CNA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
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
ANSWERS.
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
