WorksheetsMNA Ch 1
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Ella moved into her own apartment and started managing her daily activities without relying on or requiring care from others. What is this called?
deconditioning
independence
self-care
hospice
Benjamin suddenly develops a high fever and chills. His doctor tells him that he has an acute illness. What does this mean?
sudden illness, should recover quickly
ongoing illness, no known cure
illness that is slow or gradual in onset
illness for which there is no expectation of recovery
Rosa has been experiencing an illness that started gradually and has persisted for a long time, with no known cure. How would this type of illness be classified?
acute
chronic
terminal
physical
Jenna, a CNA is reviewing her daily responsibilities for her shift at work. She wonders which of the following is considered a nursing task.
a nursing care pattern focused on jobs of all staff
A nursing care pattern in which an RN is responsible for total care of patient
care or a function that can be delegated to NA's
A service that is moved from departments to the bedside
Mario is a nurse assistant who is expected to take all vital signs at 0800 as part of his job. The duty or obligation to perform this act or function is known as:
accountability
responsibility
delegation
patient-focused care
Emma is starting her new job at a long-term care center. On her first day, she is told that the people living there are called:
patients
tenants
residents
individuals
Theo is starting his new job at an assisted living facility. On her first day, he is told that persons receiving care on assisted living units are called:
tenants
clients or customers
patients
residents
In a nursing center organization, Austin is trying to find out who oversees the ENTIRE nursing staff. Who should he approach?
Nurse manager
Charge Nurse
Staff nurse
Director of Nursing (DON)
Scarlett is looking for a place where she can live independently but still receive some support, such as 2 to 3 meals a day and housekeeping. Which type of facility would best suit her needs?
Assisted Living (Palmer Place)
A place for persons with terminal illnesses (Hospice-St. Anthony's)
Provides complex ongoing rehab (Redbanks Nursing Home & Rehab)
is for persons with chronic mental illness (Western State Hospital)
Noah is in a hospital and needs basic nursing care. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN/LPN), which of the following individuals would provide this care?
Nurse practitioners
Social workers
Nursing Assistants
Clinical laboratory technologists
Scarlett is reviewing the staff roles at a nursing center ("nursing home") where she works. She learns that, by law, the facility must have a medical director. What is the role of the medical director?
Anyone that focuses on overall business & operational management of the facility
A MD that focuses on the medical care & policies within the facility.
During a busy shift at the hospital, Jackson is responsible for assessing patients, making nursing diagnoses, planning, implementing, and evaluating NURSING care. Which health team member is Jackson?
Physicians
RN's
LPN's
Nursing Assistants
Harper has just started working as a nurse aide at a local hospital. During orientation, Harper is told about the different groups within the facility. Harper is part of the:
health team and nursing team
board of trustees
case management team
prospective payment system
Jackson is an LVN working at a healthcare facility. He needs to ensure he is supervised by the appropriate licensed professionals. Who can supervise Jackson according to regulations?
physicians, dentists, and RN's
physical therapists and occupational therapists
agency administrators
social workers, pharmacists, and RN's
Avery arrives at the urgent care clinic with a persistent cough and fever. Which health team member is responsible for diagnosing and treating Avery's disease and injuries?
Physician or Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
RN
Physician's Assistant
Maya is having difficulty coping with emotional stress after moving into a care facility. Her family is also concerned about her adjustment and the environment. Which health team member should Maya and her family turn to for help with these social, emotional, and environmental issues?
Speech Language pathologist
Podiatrist
Activities Director
Social Worker
Nora has recently moved into a long term care facility/nursing home and needs help with her diet. Which health team member assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of residents?
RN
Dietitian
Pharmacist
Physician
Jackson's grandmother has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The family is looking for a place that specializes in caring for people who are terminally ill. What type of facility should they consider?
