CNA NC Written Exam Latest(2024/2025);Updated
Questions and Answers with complete solution.
CNA's are prohibited to engage in certain activities, including but not limited to: -
ANSWERGive medications, take verbal orders from MD, insert tubes or IVs, apply
sterile dressings
Who does a CNA report to? - ANSWERNursing supervisor
CNA's provide ________ care to residents. - ANSWERDirect care
Since you typically spend the most time with a patient, what should you be constantly
looking out for or be aware of? - ANSWERChanges in a patient's condition.
Who develops the resident's care plan that the CNA will follow? - ANSWERLPN or RN
(direct superior)
Chain of command at a long-term care facility? - ANSWERDoctor > Nurse Director >
RN Supervisor > RN > LPN > CNA
What is the most used skill in the health care career? - ANSWERCommunication-
listening, responding, documeting.
Is it better to use open-ended questions or close-ended questions when speaking with
residents? - ANSWEROpen-ended ('tell me more', 'let me see if I understand')
How should you speak to a client who has a hearing impediment? - ANSWERSpeak
clearly, slowly & directly
Turn down TV & face client
A threat or actual physical/mental harm to a resident? - ANSWERAbuse
Touching a resident without their permission? (shoving, pushing, hitting) -
ANSWERAssault
Unlawful personal violence toward a resident? (bathing w/o permission, etc) -
ANSWERBattery
, Preventing a resident from moving freely about with or w/o force against their wishes? -
ANSWERFalse imprisonment
Accidently or intentionally ignoring the needs of a resident which causes harm, injury, or
change in condition? (patient gets bedsore bc of not turning him every 2 hours, not
bathing patient) - ANSWERNeglect
Neglecting what you were taught by omitting care or performing incorrect care which
causes harm to the resident? (not putting up bedrails) - ANSWERNegligence
Defines the tasks that health care providers are trained and allowed to provide by law.
Laws regulate what a nursing assistant can and cannot do vary from state to state?
(giving medication is 'out of scope or practice' for a CNA) - ANSWERScope of Practice
What does a resident's care plan consist of? - ANSWERWhat the CNA needs to do for
the resident and paints a picture for the resident's disabilities, limitations, and
conditions.
Skin tears, frequent crying, personality changes, refusal to carry out ADLs, fear of
touch, anxiety, and refusal of certain visitors are all signs of what? -
ANSWERSuspected abuse
What is required of CNA's due to the OBRA act? (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation) -
ANSWERPass a competency evaluation before employed and regular 12 hours of in-
service each year.
What is an Ombudsman? - ANSWERA person assigned by law to be the legal advocate
for residents- helps residents solve complaints
Why is HIPPA important? - ANSWERIt is a federal law that requires all employees and
health care organizations to keep patient health information private.
What is PHI? (Part of HIPPA) - ANSWERProtected health information.
All Residents have the Right to: - ANSWERChoose their own physician
Participate in plan of care
Manage their own finances
Have access to visitors, medical charts, confidential communication with visits, public
places, and legal reps
Refuse medication and care
All restraints require a _________'s order. - ANSWERDoctor's
How often should you check on restrained residents and what should you check for? -
ANSWEREvery 15 minutes and check for skin irritation, breathing problems, or other
complaints.
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