CNA Module ABC test

A newly certified nurse aide is questioning tasks the supervisor is asking them to perform. In order to obtain a list of tasks that fall within the range of functions for the North Carolina nurse aides, the nurse aides will contact what agency?

a. The North Carolina Board of Education

b. The North Carolina Board of Community College System

c. The North Carolina Board of Nursing

d. The North Carolina Nursing School Association

C. The North Carolina Board of Nursing

A nurse aide is responsible for:
A. scheduling nursing staff on all shifts
B. assisting the doctor by performing procedures
C. supervising housekeeping and janitorial staffs
D. Caring for a resident under supervision of an RN

D. Caring for a resident under supervision of an RN

A nurse aid is a member of the:
A. CDC
B. Health Care Team
C. NC Board of Nursing
D. NC Division of Health and Human Services

B. Health Care Team

Which skill is within the nurse aid range of function?
A. Adjust IV fluid rate
B. Start oxygen for a resident
C. Assist with bathing and toileting
D. Assist with medications as directed

C. Assist with bathing and toileting

Which of the following ways can a nurse aide demonstrate empathy?
A. Putting others ahead of self
B. Sharing emotions with residents
C. View things or events as the resident views them
D. Going the extra mile for someone

C. View things or events as the resident views them

Professionalism for the nurse aide includes:
A. maintaining excellent personal hygiene
B. wearing stained clothes to work
C. having long nails
D. wearing a lot of makeup

A. maintaining excellent personal hygiene

Anything in a nursing home residents enviorment thay may cause illness or injury is known as…

A. a unit

B. Crisis

C. Hazard

D. Nuisance

C. Hazard

Which of the following residents is at greater risk for injury?
A. A 20 year old who suffers from migraines
B. A 79 year old who just had knee replacement surgery
C. A 40 year old who has just been diagnosed with strep throat
D. A 55 year old with early pneumonia who was just put on antibiotics

B. A 79 year old who just had knee replacement surgery

Which of the following places the older adult at greater risk of injury.

A. Stable knees

B. Added strength

C. Quick movement

D. Low blood pressure

D. Low blood pressure

What characteristic of an elderly person can put the individual at greater risk of injury?

A.Steady gait

B. Energetic

C. Impaired coordination

D. Increase sense of touch

C. Impaired coordination

When are resident falls most likely to occur.

A. During meal times

B. When care is given

C. during shift changes

D. When visitors are present

C. during shift changes

Which of the following is true about falls in nursing homes?

A. All falls can be prevented

B. Most falls occur in hallways

C. Most falls occur between 4 and 8 pm

D. people who have fallen once are likely to fall again

C. Most falls occur between 4 and 8 pm

Most of the accidents in a facility are related to…

A. Falls

B. Burns

C. Chocking

D. Poisoning

A. Falls

How could a nurse prevent falls?

A. keep lights on low

B. clear walkway of clutter

C. leave spills for house cleaning

D. Have residence wear long pants

B. clear walkway of clutter

Where should the call light be placed when a nurse aide leaves the room?

within reach of the patient

The nurse aide can prevent falls of a resident by

A. answering call lights promptly

B. Asking the nurse to medicate the resident

C. restraining a resident who climbs out of bed

D. keeping the resident in a chair close to the bathroom

A. answering call lights promptly

Which of the following is part of the nurses aides role when oxygen in use

A. hanging oxygen in use signs

B. adjusting the oxygen flow rate

C. using electric fan provided by the family

D. providing smoking materials for the resident

A. hanging oxygen in use signs

What is the part of nurse aides roles is preventing chocking?

A. Remove the residents dentures

B. ensure that resident has comfortable loose fitting clothing

C. assist the resident by cutting food into smaller bites

D. provide resident with adaptive utensils, plates, and cups.

C. assist the resident by cutting food into smaller bites

When eating how should a person with difficulty swallowing be positioned?

A. prone

B. Supine

C. Lateral

D. upright

D. upright

Which of the following encourages safety and security in the residents environment?

A. providing the same care to all people

B. attaching the call bell to the closest chair

C. using the persons own items when given care

D. keeping the bed in its lowest positon while giving care

C. using the persons own items when given care

Which of the following is considered a medical emergency?

A. a resident who has no pulse

B. a resident with a respiratory infection

C. a resident with a fever of 101 rectal

D. a resident with a four inch skin care to the right of the fore arm

A. a resident who has no pulse

If a person who is chocking is conscious which action is needed?

A. perform CPR

B. have them lay on the floor

C. perform abdominal thrusts

D. encourage the patient to cough

D. encourage the patient to cough

In the event of conscious chocking resident what would a nurse do first?

