CNA Ch 1 Test Study Set

Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's responsibilities if an activity is not listed in the care plan? A) The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed in the care plan B) the NA should perform the activity if he/she believes it is best for the resident C) the NA should only perform the activity if the resident says he/she wants it performed D) the NA should consult other NAs to see if they would perform the activity

A

how is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) most often spread? A) by direct physical contact B) by indirect contact C) by being in an enclosed space D) through the air

A

one reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) was created is to: A) help keep health information private and secure B) help ombusdmen monitor care in facilities C)give NAs proper health insurance coverage

A

what is the medical term for difficulty breathing? A) dyspnea B) syncope C) hemiplegia D) cyanosis

A

what is the one reason why reporting changes in a residents changes and problems to the nurse is a very important role of the NA? A) the care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes B)reporting changes is not a task the NA performs C) depending on the resident's changes, the NA can decide is he/she wants to work that day or not D) the NA can decide what medication to prescribe for the resident's current condition

A

which of following is an example of a barrier to communication? A) NA uses medical terminology with the resident B) NA asks the resident to repeat a sentence C) NA speaks the same language as the resident D) NA speaks clearly using a professional tone of voice

A

which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in 6 months or less? A) hospice care B) long-term care C) outpatient care D) acute care

A

which of the following statements is true of body mechanics? A) body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury B) the narrower a person's base of support, the more stable the person is C) proper alignment of the body means that the 2 sides of the body shouldn't line up D) twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment

A

a sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breath that smells? A) sour B)sweet/fruity C) garlicky D) bitter

B

which of the following statements is true of preventing falls? A) clear walkways of clutter B) keep lights low C) leave spills for housekeeping to clean D) move all lights further away from residents

A

tuberculosis may be transmitted? A) through a protective mask B) by dancing C) by wearing gloves D) by coughing

D

A _____________ is a method or way of doing something? A) policy B) procedure C) survey D) cite

B

An NA is caring for a resident who is paralyzed on her right side from a recent stroke. Some of her family members are visiting and one of them turns to the NA and says in a loud voice, "She looks so dumb with half of her face drooping down like that. Isn't there something you can do to fix that?" What kind of abuse is this? A) physical abuse B) psychological abuse C) sexual abuse D) involuntary seclusion

B

If a resident has a hearing impairment, the NA should? A) face away from the resident when speaking B) face the resident with the light on the NAs face C) shout so that the resident can hear the NA D) exaggerate the words so that the resident can read the NAs lips

B

RACE is acronym for a safety rule, and means? A) run to a close exit B) remove residents, active alarm or call 911, contain fire, extinguish C) restore power, activate alarm or call 911, collect residents, exit D) remove window, access outside, call for help, elderly residents first

B

When should unsafe conditions be reported? A) when it looks likely that the facility will be involved in a lawsuit B) before accidents occur C) only if a resident wants to complain about something D) whenever the NA has some extra time

B

a resident's protected health info(PHI) may be shared with? A) the resident's friend who lives in the facility B)those who need the info for care of processing records C) the NAs family and friends as long as they agree not to share it D) anyone who works at the facility

B

threatening to harm a resident if he/she tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of which type of abuse? A)physical abuse B)psychological abuse C)financial abuse D)substance abuse

B

what is the term for the person assigned by law to be the legal advocate for residents? A) activities director B) Ombudsman C) medical social worker D)administrator

B

when a NA is performing a procedure on a resident, he/she should: A) try to distract the resident so he/she will not know what the NA is doing B) explain the Procedure fully before performing it C) wait until the resident is sleeping before the NA starts the procedure D) talk to the resident's roommate so the resident does not become self conscious

B

when washing hands, an NA should use friction for? A) at least 25 seconds B) at least 20 seconds C) at least 15 seconds D) at least 5 seconds

B

which is one way that bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted? A) by hugging an infected person B) by infected blood entering the blood stream C) by standing too close to an infected person when he/she coughs D) by touching something an infected person has touched

B

which of the following is an example of objective information? A) "Mrs. Johnson says she has a rash on her torso." B) "There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso" C) "Mrs. Johnson must have a rash because because she said she's itchy" D) "Mrs. Johnson needs some lotion

