Missouri CNA Test (NHS)
7 Goals of Nurse Assistant Course - correct answer-* Apply Principles of
Personal hygiene to yourself and others
* Identify the Nurse Assistants role in a Long Term Care Facility
* Identify Nurse Assistants responsibilities
* Give nursing care using basic skills and techniques
* Administer nursing care to residents based on their care plan
* exhibit attitudes and behaviors of respect for your resident
* assist handicapped residents to return to or maintain their best health
potential
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - correct answer-a facility that provides
24-hour room, board, personal care, and BASIC health and nursing care
services to three or more residents. The care is provided under the daily
supervision of a licensed nurse and under the direction of a licensed doctor.
Resident- - correct answer-a person who, due to aging or illness, receives or
requires care and the services furnished by a facility and who lives at the
facility
Residential Care Facility (RCF) - correct answer-I or II- a facility licensed by
the state of Missouri to provide 24-hour room, board, and protective oversight.
The facility may provide assistance with medications, care during recovery
from a short-term illness, supervision of diets, and assistance with personal
care.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) - correct answer-a facility that provides 24-hour
room, board, and SKILLED nursing care and treatments to at least three
residents. Skilled nursing care and treatment services are those performed by
or under the supervision of a registered nurse for individuals requiring
24-hour-a-day care by licensed nursing personnel and under the direction of a
licensed doctor.
Qualities of the Successful Nurse Assistant - correct answer-* Take pride in
your personal appearance
* Be aware that your own good health makes it easier to provide care to
others
* Dress appropriately for the job
,* Develop personal qualities that demonstrate your ability to care for others
* Exhibit assertive behavior
How to take pride in your personal appearance - correct answer-1. bathe daily
and use deodorant
2. prevent bad breath by brushing teeth
3. keep fingernails sort, trimmed, and clean
4. keep hair neat and clean and off your collar
5. always wash hands after going to the bathroom
How to be aware that your own good health makes it easier to provide care to
others - correct answer-1. eat a well balanced diet
2. get adequate sleep and relaxation
3. cope with stress (inner pressure) in a positive way
4. practice good body posture
5. NEVER drink alcohol or take illegal drugs before work or while on duty
6. Prevent disease by:
a. proper hand washing
b. immunization
c. health maintenance program
How to dress appropriately for the job - correct answer-1. wear uniform o
modest length or pantsuit uniform that is clean, pressed, and mended as
needed
2. Change lingerie and underclothing daily.
3. jewelry is NOT considered part of any uniform
a. wedding band only- stone settings can trap germs, scratch the resident, or
get lost
b. small earrings- dangling earrings can be pulled by the resident, causing
damage to the ear lobe
c. remove all other jewelry, e.g., nose rings, or jewelry in lips, eyebrows, or
tongue
4. change stocking daily
5. shoes should be comfortable and provide support, with a closed heel and
toe to prevent injury
a. clean and polis shoes as needed to maintain neat appearance
b. shoestrings should be clean; wash as needed
6. makeup- use in moderation
7. perfume should be used in moderation, if at all. too much can be
nauseating to others.
,How to develop personal qualities that demonstrate your ability to care for
others - correct answer-1. sensitivity- awareness of attitudes and feelings of
others; knowing when a person feels uncomfortable, lonely, scared, etc.;
awareness of cultural diversity and unique resident needs
2. patience- ability to remain calm even when demands are heavy or seem
unreasonable
3. honesty- always truthful and genuine; demonstrating good work ethics
4. cheerfulness- having a pleasant and happy nature; smiling frequently and
communicating effectively with coworkers
5. willingness- eager to learn and help others; working as a part of the health
care team
6. observation skills- always on the lookout for anything unusual or significant
7. reliability- taking ownership of your job; dependability; ability to perform
duties without fail; being on time for work and following policy and procedures
for calling in absent
8. positive attitude- sense of enjoying your job and ability to integrate the
above qualities into your work; accepting assignments in a positive manner
how to exhibit assertive behaviors - correct answer-1. know the difference
between aggressive, nonassertive, and assertive behaviors
2. recognize that being assertive is an important step in enhancing your
self-esteem and developing self-confidence.
