Question 1

What is the term for removing infectious agents or reducing their numbers?

Accepted Answer

Sanitization

Question 2

A patient dies due to neglect, and the CNA assigned to their care failed to document rounds. What is the likely consequence for the CNA?

Accepted Answer

Termination and potential legal charges

Question 3

NPO means

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Question 4

What is the purpose of the chain of command in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

To keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly

Question 5

In the Nursing Care Plan, you note that it is written, “O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed”. As a CNA, you know that this means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The resident is on oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters. Assist to sit in Fowler's position.

Question 6

Mr. Joseph overhears the nurse aid speaking to the nurse about his roommate's diagnosis and demands that the nurse aid discusses the roommate's condition with him. The nurse aid should

Accepted Answer

Firmly but politely explain she cannot discuss another resident's condition

Question 7

What is the purpose of using a chain of command in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

To keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly

Question 8

As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should the nurse aide do first?

Accepted Answer

Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet

Question 9

Each resident in a long term care facility has the right:

Accepted Answer

to be free from chemical and physical restraints

Question 10

Postpartum refers to

Accepted Answer

The period of time after the delivery of a baby

Question 11

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?

Accepted Answer

Prosthesis

Question 12

A nurse aide refuses to discuss a resident's condition with a neighbor. Which one of the resident's rights is being protected:

Accepted Answer

confidentiality

Question 13

The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is

Accepted Answer

a.c

Question 14

A CNA notices a coworker consistently skipping assigned duties. What is the best first step to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

Speak to the coworker privately about the concern.

Question 15

The nurse is assigned to a resident with a diagnosis of aphasia. The nurse knows that aphasia means

Accepted Answer

The resident cannot talk