Quincy Nursing Assistant Training Quiz

Which federal law sets standards for nursing assistant training?

• HIPAA

• OBRA

• OSHA

• ADA

The best way to prevent the spread of infection is:

• Wearing gloves for every task

• Hand hygiene

• Using gowns at all times

• Keeping the room doors closed

Which term describes a resident’s right to make their own healthcare decisions?

• Autonomy

• Confidentiality

• Informed consent

• Negligence

When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, which step ensures safety?

• Unlock the wheelchair wheels

• Use a gait belt

• Lift with your back

• Place wheelchair far from the bed

What is the normal range for an adult’s oral temperature?

• 95.0–96.8°F

• 97.6–99.6°F

• 100.0–102.0°F

• 99.9–101.0°F

Which action prevents skin breakdown?

• Use of a draw sheet for repositioning

• Leaving residents in the same position for long periods

• Massaging over bony areas

• Not reporting redness

Which of the following is considered neglect?

• Assisting a resident late

• Failing to provide water when requested

• Raising bed rails for safety

• Reporting abnormal vital signs

Which statement about communication with hearing-impaired residents is correct?

• Speak quickly and loudly

• Turn off TV or background noise

• Speak facing away from the resident

• Use medical terminology

What should a CNA do first if a resident begins to fall during ambulation?

• Call for help immediately

• Try to hold the resident up

• Ease the resident to the floor

• Leave the resident and get help

Which pulse site is commonly used for adult vital signs?

• Carotid

• Radial

• Femoral

• Popliteal