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WorksheetsCH 1 The Nursing Assistant in Long Term Care
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
It is a nursing assistant’s first day at her new job and she wants to make a positive first impression. Which of the following is an example of proper grooming?
Shower once a week so her skin is not dry
She brushes her teeth once a week
Nails long and perfectly polished
Hair should be neatly tied up off face and shoulders
A nursing assistant is given the task of measuring vital signs each day for a large number of residents, while her coworker is assigned the task of weighing all the residents each day. Which of the following methods of nursing care is this?
Holistic
Primary
Team
Functional
Which member of the healthcare team works with people who need help adapting to disabilities and performing their activities of daily living (ADLs)?
occupational therapist
registered nurse
physical therapist
CNA
Which nursing assistant quality describes identifying with the feelings of others?
sympathetic
holistic
empathetic
helpful
In which type of healthcare setting is care provided to persons in facilities or homes for persons who have approximately six months or less to live?
hospital care
assisted living
holistic
hospice
What is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age and older?
medicaid
medicare
welfare
HMO
What is the medical assistance program available for people who have a low income or a disability?
holistic
medicaid
medicare
hospice
Which of the following is an ADL nursing assistants are allowed to perform?
discontinuing a catheter
toileting
changing a sterile dressing
administering a tube feeding
If a nursing assistant were to utilize the chain of command to report a concern regarding the care of a resident, who is the correct person to report to?
the nurse or the charge nurse
The CNA
Nursing home administrator
the ombudsman
The Five Rights of Delegation for CNAs includes;
the right person
The right medication
The right certification
the right date
The right education
This is not included in the 5 rights of delegation.
the right communication
the right circumstance
the right supervision
the right medication
the right task
What is a course of action to be taken every time a certain situation occurs?
a rule
a policy
a healthcare regulation
a procedure
Nursing assistant Barbara delegates an appropriate task to Robert, another nursing assistant using the 5 right s of delegation. Robert would then _______.
carry out the task
question the 5 rights
delegate the task to another CNA
remind Barbara she is not allowed to delegate tasks to other nursing assistants
What is a specific way of doing something?
a regulation
a policy
a procedure
a standard
If you were unsure of how to perform a specific task, what serves as a guide for nursing assistants?
the procedure manual
the policy manual
the safety data sheet (SDS)
the facility handbook
What is the name of an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare facilities?
BNATP
IDPH
OSHA
Joint Commission
What is an inspection performed to help ensure that long-term care facilities are following state and federal regulations?
a citation
an evaluation
a survey
a conference
If a nursing assistant is asked a question during an inspection and does not know the answer, what is the best response?
make a guess based on what you know
tell them to ask the nurse
Tell them you do not know the answer, but will find it
Tell them you are not allowed to answer their questions, it is the nurses role
What is the type of care that places the an emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities?
home healthcare
skilled nursing care
holistic care
person-centered care
The serious loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating is called_________.
Alzheimer's Disease
CVA
psychiatric illness
dementia
_____________ feedback is meant to help you improve your performance as a nursing assistant?
Positive
Performance
Constructive
Negative
A nurse assistant is a member of the health team. What is the most important goal of the health team?
provide quality care
follow doctor's orders
Follow all agency policies and procedures
Develop care plans for patients and residents
_______________ is given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers?
acute care
sub-acute care
Hospice
outpatient care
The following are all ADLs except:
toileting
bathing
assistance with ambulation
changing sterile dresssing
Which of the following are qualities that a nursing assistant must have?
responsible
trustworthy
courteous
empathetic
respectful
_____________ care includes a persons physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
Acute
Hospice
Holistic
Person-centered
CNAs care for the ____________ who live in long-term care facilities.
residents
elderly
patients
clients
Assistive devices _________________.
help residents perform ADLs
help residents use a transfer belt
Help residents adjust to their new surroundings
help residents wash their hands
Delegation in a skilled nursing facility refers to ___________.
transfering the care of a resident to a doctor
informing a nurse that a caregiver is unable to complete a task
communicating to a nurse that a complaint has been filed against a staff member
the transfer of responsibility for a task to another team member
Which of the following would be the best way for a nursing assistant to demonstrate patience when a resident is taking a long time to get dressed?
“Just so you know, I need to leave work soon because my shift is over.”
“Take your time. There is no need to rush.”
“Dinner starts soon and you will miss your dinner.”
“Please hurry a little if you can. I have to bathe another resident.”
Under what condition is wearing artificial nails in a long-term care facility acceptable?
They may be worn as long as hands are washed frequently.
They may be worn as long as the nails are clean, short, and filed.
They should be worn only at special events at facilities.
They should never be worn in care facilities as they increase the risk of spreading infection to residents.
__________ is a therapist who identifies communication problems, develops a care plan to improve the problem and also evaluates a person's ability to swallow.
Registered dietician
Speech language pathologist
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
____________ is a professional who helps a person regain or maintain mobility by exercising muscles, bones and joints.
Occupational Therapist
(OT)
Speech Language Pathologist
(SLP)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Registered Dietician
(RD)
--------------- is a professional who works with people who need help adapting to disabilities and performing their activities of daily living (ADLs)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Registered Dietician (RD)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
__________ describes the line of authority within a facility.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Charge Nurse
Chain of command
Nursing Supervisor
Which statement is true of long term care?
Long term care is only given during certain hours of the day.
Long term care assists people with ongoing, chronic medical conditions.
Long term care is given in a person's home.
Long term care is for people who need care for an acute illness for example; for a short time after surgery
One common nursing assistants task is __________?
Administering medications
evaluating a residents care plan
Managing other nursing assistants work
providing peri-care
Which of the following is true of proper grooming for a nursing assistant?
Gel nails should be freshly applied, no glitter applied
wear a simple waterproof watch
earrings should not dangle lower than the ear lobe
perfume should not be applied on the wrists
When following the chain of command the nursing assistant would report any concerns first to______________.
the RN
the facility administrator
the family of the resident involved
the ombudsman
Typically CNAs do not perform;
insertion or removal of tubes
administering tubefeedings
change of sterile dressings
administration of medications
