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CNA Practice Exam – Part 1

  1. The Patient’s Bill of Rights is:

    • A. Given to patients/residents when they request it
    • B. Provided to all patients/residents upon admission
    • C. Given to clients who are receiving home care
    • D. Not a legal document

  2. Consumers of health care are responsible for:

    • A. Being honest with the physician
    • B. Withholding information from health care providers
    • C. Requesting a Nurse Assistant who will care for them
    • D. Doing what the physician says

  3. Healthcare consumers always have the right to:

    • A. Receive respectful and considerate care
    • B. Refuse to pay their bill
    • C. Select the Nurse Assistant they want to care for them
    • D. Have visitors any hour of the day or night

  4. Documents that provide instructions about the patient’s/resident’s wishes for treatment when they are unable to communicate are called:

    • A. Medical records
    • B. Advanced Directives
    • C. Resident Bill of Rights
    • D. Policies and Procedures

  5. Informed consent means that the:

    • A. Physician makes all health care decisions for the patient/resident
    • B. The nurse makes some decisions for the patient/resident
    • C. The patient/resident makes decisions based on full disclosure of procedures, benefits, and risks
    • D. The patient/resident is old enough to sign for treatment

  6. A grievance is:

    • A. A form the patient/resident fills out when they have a complaint
    • B. Denial of services or treatment due to insurance
    • C. Patient/resident refusing to pay a bill
    • D. A complaint

  7. Healthcare workers:

    • A. Do not need to know the Patient’s Bill of Rights
    • B. Should refer questions about “rights” to the admissions coordinator
    • C. Must not discuss patient/resident rights because of confidentiality concerns
    • D. Must be familiar with the Patient’s Bill of Rights

  8. When an elderly person is admitted to the long-term care facility, they have the right to:

    • A. Have relatives stay overnight in their room
    • B. Have personal items in their room
    • C. Have the kitchen prepare food for them on their request
    • D. Bring their pet with them

  9. The rights of patients/residents in long-term care facilities:

    • A. Were legislated by OBRA in 1987
    • B. Include the right to make independent medical choices
    • C. Are more restrictive than rights in other healthcare settings
    • D. Do not include informed consent

  10. The purpose of a long-term care facility is to:

    • A. Provide care for persons who cannot care for themselves at home
    • B. Provide emergency care for the elderly
    • C. Provide surgical care for the elderly
    • D. Keep elderly people together and away from other age groups

  11. A resident returns from home with new bruises on their back. The Nurse Assistant should:

    • A. Report the bruises to the licensed nurse
    • B. Ask family members the next time they visit
    • C. Say nothing to the patient/resident
    • D. Wait to see if it happens again

True or False

  1. The Nurse Assistant does not need to be familiar with the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
  2. The patient/resident has the right to be free from restraints.
  3. The patient/resident has the right to know about his or her diagnosis and prognosis.
  4. The patient/resident has the right to refuse treatment.
  5. The patient/resident has the right to know if a student is providing care for him or her.
  6. The patient/resident has the right to know the cost of care.
  7. If a visitor asks you a question about a patient’s/resident’s medical condition, it is alright to tell them.
  8. You may be found guilty of invasion of privacy if you open a patient’s/resident’s mail.
  9. Upon admission to the long-term care facility, the patient/resident should receive notices of rights, rules, and services.
  10. An ombudsman is someone who helps resolve grievances between a patient’s/resident’s family and the facility.
  11. An Advance Directive is part of the admission process and is required.

Matching

Match the term with the correct definition.

  • A. Patient/Resident Rights
  • B. Confidentiality
  • C. Client’s Rights in Home Care
  • D. Informed Consent
  • E. Grievance
  • F. Advanced Directive
  • G. Corporal Punishment
  • H. HIPAA
  1. Not revealing private information _____
  2. Standards and safeguards for documentation and transmission of patient health records _____
  3. Use of physical force _____
  4. The document that guarantees the rights of the consumer of home care facilities _____
  5. Complaint _____
  6. The document that guarantees the rights of the consumer in a long-term care facility _____
  7. A document that states the patient’s/resident’s wishes for care in the event they are unable to _____
  8. Permission given for care after the procedures have been explained _____