Aggressive behaviors- - correct answer-to consider one's self only with no
consideration of another. "I'm going to get my needs met even if it hurts you"
Nonassertive behavior - correct answer-put others before one's self. "your
needs are important; my needs don't count"
Assertive Behavior - correct answer-placing yourself first but taking others into
account. "I will get my needs met and will not hurt you in the process"
What is Assertive behavior - correct answer-1. honest and direct
2. not hurtful to others
3. appropriate for the person and situation
4. neither aggressive nor passive
what does assertive behavior enable you to do? - correct answer-1. like
yourself more and feel better about yourself
, 2. develop more fulfilling relationships with others
3. reduce your fear and anxiety
4. get more of your needs met
5. take charge of your life
6. modify another person's aggressive behavior
the most effective ways to present assertive messages - correct answer-1.
describe the other person's behavior using objective and specific terms
2. Using "I" messages, express your feelings calmly about the other person's
behavior and its effect on you.
3. tell the other person directly what you want him/her to do or change
4. make clear what you will do if the other person does not do o change what
you request
5. listen closely to the other person's response
Remember your assertive verbal message will be more effective if you do
what? - correct answer-use appropriate eye contact, voice level, body posture,
and facial expressions
what do you need to be careful of with assertive behavior - correct
answer-being assertive requires effort and practice
Meaning of character - correct answer-knowing the good
loving the good
doing the good
how do you know the good - correct answer-understanding distinction
between good and evil
developing the ability to emphasize with others and respect and love people
even if their actions are wrong
How do you love the good - correct answer-acquiring moral feelings and
emotions
being able to emphasize with others and respect and love people even if their
actions are wrong
how to find forms of the golden rule in every culture - correct answer-1.
respect for the dignity of others
2. wisdom- exercising sound judgment
3. justice- being fair, having a commitment to others
7 Goals of Nurse Assistant Course - correct answer-* Apply Principles of
Personal hygiene to yourself and others
* Identify the Nurse Assistants role in a Long Term Care Facility
* Identify Nurse Assistants responsibilities
* Give nursing care using basic skills and techniques
* Administer nursing care to residents based on their care plan
* exhibit attitudes and behaviors of respect for your resident
* assist handicapped residents to return to or maintain their best health
potential
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - correct answer-a facility that provides
24-hour room, board, personal care, and BASIC health and nursing care
services to three or more residents. The care is provided under the daily
supervision of a licensed nurse and under the direction of a licensed doctor.
Resident- - correct answer-a person who, due to aging or illness, receives or
requires care and the services furnished by a facility and who lives at the
facility
Residential Care Facility (RCF) - correct answer-I or II- a facility licensed by
the state of Missouri to provide 24-hour room, board, and protective oversight.
The facility may provide assistance with medications, care during recovery
from a short-term illness, supervision of diets, and assistance with personal
care.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) - correct answer-a facility that provides 24-hour
room, board, and SKILLED nursing care and treatments to at least three
residents. Skilled nursing care and treatment services are those performed by
or under the supervision of a registered nurse for individuals requiring
24-hour-a-day care by licensed nursing personnel and under the direction of a
licensed doctor.
