CNA FINAL WELL ANSWERED 2023/2024

An acute illness is - ANSWERSA sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover Persons living in nursing centers are called - ANSWERSresidents The nursing team involves the following except - ANSWERSDoctors You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the following except - ANSWERSInterview patients and family The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - ANSWERSFederal Law OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - ANSWERSHave not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - ANSWERSNo. 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? - ANSWERSPolitely refuse to do the task and explain why Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - ANSWERSFalse imprisonment You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - ANSWERSTell the nurse Work ethics mean - ANSWERSBehavior in the workplace You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSWERSHas a sweep hand Treating the person with dignity is - ANSWERSRespectfulness A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - ANSWERSA photo You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you overhear. This is - ANSWERSGossip You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - ANSWERSIn private Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSWERSTell 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? - ANSWERSAny staff member on the unit will help Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - ANSWERSMaking excuses or blaming others for your actions Stress is - ANSWERSThe 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? - ANSWERSFlow sheets When should you report changes in the person's condition? - ANSWERSAt once These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - ANSWERSYou can chart a procedure before completing it When charting, you should record - ANSWERSSafety measures performed Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is - ANSWERSBody language Which is correct? - ANSWERSCalling 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 - ANSWERSListening to the person's concerns Family and friends usually help meet the person's - ANSWERSLove and belonging needs Which is a common response to illness and disability - ANSWERSAnger You ask a patient a question. You should - ANSWERSGive the person time to process what you asked Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - ANSWERSYour attitude The process of cell division in called - ANSWERSMitosis The point at which two or more bones meet is a - ANSWERSJoint Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - ANSWERSSpinal cord Another name for the trachea is the - ANSWERSwindpipe Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - ANSWERSThe diaphragm The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is - ANSWERSDigestion Digestion begins in the - ANSWERSMouth The stomach is located in the - ANSWERSUpper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ) The urinary system - ANSWERSRemoves waste products from the blood Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - ANSWERSToo much sugar in the blood The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - ANSWERSFalse Which is a developmental task of adolescence - ANSWERSAccepting changes in the body and appearance During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - ANSWERSIt is common to need eyeglasses Geriatrics is - ANSWERSThe care of aging people Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - ANSWERSThe skin has fewer nerve endings Older people usually need a shower or bath - ANSWERSTwice a week Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - ANSWERSTaste buds decrease in number An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - ANSWERSLess saliva Men may have difficulty urinating because the - ANSWERSProstate gland enlarges The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - ANSWERSDrinks most fluids before 1700 Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the