A. find a nurse

B. ask someone to get the family

C. provide privacy for the resident

D. encourage the resident to cough

D. encourage the resident to cough

Theres a fire and theres three kind of people you have to get out of the building?

A. people in a bed

B. People in a wheelchair

C. Ambulatory

C. Ambulatory

What should a nurse do if a fire is discovered in a nursing home room?

A. closed doors or windows

B. sound the nearest fire alarm

C. get the nearest fire extingusher

D. remove the resident from danger

D. remove the resident from danger

A nurse aide is responding to a trash can fire at Longview Nursing Center.
When using the fire extinguisher, the nurse aide knows the final "S" of
P.A.S.S. stands for:
A. stand near the fire
B. swing the extinguisher
C. sweep back and forth at the base of the fire
D. sling the extinguisher on his/her back for transport

C. sweep back and forth at the base of the fire

What would be considered an environmental safety issue?

A. Fire extinguishers dated with the last inspection

B. The equipment is plugged in on both sides of the hallway

C. oxygen sign on doors of resident using oxygen

D. beds in low locked position

B. The equipment is plugged in on both sides of the hallway

What does the C stand for in R.A.C.E?

A. carry the resident to saftey

B. Call for help and stay with resident

C. consult with other staff and first responders

D. contain the fire by closing all doors and windows

D. contain the fire by closing all doors and windows

What does A stand for in P.A.S.S

A. Activate the alarm

B. asses the size of the fire

C. assist the resident away from danger

D. aim the base of the fire when spraying

D. aim the base of the fire when spraying

Mr. Davis is hospitalized for a hip fracture. On day 4 of his hospital stay he has developed a UTI. You know this UtI will be classified as a:
A. Standard infection (SI)
B. Health Care Associated Infection (HAI)
C. Prep-op infection (POI)
D. None of the above

B. Health Care Associated Infection (HAI)

What symptoms would you expect a resident to have if they have a bladder infection?
A. Fever and chills
B. Pain when using the bathroom
C. Bad or strong smelling urine with possible blood in it
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

How many links of the chain of infection must be broken to prevent infection?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

A. One

The purpose of infection prevention is to:
A. develop isolation strategies
B. report symptoms of disease
C. research new treatments and medications for a specific outbreak
D. control and contain the spread of microorganisms causing illness

D. control and contain the spread of microorganisms causing illness

The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is:
A. handwashing
B. wearing a gown
C. wearing gloves
D. wearing a mask

A. handwashing

Which of the following is NOT an example of contamination caused by
droplet transmission?
A. Meningitis
B. Influenza
C. Whooping cough
D. Hepatitis B

D. Hepatitis B

The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because they:
A. have strong immune systems
B. are rarely hospitalized
C. are well-nourished
D. may already have several other health problems

D. may already have several other health problems

To provide a safe environment for your patient, the nurse aide would
identify the following safety concern:
A. low lighting in resident's room
B. dry, clean floors
C. walkways free of clutter
D. frequently emptied trash cans

A. low lighting in resident's room

A safety precaution to prevent falls would include:
A. running up and down the stairs and hallways
B. keeping to the left side of the hall
C. keeping side rails down at all times
D. keeping the environment and walkways free of clutter

D. keeping the environment and walkways free of clutter

An important safety point to remember for a resident is:
A. allow the confused resident to wander into another resident's room
B. lock the wheelchair before transferring
C. ensure the resident knows he/she cannot bring personal items from home
D. leave the bed in a high, horizontal position

B. lock the wheelchair before transferring

When should a nurse aide identify a resident?
A. After giving care
B. When collecting meal trays
C. When shifts change
D. Before providing care

D. Before providing care

When oxygen is in use, what special safety precautions should the nurse aide know?
A. Equipment is very difficult to obtain
B. Equipment must not be used near open flames
C. Oxygen levels must be adjusted often
D. Equipment is very fragile

B. Equipment must not be used near open flames

Which of the following statements is true?
A. Older residents are usually not seriously injured by falls
B. Falls can lead to life threatening injuries
C. Disorientation does not put residents at a higher risk for falls
D. Wheelchairs should be unlocked prior to transfer

B. Falls can lead to life threatening injuries

What would be considered a safety issue?

A. bed in high position

B. dry floors and clutter free

C. night lights at bedtime

D. call bell within reach

A. bed in high position

This law was enacted in 1987 designed to improve the quality of life for residents in long term care facilities?

A. HIPA

B. OBRA

C. RTTT

D. NCLE

B. OBRA

OBRA established…

A. a long term care support group

B. nurse aide training and competence in testing

C. doctors, alumni, and support services

D. Nurse state boards

B. nurse aide training and competence in testing

A nurse aide is a member of the…

A. CDC

B. Healthcare team

C. North Carolina Boarf of nursing

D. division of health service

B. Healthcare team