CNA FINAL EXAM V1, Q&As
An acute illness is
- A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called
- residents
The nursing team involves the following except
- Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the following
except
- Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a
- Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who
- Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
- No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to
start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to
start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?
- Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is
- False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do?
- Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean
- Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that
- Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is
- Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required?
- A photo
,You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you
overhear. This is
- Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this?
- In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to
- Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break.
Who will help the patient?
- Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm?
- Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is
- The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations?
- Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition?
- At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect?
- You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record
- Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is
- Body language
Which is correct?
- Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by
- Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's
- Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability
- Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should
, - Give the person time to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled?
- Your attitude
The process of cell division in called
- Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a
- Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain?
- Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the
- windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity?
- The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is
- Digestion
Digestion begins in the - Mouth
The stomach is located in the - Upper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - Removes waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - Too much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - Accepting changes in the body and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - It is common to
need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - The skin has fewer nerve
endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - Twice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - Taste buds decrease in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - Less saliva
An acute illness is
- A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called
- residents
The nursing team involves the following except
- Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the following
except
- Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a
- Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who
- Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
- No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to
start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to
start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?
- Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is
- False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do?
- Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean
- Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that
- Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is
- Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required?
- A photo
,You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you
overhear. This is
- Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this?
- In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to
- Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break.
Who will help the patient?
- Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm?
- Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is
- The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations?
- Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition?
- At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect?
- You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record
- Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is
- Body language
Which is correct?
- Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by
- Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's
- Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability
- Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should
, - Give the person time to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled?
- Your attitude
The process of cell division in called
- Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a
- Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain?
- Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the
- windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity?
- The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is
- Digestion
Digestion begins in the - Mouth
The stomach is located in the - Upper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - Removes waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - Too much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - Accepting changes in the body and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - It is common to
need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - The skin has fewer nerve
endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - Twice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - Taste buds decrease in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - Less saliva
