Certified Nursing Assistant

Which does not require a college degree?

• Registered Nurse

• Oncology Nurse

• Psychiatric Nurse

• Certified Nursing Assistant

Which of the following is most likely to be responsible for attending to a patient’s more basic needs like routine hygiene, housekeeping, feeding, massaging and exercising, wound care, and helping move patients?

• Triage Nurse

• Trauma Nurse

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Registered Nurse

Which of the following best exemplifies the application of ethical considerations in patient care by a nursing assistant?

• Providing care based on the most urgent needs first

• Respecting a patient's decision to refuse a particular treatment

• Completing all assigned tasks within the shift

• Ensuring all patients are treated equally regardless of their condition

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

A nursing assistant is caring for a patient who is non-verbal and appears to be in pain. What is the most appropriate action for the assistant to take?

• Wait until the patient can verbally confirm they are in pain

• Administer pain medication based on the assistant's assessment

• Use non-verbal cues and a pain assessment tool to evaluate the patient's pain level

• Ignore the signs since the patient cannot verbally confirm their pain

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A nursing assistant is preparing to transfer a patient from the bed to a wheelchair. What is the most important consideration to ensure the safety of both the patient and the assistant?

• The patient's weight

• The assistant's physical strength

• The use of proper body mechanics

• The type of wheelchair

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a critical aspect of patient care techniques that ensures safety and reduces the risk of falls?

• Encouraging patients to walk independently as much as possible

• Using gait belts when assisting patients to walk

• Keeping the patient's room free of personal belongings

• Ensuring that the patient wears non-slip socks

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a Certified Nursing Assistant in a healthcare setting?

• Administering medications

• Performing surgery

• Assisting with daily living activities

• Diagnosing illnesses

What is the main scientific principle behind using proper body mechanics when lifting patients?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• The principle of leverage

• The conservation of energy

• The theory of relativity

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Which of the following best describes the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant in infection control?

• Prescribing antibiotics

• Performing surgical procedures

• Implementing hygiene protocols

• Diagnosing infections

In a healthcare setting, which of the following is a common method used by nursing assistants to prevent the spread of infection?

• Wearing personal protective equipment

• Administering vaccines

• Performing diagnostic tests

• Prescribing medication