CNA Program Flashcards

Skilled nursing facilities provide:

 More complex care than assisted care facilities do

Being responsible for one’s actions and the actions of others who performed tasks is being:

Accountable

A sudden illness from which the person should recover is a(n): 

acute illness

An Alzheimer’s unit/Memory Care unit is a closed unit that provides:

A safer environment for residents to wander freely

Which of these workers or areas in a health care facility is under the director of nursing in the organizational chart?

Nursing assistant

The nursing assistant gives basic nursing care under the supervision of:

A licensed nurse

Medicare is a federal health insurance plan that has benefits for:

People aged 65 and older

Federal laws that regulate nursing assistant roles and functions are determined by:

OBRA

OBRA requires that the nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program have at least __________ hours of classroom instruction.

75

OBRA requires that retraining and a new competency evaluation test must be taken if you have not worked as a certified nursing assistant for:

24 months

 A(n) _______________________________ is an ongoing illness, slow or gradual in onset, that has no cure; the illness can be controlled, and complications can be prevented with proper treatment. 

chronic illness

To ___________________________ is to authorize another person to perform a nursing task in a certain situation.

delegate

You may refuse to carry out a task if:

the task is not within your scope of practice

A(n) ______ provides health care and nursing care for residents who have many or severe health problems or who need rehabilitation.

skilled care facility

The ______ provides a unit closed off from the rest of the center. This provides a safe setting for residents to wander freely.

Alzheimer’s unit or Memory Care unit

A health care agency or program for people who have a terminal diagnosis and 6-months or less to live is:

Hospice

The duty or obligation to perform some act or function is:

responsibility

Certification of the nursing assistant is maintained at the ________ level.

state

Not relying on or requiring care from others is:

independence

Which of the following individuals give basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse?

nursing assistants

The competency evaluation required by OBRA involves a:

knowledge and skills test

The duty or obligation to perform some act or function is known as:

responsibility

A hospice is a:

healthcare agency/program for persons who are terminally ill

An assisted living facility:

provides 2 to 3 meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services.

Under OBRA, if a resident is incompetent (not able) to exercise his or her rights, who can exercise these rights for the person?

A responsible party such as a partner, adult child, court-appointed guardian, or power of attorney

If a resident refuses treatment, what should you do?

 Report the refusal to the nurse

A student wants to observe a treatment but the resident does not want her to be present. What is the correct action?

The student cannot watch, as this violates the resident’s right to privacy

Intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person’s body without the person’s consent is considered:

assault

The resident you are caring for has many old holiday decorations covering her nightstand. If you throw away these items without her permission you are denying her right to:

keep and use personal items

A staff member tells a resident he cannot leave his room because he talks too much. This action denies the resident:

the right to be free from involuntary seclusion

You provide privacy and self-determination for a resident when you:

Knock on the door before entering and wait to be asked in

You allow the resident to maintain personal choice and independence when you:

Assist him to take part in activities according to his interests

Which of these activities would be carried out by an ombudsman?

Investigate and resolve complaints made by a resident

Which of the following is part of the code of conduct for a nursing assistant?

Know the limits of your role and your knowledge

Which of the following is an example of boundary crossing?

You hug a person every time you see him or her

A boundary violation would be:

Keeping secrets with the person

If a person or family member offers you a gift, you maintain professional boundaries by:

Thanking the person but explaining that you can-not accept gifts from those you care for

You may be accused of negligence if you:

Fail to test the temperature of a hot soak and the person is burned

If you fail to identify a person properly and perform a treatment on him intended for another, you are:

Legally responsible (liable) for your actions

A nursing assistant writes a note to a friend that injures the name and reputation of a person by making false statements. This is called:

libel

The nursing assistant would violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) if he or she:

Gives out information about the person’s health care

A nursing assistant tells a resident she is a nurse. She has committed:

Fraud

When a caregiver threatens to “tie down” a person, the caregiver is guilty of:

assault

If a resident says he does not want you to dress him and you go ahead and touch him, you can be accused of:

Battery

If you are asked to obtain a resident’s signature on an informed consent, you should:

Refuse. You are never responsible for obtaining a written consent

If a person is confused or unconscious, informed consent:

Can be given by a husband, wife, son, daughter, or legal representative

Which of the following is a form of abuse?

