CNA FINAL EXAM
An acute illness is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS A sudden illness from which the
person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS residents
The nursing team involves the following except - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must
do the following except - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 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? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker
what you overhear. This is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Gossip
,You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 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? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Any staff
member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - THE CORRECT ASNWER 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? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Safety measures
performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Body language
Which is correct? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 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 - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Love
and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Give the
person time to process what you asked
, Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by
the body is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Digestion
Digestion begins in the - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Mouth
The stomach is located in the - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Upper left part of the
abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Removes waste products from the
blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Too much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Accepting changes in the body and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS It is common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS The skin has fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Twice a
week
An acute illness is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS A sudden illness from which the
person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS residents
The nursing team involves the following except - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must
do the following except - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 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? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker
what you overhear. This is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Gossip
,You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 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? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Any staff
member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - THE CORRECT ASNWER 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? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Safety measures
performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Body language
Which is correct? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 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 - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Love
and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Give the
person time to process what you asked
, Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by
the body is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Digestion
Digestion begins in the - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Mouth
The stomach is located in the - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Upper left part of the
abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Removes waste products from the
blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Too much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Accepting changes in the body and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS It is common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS The skin has fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Twice a
week
