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CNA EXAM 1

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-Guarantee passing score -25 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: After caring for a resident, an NA documents that she observed several raised patches of skin on the inside of the resident's thighs. This is an example of

• Objective information
• Subjective information
• Opinion
• Hearsay

Answer:

A

Question 2: Which of the following is a typical task that an NA performs?

• Changing a sterile dressing on an open wound
• Helping residents with elimination needs
• Administering medication
• Prescribing treatments

Answer:

B Question 3: Karina, a nursing assistant, is very nervous when a federal surveyor asks her a question she does not know the answer to. What should she do?

• Excuse herself to the bathroom and text another nursing assistant for the answer
• Guess with as much confidence as possible
• Avoid answering the question
• Be honest about not knowing and say she will find the answer as soon as possible

Answer:

D

Question 4: What is a localized infection?

• An infection associated with a particular local setting, like a hospital
• An infection that affects the entire body
• An infection caused by a pathogen only present in a particular geographical area
• An infection limited to a specific location in the body

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D Question 5: Chantal wears eyeglasses. She is asked by Dr. Gormley to assist him during a procedure that may involve splashing body fluids. Which of the following statements is true?

• Chantal should wear goggles over her eyeglasses during the procedure.
• Chantal does not need to wear goggles because her eyeglasses will protect her eyes.
• Chantal will be adequately protected if she just stands back during the procedure.
• Chantal should wear goggles in place of her eyeglasses during the procedure.

Answer:

A

Question 6: Person-directed care has to do with

• Treating everyone with the same diagnosis in the same manner
• Letting residents create their care plans by themselves
• Recognizing the individuality of each resident
• Never saying no to a resident

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C Question 7: Marilu needs to clean up a spill. She has already put industrial strength gloves on.What should she do next?

• Pick up any large pieces of broken glass with her hands
• Absorb the spill with whatever product is used by the facility
• Apply bleach and allow it to disinfect for 15 minutes
• Bag any waste containing blood or bodily fluids in a special biohazard bag

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B Question 8: When getting ready for work in the morning a female nursing assistant should be sure to

• Apply makeup heavily so residents who are visually impaired can see it
• Wear her long hair tied back or in a bun
• Paint her long nails with clear polish only
• Use only a small amount of perfume

Answer:

B

Question 9: Mr. Olsen never wants to talk on days when his eldest son visits. The son always closes the door and never allows anyone else to enter the room during his visits. Mr. Olsen is often withdrawn for days after these visits. What should a nursing assistant who witnesses these things do?

• Confront the son and accuse him of abusing his father
• Tell Mr. Olsen that his son cannot visit any more
• Talk to the nurse in charge about her concerns and then follow up to be sure appropriate

action is being taken

• Immediately call local or state authorities

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C Question 10: Which of the following is true about nursing assistants sharing private resident information with other staff members?

• Any staff member can hear private information about any resident.
• Only the charge nurse should ever hear private information about residents.
• Private information should only be shared with staff members who need that information to

care for the resident.

• Nursing assistants are never responsible for sharing personal resident information with any

other staff member.

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C Question 11: June is a nursing assistant. She has the following conversation with Mr. Pepin, a

resident:

June: Good morning! How are you today, Mr. Pepin?

Mr. Pepin: Guess I'm OK.

June: Well, you sound a little blue. Is something bothering you?

Mr. Pepin: It's nothing, really. Just my leg again.

What would be the best response from June?

• "Can you tell me more about that, Mr. Pepin?"
• "It's never fun to be in pain. I'm sorry you're having a hard morning."