B

which of the following is true of wearing gloves? A) disposable gloves can be washed and reused B) gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes C) after giving care, gloves are not contaminated D) gloves can continue to be worn if they are torn as long as the hole is covered

B

which of the following should an NA report about a resident to the nurse immediately? A)family fighting B) chest pain C)watching too much TV D)acting lonely

B

which of the following show the correct conversion of 9:00pm to military time? A) 2300 hours B) 2100 hours C) 2400 hours D)2000 hours

B

which of the following statements is true of electronic/computer documentation? A) when documenting on a computer, HIPAA guidelines do not apply B) the NA should not have someone else enter the information for her/him, even if it is more convenient C) once documentation is complete, the NA should leave the resident's chart open in case other team members also want to document care D) one documentation is complete, the NA may access personal social media accounts

B

which of the following statements is true of long term care? A) people with terminal illnesses do not live in long-term care facilities B) most conditions seen in long-term care facilities are chronic C) people who live in long-term care facilities are never able to return home D) long-term care takes place in a person home

B

with whom should NAs use medical terms and abbreviations? A) residents B) nurses C) residents friends D) visitors

B

what information does a safety data sheet(SDS) contain? A) cost of the chemical B) comparisons with other chemicals C) names of other facilities using the chemical D) description of emergency response actions

D

If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that he/she should take? A)put the waste directly into the nearest trashcan B) spray bleach solution on the spill C) put on gloves D) vacuum the spill

C

Ombudsmen are in facilities to assist and support: A) administrators B) directors of nursing C) residents D) NAs

C

The omnibus Budget reconcilitation act(OBRA) sets minimum standards for? A) facility cleanliness B) resident rehabilitation C) nursing assistant training D) facility spending

C

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? A) nursing assistant(NA) B) medical social worker(MSW) C) physcian(MD) D) dietitian(RDN)

C

With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions? A) with residents who have infectious disease B) with residents he/she suspects might have infectious diseases C) with every resident in her/her care D) with residents who request that they be used

C

in which position should a resident be place for eating? A) lying flat on his/her back B) reclined at a 45 degree angle C) sitting as upright as possible D) lying on his/her side with his/her arms propping up on his/her head

C

the first 2 steps to take when approaching an emergency are? A) perform first aid and assess the situation B) call the victims family and call 911 C) assess the situation and assess the victim D) get assistance and perform CPR

C

which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who assign jobs to NAs? A)NAs, nurses B)dietitian, residents family C) nurses, physical therapists D) NA, physicians

C

which of the following is an NA's responsibility related to infection prevention? A) deciding which residents need transmission-based precautions B) telling all visitors which patients have bloodborne pathogens C) following standard precautions in caring for all residents D) capping needles and other sharps before disposing of them in the trash

C

which of the following is an example of physical abuse? A) stealing from a resident B) showing a resident pornographic material C) shoving a resident D) threatening a person

C

which of the following is true of transmission-based precautions? A) an NA does not need to practice standard precautions if he/she practices transmission based precautions B) they are exactly the same as standard precautions C) they are practiced in addition to standard precautions D) they will not be listed in the care plan so as not to harm anyone

C

What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? A) by limiting contact of the infected person with others B) by using more powerful antibiotics C) by giving more enemas to clean out the GI tract D) through proper hand washing with soap and water

D

a professional relationship between an NA and a resident include? 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 info confidential

D

a sign that a stoke is occuring is? A) abdominal pain B) gasping for air C) low blood pressure D)the inability to speak or to speak clearly

D

how many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for NAs every year? A) at least 34 hours B) at least 28 hours C) at least 18 hours D) at least 12 hours

D

the single most important thing that the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to? A) carry dirty linen close to her/his uniform so as not to spread contaminants B) wash and dry his/her disposable gloves before reusing them C) removing gloves before cleaning spills D) wash his/her hands

D

which of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barriers to communication? A) the NA should use slang so that the resident understands more easily B) the NA should respond with "why" when the resident makes a statement C) the NA should use medical terms when talking with the resident so the resident will more easily understand the condition D) the NA should ask open-ended questions that require more than a "yes" or "no" response

D

which of the following senses is not used in making observations? A) sight B) touch C) smell D) taste

D

When should documentation be recorded?

Immediately after care is given