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CNA written test Questions with correct answersPerson-directed care has to do with
a) Treating everyone with the same diagnosis in the same manner
b) Letting residents create their care plans by themselves
c) Recognizing the individuality of each resident
d) Never saying no to a resident Correct Answer - c
Mr. Collett is a new resident at the long-term care facility where Alicia works. His
wife died recently and he does not have a strong relationship with his children,
who live in another state. What should Alicia be aware of as she cares for Mr.
Collett?
a) He will not want to talk about his grief with strangers.
b) He is probably sensitive about his relationship with his children and Alicia
should not mention them.
c) His needs are no different from the needs of residents with a strong family
support network.
d) He may have emotional needs that will not be met if facility staff do not work to
meet them. Correct Answer - d
More than half of residents come to long-term care facilities from
a) A private home
b) Adult day services
c) A hospital or other healthcare facility
d) An apartment complex for senior citizens Correct Answer - c
Karina, a nursing assistant, is very nervous when a federal surveyor asks her a
question she does not know the answer to. What should she do?
,a) Excuse herself to the bathroom and text another nursing assistant for the answer
b) Guess with as much confidence as possible
c) Avoid answering the question
d) Be honest about not knowing and say she will find the answer as soon as
possible Correct Answer - d
Why might a facility choose to voluntarily participate in the Joint Commission's
survey process? (Joint Commission is separate from and different than the annual
mandated state and federal surveys.)
a) Because facilities participating in Joint Commission surveys do not need to
participate in state or federal surveys.
b) Because Joint Commission surveys can help facilities identify ways to improve
the quality and safety of care given to patients, clients, and residents.
c) Because participating in the Joint Commission's survey process is required by
law.
d) Because the Joint Commission can help administrators find out which
employees need to be fired. Correct Answer - b
Which care team member assigns tasks and supervises daily care of residents in a
long-term care facility?
a) A medical social worker
b) An activities director
c) A physician (doctor)
d) A registered nurse Correct Answer - d
How does the chain of command impact the tasks nursing assistants perform?
a) A licensed healthcare provider must assign everything the NA does in her job,
and that person will show great interest in what the NA does and how she does it.
,b) A licensed healthcare provider at the facility must certify an NA to do her work.
c) An NA must ask a licensed healthcare provider for signed permission before
performing any task.
d) An NA cannot provide any care unless a licensed healthcare professional is
present. Correct Answer - a
What is one reason why reporting a resident's changes and problems to the
supervisor is a very important role of the nursing assistant?
a) The care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes.
b) Reporting changes is not a task that the NA performs.
c) Depending on the resident's changes, the NA can decide if she wants to work
that day or not.
d) The NA can decide what medication to prescribe for the resident's current
condition. Correct Answer - a
Proper personal grooming for an NA means
a) Wearing artificial nails and large rings
b) Keeping hair clean and neatly brushed
c) Wearing nose rings
d) Keeping tattoos visible by wearing a low-cut blouse Correct Answer - b
A professional relationship between an NA and a resident includes
a) Telling the resident about problems with the supervisor
b) Calling the resident Dearie and Sweetie
c) Letting a resident know if the NA is in a bad mood
d) Keeping resident information confidential Correct Answer - d
, A living will indicates the medical care a person wants or does not want in the case
he or she becomes unable to make those decisions, and may also be called a(n)
a) Durable power of attorney for health care
b) Will
c) Invocation of trust
d) Directive to physicians Correct Answer - d
Why is it important that nursing assistants maintain professional boundaries in
their relationships with residents?
a) Because residents do not want to be friends with NAs
b) Because it may be harder to provide the best possible care to a resident who
considers the NA a friend rather than a professional caregiver
c) Because residents are too old to be friends with NAs, who are usually young
d) Because NAs are usually irresponsible people and professional boundaries help
them do a better job Correct Answer - b
A nursing assistant regularly offers to buy special items for a resident with the
resident's money, but then keeps the change. This is a case of
a) Neglect
b) Involuntary seclusion
c) False imprisonment
d) Financial abuse Correct Answer - d
Mrs. Klinger is often disoriented and sometimes thinks she is in a different time
and place. Anna, a nursing assistant, finds this behavior entertaining and enjoys
telling her husband stories about Mrs. Klinger's moments of confusion. Which of
the Resident's Rights is Anna violating?
a) The right to privacy and confidentiality
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