CNA practice quiz ( some answers could be a a bit off)

What is the minimum amount of time required to wash your hands?

20 seconds.

Hospice is a program with a specially trained interdisciplinary team that cares for the terminally ill resident, who is expected to die within what time period?

6 months. (or less)

A resident's care plan is:

A document that lists a resident's needs and goals as well as the actions and approaches the interdisciplinary team will use to the resident to meet their goals.

Signs that may indicate a resident is in pain include:

A frown, restlessness or moaning.

What are the three types of transmission-based precautions used along with standard precautions?

Airborne, droplet and contact precautions.

Proper moving and positioning of the resident correctly can help to:

All of these: Make the resident comfortable,Make sure there is good blood flow to all body parts., and Prevent pressure ulcers.

How can you best understand each resident that you care for?

Ask the resident or his or her family or friends what a person likes or dislikes.

What are some things that you can do to help a resident enjoy their meal?

Assist with grooming and toileting, and encourage them to use their dentures, glasses, and hearing aids.

When obtaining a "clean-catch" urine specimen, at what stage in the procedure do you clean the perineum?

Before urination. (I believe)

Standard precautions are used to prevent transmission of:

Bloodborne pathogens.

The purpose of surveys are to verify that residents of a long term care facilities are receiving proper care, this is done by:

Both of these: Observing residents and Evaluation of their condition.

An important aspect of care when emptying a disposable ostomy bag is:

Checking the condition of the skin around the stoma.

When assisting a resident who is using the bedpan, ensure dignity and privacy by:

Closing the door, pulling the bedside curtain, and covering the resident's legs.

The method of passing microorganisms by touching is called:

Direct contact

What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization?

Disinfection kills or inhibits the growth of virtually all microorganisms on objects or surfaces, and sterilization completely eliminates all microorganisms from a surface or object.

What is neglect?

Failure to do something that you should have done, such as not providing proper hygiene.

If you are putting on gloves along with a gown and mask, in what order do you put them on?

Gown, mask, gloves.

What is the Elder Justice Act of 2010?

Guidelines regarding reporting requirements for any suspicion of a crime committed against an older adult.

To protect your uniform from contamination when handling soiled linen while making an occupied or unoccupied bed, you should:

Hold the linen so it does not touch your uniform.

You are about to shave a male resident's face. Which of the following statements is true about how you should do this?

Hold the skin tight and smooth by pulling the skin upward with one hand and shaving with a downward stroke with your other hand.

What are some ways to respect a residents' privacy?

Knock on the door and wait for permission to enter, ask how they would like their room arranged and never move items in the room without the resident's permission.

To collect a stool specimen, you should:

Label the specimen container promptly and accurately.

Fowler's position, which is often used for residents with breathing problems, is described as:

Lying on the back with head elevated 30 to 60 degrees. (Though a book says 45-60)

The chain of infection is a process in which:

Microorganisms are transmitted from one organism to another.

Delivering oxygen through a two-pronged tube, secured in place by wrapping the tubing behind the ears is called a:

Nasal Cannula.

End-of-life care directed at treating the resident's symptoms and providing emotional and spiritual support is called:

Palliative care.

What can you do to help meet the psychosocial needs of a resident in transmission-based precautions?

Provide as much mental stimulation as possible by offering activities that the resident enjoys.

What should you do if a resident is eating in bed?

Raise the head of the bed at least 30 degrees.

What is your role in preventing abuse?

Report any signs of abuse to the charge nurse and administrator immediately.

When preparing to transfer a resident, what is your first priority?

Safety.

What are standard precautions?

Standard precautions are evidence based practices designed to prevent the transmission of infectious disease.

What should you do when a resident resists care?

Stop caregiving immediately!

Residents with dysphagia may have trouble:

Swallowing their food.

If you have any questions during the survey process, you should:

Talk with your charge nurse.

What should you remember when you are documenting?

That the chart is a legal document and that timely and precise reporting of a residents' condition is a priority.

What is incontinence?

The inability to voluntary control elimination.

Whenever you have a concern or complaint about an issue at work, to whom should you talk with first?

The ombudsman.

The main source of information about the resident is:

The resident. (but sometimes I've seen social worker mentioned.)

How does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogen Standard protect workers?

They require that all long term care facilities follow the CDC standard precautions for bloodborne pathogens, this protects workers from all known and unknown diseases transmitted by blood.

What is a right?

Things a person is entitled to.

What does cuing mean?

To prompt a resident to get them started. You can do this by telling, teaching or showing them part or all of the steps to take.

Discharging a resident requires an interdisciplinary approach.

True

It is important that you always give residents time to respond to your request.

True

Learning what motivates residents helps you avoid unpleasant behavior and difficult caregiving.

True

To support regular elimination, you must respond to call signals promptly and help residents to the bathroom as soon as they are asked.

True

When transferring a resident to another unit, wing or room keep in mind that the move can be very stressful for the resident.

True

Abuse is:

Willfully injuring a resident, unreasonably confining a resident, intimidating or punishing a resident, or causing physical harm pain or mental anguish.

When you position a resident on their back, their legs should normally be positioned:

With both legs straight and slightly apart. (It does mention sometimes a pillow)

It is important to make a neat, wrinkle-free bed because:

Wrinkled sheets can cause skin irritation leading to breakdown.

Why is it important to know your residents' elimination pattern?

You will be able to base your care on their needs and it enables you to recognize when a problem occurs or illness changes their pattern.