CNA Review 200 Questions And
Answers.
Nursing Assistants -
\Perform simple and basic nursing functions under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
A nurse tells you to do something. However, you do not understand the instructions.
You should: -
\Ask the nurse for clarification.
Nursing Assistants: -
\Never give medications.
Who can diagnose and prescribe treatments and medications? -
\Physicians.
Mary Martin, a nursing assistant, smokes cigarettes. She should do all of the following
EXCEPT: -
\Smoke in a residents room if the resident permits it.
Ethics is: -
\Concerned with what is right and wrong conduct.
Which of the following would probably not be negligent conduct -
\A nursing assistant reports a resident's complaint of severe headache and dizziness.
The resident has a stroke and dies.
A nurse tells you to give Mr. Smith a sleeping pill. You tell the nurse that you are not
allowed to give medications. She tells you to go ahead and not worry because no one
else will know. She also tells you she will accept the blame if anything goes wrong. You
give the sleeping pill to Mr. Smith. However, it was the wrong pill and Mr, Smith
becomes very ill. Which statement is true? -
\You are legally responsible for your own actions. The resident can sue you for causing
him harm.
A written statement which is false and injures the name and reputation of someone is: -
\Libel
The actual unauthorized touching of another person's body without the person's consent
is: -
\False Imprisonment
, A resident wants to leave a long-term care facility. The resident is tied to a chair by staff
members to prevent him from leaving. This is an example of: -
\False Imprisonment
Which of the following is an invasion of privacy? -
\The resident's condition and treatment are discussed with the resident's cousin who
worked in the dietary dept.
Who needs to read the resident's chart? -
\Health team members involved in the residents care.
A resident asks to see her chart. You should: -
\Tell her you will ask the nurse to speak with her.
A resident complains of pain. You should do all of the following except: -
\Go get the ordered pain medication.
The things a resident tells you about but that you cannot observe through your senses
are: -
\Subjective signs or data.
You are allowed to chart at Marcy Nursing Center. You should do all of the following
except: -
\Erase any errors.
There are four residents in the lounge area. Which should have your attention first? -
\Mr. Roberts who is having difficulty breathing.
Mr. Matthews is a new resident in a long-term care facility. He says that he sees strange
shadows and hears funny noises at night. -
\Safety and Security.
Facial expressions, gestures, posture and other body movements that send messages
to other is called: -
\Body language.
Which promotes good communications with residents? -
\Listening and letting the resident do most of the talking.
Which of the following skills are C.N.A.'s allowed to perform? -
\Post Morten care.
Is a C.N.A. allowed to start chest compressions on a resident who is in full code? -
\Yes, as long as the resident is in full code.
If a resident makes a sexual comment to a C.N.A., what is the appropriate action? -
Answers.
Nursing Assistants -
\Perform simple and basic nursing functions under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
A nurse tells you to do something. However, you do not understand the instructions.
You should: -
\Ask the nurse for clarification.
Nursing Assistants: -
\Never give medications.
Who can diagnose and prescribe treatments and medications? -
\Physicians.
Mary Martin, a nursing assistant, smokes cigarettes. She should do all of the following
EXCEPT: -
\Smoke in a residents room if the resident permits it.
Ethics is: -
\Concerned with what is right and wrong conduct.
Which of the following would probably not be negligent conduct -
\A nursing assistant reports a resident's complaint of severe headache and dizziness.
The resident has a stroke and dies.
A nurse tells you to give Mr. Smith a sleeping pill. You tell the nurse that you are not
allowed to give medications. She tells you to go ahead and not worry because no one
else will know. She also tells you she will accept the blame if anything goes wrong. You
give the sleeping pill to Mr. Smith. However, it was the wrong pill and Mr, Smith
becomes very ill. Which statement is true? -
\You are legally responsible for your own actions. The resident can sue you for causing
him harm.
A written statement which is false and injures the name and reputation of someone is: -
\Libel
The actual unauthorized touching of another person's body without the person's consent
is: -
\False Imprisonment
, A resident wants to leave a long-term care facility. The resident is tied to a chair by staff
members to prevent him from leaving. This is an example of: -
\False Imprisonment
Which of the following is an invasion of privacy? -
\The resident's condition and treatment are discussed with the resident's cousin who
worked in the dietary dept.
Who needs to read the resident's chart? -
\Health team members involved in the residents care.
A resident asks to see her chart. You should: -
\Tell her you will ask the nurse to speak with her.
A resident complains of pain. You should do all of the following except: -
\Go get the ordered pain medication.
The things a resident tells you about but that you cannot observe through your senses
are: -
\Subjective signs or data.
You are allowed to chart at Marcy Nursing Center. You should do all of the following
except: -
\Erase any errors.
There are four residents in the lounge area. Which should have your attention first? -
\Mr. Roberts who is having difficulty breathing.
Mr. Matthews is a new resident in a long-term care facility. He says that he sees strange
shadows and hears funny noises at night. -
\Safety and Security.
Facial expressions, gestures, posture and other body movements that send messages
to other is called: -
\Body language.
Which promotes good communications with residents? -
\Listening and letting the resident do most of the talking.
Which of the following skills are C.N.A.'s allowed to perform? -
\Post Morten care.
Is a C.N.A. allowed to start chest compressions on a resident who is in full code? -
\Yes, as long as the resident is in full code.
If a resident makes a sexual comment to a C.N.A., what is the appropriate action? -