Qualities of the Successful Nurse Assistant - correct answer-* Take pride in
your personal appearance
* Be aware that your own good health makes it easier to provide care to
others
* Dress appropriately for the job
,* Develop personal qualities that demonstrate your ability to care for others
* Exhibit assertive behavior
How to take pride in your personal appearance - correct answer-1. bathe daily
and use deodorant
2. prevent bad breath by brushing teeth
3. keep fingernails sort, trimmed, and clean
4. keep hair neat and clean and off your collar
5. always wash hands after going to the bathroom
How to be aware that your own good health makes it easier to provide care to
others - correct answer-1. eat a well balanced diet
2. get adequate sleep and relaxation
3. cope with stress (inner pressure) in a positive way
4. practice good body posture
5. NEVER drink alcohol or take illegal drugs before work or while on duty
6. Prevent disease by:
a. proper hand washing
b. immunization
c. health maintenance program
How to dress appropriately for the job - correct answer-1. wear uniform o
modest length or pantsuit uniform that is clean, pressed, and mended as
needed
2. Change lingerie and underclothing daily.
3. jewelry is NOT considered part of any uniform
a. wedding band only- stone settings can trap germs, scratch the resident, or
get lost
b. small earrings- dangling earrings can be pulled by the resident, causing
damage to the ear lobe
c. remove all other jewelry, e.g., nose rings, or jewelry in lips, eyebrows, or
tongue
4. change stocking daily
5. shoes should be comfortable and provide support, with a closed heel and
toe to prevent injury
a. clean and polis shoes as needed to maintain neat appearance
b. shoestrings should be clean; wash as needed
6. makeup- use in moderation
7. perfume should be used in moderation, if at all. too much can be
nauseating to others.
,How to develop personal qualities that demonstrate your ability to care for
others - correct answer-1. sensitivity- awareness of attitudes and feelings of
others; knowing when a person feels uncomfortable, lonely, scared, etc.;
awareness of cultural diversity and unique resident needs
2. patience- ability to remain calm even when demands are heavy or seem
unreasonable
3. honesty- always truthful and genuine; demonstrating good work ethics
4. cheerfulness- having a pleasant and happy nature; smiling frequently and
communicating effectively with coworkers
5. willingness- eager to learn and help others; working as a part of the health
care team
6. observation skills- always on the lookout for anything unusual or significant
7. reliability- taking ownership of your job; dependability; ability to perform
duties without fail; being on time for work and following policy and procedures
for calling in absent
8. positive attitude- sense of enjoying your job and ability to integrate the
above qualities into your work; accepting assignments in a positive manner
how to exhibit assertive behaviors - correct answer-1. know the difference
between aggressive, nonassertive, and assertive behaviors
2. recognize that being assertive is an important step in enhancing your
self-esteem and developing self-confidence.
Aggressive behaviors- - correct answer-to consider one's self only with no
consideration of another. "I'm going to get my needs met even if it hurts you"
Nonassertive behavior - correct answer-put others before one's self. "your
needs are important; my needs don't count"
Assertive Behavior - correct answer-placing yourself first but taking others into
account. "I will get my needs met and will not hurt you in the process"
What is Assertive behavior - correct answer-1. honest and direct
2. not hurtful to others
3. appropriate for the person and situation
4. neither aggressive nor passive
what does assertive behavior enable you to do? - correct answer-1. like
yourself more and feel better about yourself
, 2. develop more fulfilling relationships with others
3. reduce your fear and anxiety
4. get more of your needs met
5. take charge of your life
6. modify another person's aggressive behavior
the most effective ways to present assertive messages - correct answer-1.
describe the other person's behavior using objective and specific terms
2. Using "I" messages, express your feelings calmly about the other person's
behavior and its effect on you.
3. tell the other person directly what you want him/her to do or change
4. make clear what you will do if the other person does not do o change what
you request
5. listen closely to the other person's response
Remember your assertive verbal message will be more effective if you do
what? - correct answer-use appropriate eye contact, voice level, body posture,
and facial expressions
what do you need to be careful of with assertive behavior - correct
answer-being assertive requires effort and practice
Meaning of character - correct answer-knowing the good
loving the good
doing the good
how do you know the good - correct answer-understanding distinction
between good and evil
developing the ability to emphasize with others and respect and love people
even if their actions are wrong
How do you love the good - correct answer-acquiring moral feelings and
emotions
being able to emphasize with others and respect and love people even if their
actions are wrong
how to find forms of the golden rule in every culture - correct answer-1.
respect for the dignity of others
2. wisdom- exercising sound judgment
3. justice- being fair, having a commitment to others
