CNA Review Quiz

________ is a medical assistance program for low income people.

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• CMS

• OSHA

 What does the chain of command do? 

• It determines which residents go in which rooms

• It determines which shift an NA works

• It describes the care plan for each resident

• It helps protect nursing assistants

If a resident with AD has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should

• Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated

• Hurry the resident through the bath

•  Insist that the resident bathe even if she does not want to

• Surprise the resident with the bath

A resident has not been informed about how much a medical procedure will cost and what her options are. Which of the following Residents’ Rights is being violated?

• The right to have the best quality of life possible

• The right to be fully informed about rights and services

• The right to privacy and confidentiality

• The right to visits

A nursing assistant tells a resident that her grandchildren are noisy and disrupt the facility and suggests that next time her daughter visits, she should leave the kids at home. Which Residents’ Right might this behavior violate?

• The right to voice complaints without fear of punishment

• The right to refuse medication and treatment

• The right to have visitors

• The right to confidentiality

Mental illness can be made worse by

• Eating a diet heavy in red meat and other animal based proteins

• A strong sense of self-respect

• Taking prescribed medications

• Substance abuse

Telling your coworker, “Let’s throw spitballs at our boss,” is an example of which kind of defense mechanism?

• Displacement

• Regression

• Rationalization

• Projection

An anxiety-related disorder that is characterized by repetitive thoughts or behavior is

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Panic Disorder

Which of the following is a good guideline for the nursing assistant to follow when communicating with a resident who has a hearing impairment?

• The nursing assistant should approach the resident from behind and walk behind her if possible.

• The nursing assistant should stand or sit so that the resident can see the nursing assistant’s face, and make sure there is proper lighting in the room.

• The nursing assistant should speak loudly to make sure that she is understood.

• The nursing assistant should exaggerate the pronunciation of certain words so that the resident is more likely to understand them.

The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

• Carry dirty linen close to her uniform so as not to spread contaminants

• Wash and dry her disposable gloves before reusing them

•  Remove gloves before cleaning spills

• Wash her hands