Telling the person he or she will never see family members again

What kind of abuse occurs when an elderly person is left to sit in urine or feces?

neglect

An example of verbal abuse can be:

Oral or written statements that speak badly of a person

Depriving a person of a basic need is:

physical abuse

If you suspect an elderly person is being abused, you should:

Discuss the matter and your observations with the nurse

While cleaning a resident’s dentures, the nursing assistant drops and breaks them. This is considered:

negligence

A nursing assistant opens a resident’s mail and reads it without permission. This is considered:

invasion of privacy

Instead of allowing the resident a choice, the nursing assistant tells him he will have a shower whether he wants one or not. This is considered:

assault

A nursing assistant injures the name and reputation of a resident by making false statements to a third person. This is considered:

slander

A nursing assistant writes notes falsely accusing another nursing assistant of stealing her purse. This is considered:

libel

Trusting others with personal and private information is _________________.

confidentiality

_________________________ is to spread rumors or talk about the private matters of others.

gossip

The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor is ____________________________.

stress

______________________ is a polite, considerate, or helpful comment or action.

courtesy

__________________________ means to torment, offend, or worry a person by your actions or comments.

harrassment

A ____________________ is the most important thing at that time.

priority

Work ethic involves:

How you treat and work with others

The most important reason why a person must not work under the influence of alcohol or drugs is that it:

It affects the person and the resident’s safety

What is the most common reason for losing a job?

Frequent absences or tardiness

Resident's have the right to privacy and confidentiality. These rights are protected by:

Resident rights under OBRA

Slang or swearing should not be used at work because:

Swearing or slang used with family and friends may offend residents and their family members

When you are at work, it is acceptable to:

Use a cell phone on your break to make a call

When you leave and return to the unit for breaks or lunch, you should:

Tell the nurse and another nurse assistant

Safety practices are important to follow because:

Negligent behavior affects the safety of others

You are ill and cannot work as scheduled. What should you do?

Follow the facility’s attendance policy.

A resident’s care is assigned to Sally Jones. The resident needs to use the bathroom. Sally Jones is on a meal break. Who will help the resident?

Any staff member on the unit can help the resident.

When you eavesdrop, you:

invade the person’s privacy.

You have multiple ear piercings. You should:

follow the facility’s dress code.

T or F? Stress in your personal life can affect your work and the care that you give.

True

When you experience your full potential, it is called ________________________.

self-actualization

Communication that uses the written or spoken word is called ____________________.

verbal communcation

__________________________ is communication that does not involve words.

nonverbal communication

The characteristics of a group of people—language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, customs—passed from one generation to the next is called ____________________.

culture

_______________________________ is spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices.

religion

A person who is __________________________ has an inability to respond to stimuli.

comatose

Restating the person’s message in your own words is called __________________________.

paraphrasing

___________________________ sends messages through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movement.

body language

It acceptable to call a person by his or her first name or another name when?

the person tells you to use that name.

In Maslow's Hierarchy, what needs are most important for survival?

physical

It is important for the person to know what to expect when care is given because the person will:

Feel safer and more secure

Mrs. Peck never has visitors and is becoming weaker and unable to care for herself. What need is not being met?

love and belonging

How can you help Mr. Clay maintain his optimal level of functioning?

Encourage him to be as independent as possible.

Mrs. Nelson is alert and oriented. Why would she require care in a nursing center?

she has physical problems, so she requires help

If a resident is comatose, how would you know the person is in pain?

Pain is shown by grimacing and groaning.

Which of these ways to deal with a person with behavior issues would be helpful?

Stay calm and professional if the anger and hostility is directed at you.

When you say “Mr. Davis, have you taken a shower this morning?”, you are:

asking a direct question

Responses to open-ended questions generally are:

Longer and give more information than responses to direct questions

A statement that is a communication barrier is:

 

“Don’t worry. Everything will be fine.”

The basic needs for life, according to Maslow, are physical needs, safety and security needs, love and belonging needs, self-esteem needs, and the need for self-actualization. T or F?

true

You think that a visitor is tiring a resident. What should you do?

Report observations to the nurse

When you ask a resident a question, you should:

give the resident time to process what you asked.

A resident asks you the same question many times, you should:

be patient and answer them each time.

Inappropriate sexual behavior is always on purpose. T or F?

False

You are caring for a person who is comatose. You should do which of the following?

Knock before entering the person’s room.