Answers

  1. B
  2. A
  3. A
  4. B
  5. C
  6. D
  7. D
  8. B
  9. B
  10. A
  11. A
  12. F
  13. T
  14. T
  15. T
  16. T
  17. T
  18. F
  19. T
  20. T
  21. F
  22. F
  23. B
  24. H
  25. G
  26. C
  27. E
  28. A
  29. F
  30. D

CNA Practice Exam – Part 2

  1. Which of the following is a physiological need?

    • A. Employment
    • B. Friendship
    • C. Water
    • D. Love

  2. Which of the following would be a barrier to effective communication?

    • A. Listening to a patient/resident tell stories about his or her past
    • B. Letting a patient/resident express fears and concerns about dying
    • C. Changing the subject when uncomfortable topics are raised
    • D. Allowing free discussion of health problems

  3. Avoiding eye contact when talking is an example of which type of communication?

    • A. Verbal
    • B. Non-verbal
    • C. Written
    • D. Electronic

  4. A charge nurse uses a medical term you do not understand. What should you do?

    • A. Pretend to understand
    • B. Look it up in a medical dictionary
    • C. Ask the nurse to explain
    • D. Ask another Nurse Assistant

  5. A patient/resident asks to see their chart. What is the correct action?

    • A. Give them the chart
    • B. Report this to the charge nurse
    • C. Report this to the doctor
    • D. Make a copy of the chart

  6. When patients/residents express feelings, the best response is to:

    • A. Add your opinions
    • B. Give suggestions
    • C. Share personal problems
    • D. Listen to their concerns

  7. A family wants to meet their mother’s new roommate. What should the NA do?

    • A. Say it is against policy
    • B. Introduce them in the day room
    • C. Ask them to wait a week
    • D. Report the request to the charge nurse

  8. A Nurse Assistant’s uncle is a patient on another floor. Which is true?

    • A. Can access medical records
    • B. Can visit during lunch
    • C. Can attend care conferences
    • D. Can assist with care plans

  9. Which communication reveals true feelings most clearly?

    • A. Listening skills
    • B. Written communication
    • C. Verbal communication
    • D. Body language

  10. What is the most appropriate way to answer a patient’s telephone?

    • A. “Good morning. Mrs. Gray’s room”
    • B. “Good morning. Third floor”
    • C. “Hello. Who is calling?”
    • D. “Good morning. Mrs. Gray’s room, this is Mary Jones, Nurse Assistant speaking”

  11. What must be included in an end-of-shift report?

    • A. Full name and address
    • B. Facts and care observed and provided
    • C. Number of visitors
    • D. Personal feelings

  12. Listening skills are enhanced by:

    • A. Engaging in activities
    • B. Being animated
    • C. Conversing in public
    • D. Empathy

  13. A patient misses religious activities. The most helpful action is to:

    • A. Say it’s against policy
    • B. Memorize preferences
    • C. Insist on attending services
    • D. Encourage discussion

  14. A confused patient is moved to a private room. The NA understands:

    • A. Appetite may increase
    • B. Dementia patients can’t tolerate isolation
    • C. Any routine change can cause anxiety
    • D. The patient didn’t want the move

  15. Information that can be seen, heard, or smelled is called:

    • A. Assessment
    • B. Observation
    • C. Objective data
    • D. Subjective data

  16. When should changes in condition be reported?

    • A. Right away
    • B. As soon as possible
    • C. During conferences
    • D. End of shift

  17. When charting, it is essential to record:

    • A. Safety measures performed
    • B. What coworkers observed
    • C. What coworkers did
    • D. Family comments

  18. A patient is angry about moving to long-term care. Best response?

    • A. Ignore behavior
    • B. Allow expression of feelings
    • C. Say they’ll get used to it
    • D. Ask another resident to help

  19. Best action before transferring a phone call?

    • A. Explain the transfer
    • B. Set phone down
    • C. Take a message
    • D. Ask the reason

  20. Stress is best defined as:

    • A. A vague feeling
    • B. A response to any demand
    • C. Main cause of illness
    • D. Blaming others

  21. A newly admitted patient does not speak English. Best approach?

    • A. Use pictures and gestures
    • B. Ask for an interpreter
    • C. Delay care
    • D. Turn on TV in their language

Answers

  1. C
  2. C
  3. B
  4. C
  5. B
  6. D
  7. B
  8. B
  9. D
  10. D
  11. B
  12. D
  13. D
  14. C
  15. C
  16. A
  17. A
  18. B
  19. A
  20. B
  21. B

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