Skilled nursing facility (nursing & rehab)
home health care agency (comes to the house)
health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves/others
health care agency for people who are terminally ill (hospice)
Abigail is 67 years old and is looking for a health insurance program that is specifically designed for people her age or for those with certain disabilities. Which federal health insurance program should she consider?
private insurance
group insurance
an HMO
Medicare
Aiden is researching health care payment programs in her state and comes across Medicaid. Which of the following best describes Medicaid?
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Private insurance
Federal health insurance program for disabled persons
Federal health care payment program, operated by individual state
Rohan has recently joined an interdisciplinary health care team at a local care center. What is the overall goal of the interdisciplinary health care team?
All of the health care team provides quality resident care
All of the health care team carry out the physician's orders
All of the team develops care plans for residents
Anika is planning to open a nursing center/long term care facility in Ky What MUST she have to operate and provide care?
A certificate to operate in Ky
Accreditation certificate from Ky
Policies & procedures from Ky
A license to operate in Ky
Isla is considering opening a nursing center./long term care facility She learns about accreditation for nursing centers. What does accreditation for nursing centers mean?
A voluntary process that signals quality & excellence
Required to receive Medicare/Medicaid
A federal requirement for a nursing center to operate
A process required by preferred providers
Kai is preparing for a survey at the care center where he works. To ensure the center meets standards during the survey process, what should Kai do?
Avoid speaking with the surveyors
Interview residents & families
Defer any questions asked of you to the charge nurse
Follow center policies & procedures as usual
Callie is concerned about unlicensed individuals practicing nursing in her community. What protects the public from persons practicing nursing without a license?
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
The Older Americans Act
A state's Nurse Practice Act
Criminal Law
Kaylee is planning to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and wants to make sure she meets all the requirements. According to OBRA, how many hours of instruction in the classroom does she need to complete for NA training?
At least 16
At least 32
At least 48
At least 75
Sophia is considering a job as a nursing assistant. She learns that OBRA requires training (CNA program) & a competency evaluation (Your test @ MCC) for NA's working in which of the following settings?
day care facilities
nursing centers of any type (LTC, hospital, clinic,e etc.)
hospice facilities
Doctor's offices
Jessica is preparing to become a CNA and needs to take the state test at MCC. According to OBRA, how many testing attempts is Jessica allowed in order to become a CNA?
1
2
3
4
Alyssa is applying for a job as a nursing assistant. During the hiring process, she is told that the NA registry (online) will be checked. What kind of information does the NA registry include?
speeding tickets
children
marriages
findings of abuse, neglect, or criminal charges
Hannah is working as a NA in a healthcare facility. During her shift, she notices a change in a patient's condition. What should Hannah do?
report changes in the person's condition to the RN/LPN at once
give drugs and insert tubes into body openings
take verbal or telephone orders from doctors
discuss the person's diagnosis with the family
Emma, a nurse, asks you to perform a task that is beyond the legal limits/scope of your role. You should:
perform the task so that you do not lose your job
politely refuse & explain why
ignore the request
think about it for a few days
A nurse named Maya asks you to perform a urinary catheterization (put in a urine catheter). Maya gives you very clear instructions how to do the procedure. What should you do?
Perform the task. Maya's directions were clear
Perform the task if Maya is available to answer questions
Refuse the task, it is beyond the legal limits/scope of your role
Perform the task if another NA can help you
Darlin is asked by her supervisor to perform a task. She considers whether she can refuse the delegated task. In which situation can Darlin refuse?
You are too busy
You do not like the task
It is the end of your shift & you are ready to go home
The task is not in your job description or scope of practice
Isabelle has recently been hired at a nursing home. She is tasked with managing the overall BUSINESS operations of the facility, including finance and staffing. What is Isabelle's role?
A MD that is responsible for the medical care & policies of the facility
Manages the overall BUSINESS operations of the facility (finance, staffing, etc.)
Sasha has recently been appointed as the DON (Director of Nursing) at a nursing home. What is her primary role?
Manages the overall business regulations of the facility
Leads & supervises the entire NURSING staff (hiring of nurses, training, etc.)
An MD that focuses on the MEDICAL care & policies within the facility.
