSWES -- is when services are moved from
departments to the bedside. the nursing team performs basic skills usually done by
other health team members.
Private insurance - CORRECT ANSWES -- is bought by individuals and families.
Group insurance - CORRECT ANSWES -- is bought by groups or organizations for
individuals.
Medicare - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a federal health insurance program for persons
65 years of age or older.
Part A- pay for some hospital care, physical and SNF, hospice, and home care costs.
Part B- helps pay for doctor's services, out-patient hospital care, physical and
occupational therapy, some home care, and many other services.
Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWES -- is a healthcare payment program. sponsored by
the federal government, it is RUN BY THE STATES.
Managed Care - CORRECT ANSWES -- deals with health care delivery and payment.
limits the choice of where to go for health care. it also limits the care that doctors
provide. many states require managed care for medicaid and medicare coverage.
Survey Team - CORRECT ANSWES -- Surveys are done to see if agency meets set
standards. They will:
