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The term used for persons living in long-term care facilities is:
The term used for persons living in long-term care facilities is:
- Retiree
- Senior Citizen
- Patient
- Resident (correct)
As a CNA, your scope of practice includes:
As a CNA, your scope of practice includes:
- Giving medications
- Assigning patient care
- Taking telephone order from the doctor
- Bathing and dressing resident (correct)
What should the CNA do if asked to do something he or she doesn't know how to do?
What should the CNA do if asked to do something he or she doesn't know how to do?
- Do the task anyway
- Ask another CNA to do the task
- Refrain from doing the task
- Tell the nurse he or she is uncertain and ask for help (correct)
The direct supervisor of the CNA is the:
The direct supervisor of the CNA is the:
California Code of Regulations, Title 22 establishes:
California Code of Regulations, Title 22 establishes:
What best defines Medicare?
What best defines Medicare?
Which of the following situations should the nurse assistant report to the Director of Nursing?
Which of the following situations should the nurse assistant report to the Director of Nursing?
The role of the ombudsman is to:
The role of the ombudsman is to:
HIPAA refers to:
HIPAA refers to:
A CNA may ensure a resident's dignity by:
A CNA may ensure a resident's dignity by:
A mandated reporter:
A mandated reporter:
The overall purpose of OBRA is to:
The overall purpose of OBRA is to:
A CNA may be dismissed from a job because of:
A CNA may be dismissed from a job because of:
When admitting a resident, the nurse assistant's FIRST responsibility would be to:
When admitting a resident, the nurse assistant's FIRST responsibility would be to:
The nurse assistant should NOT:
The nurse assistant should NOT:
The Resident's Bill of Rights is:
The Resident's Bill of Rights is:
Consumers of health care are responsible for:
Consumers of health care are responsible for:
Informed consent means that the resident:
Informed consent means that the resident:
Healthcare consumers always have the right to:
Healthcare consumers always have the right to:
Documents that provide instructions about the resident's wishes for treatment when the resident is unable to communicate their wishes are called:
Documents that provide instructions about the resident's wishes for treatment when the resident is unable to communicate their wishes are called:
Informed consent means that the:
Informed consent means that the:
A grievance is:
A grievance is:
Healthcare workers:
Healthcare workers:
When an elderly person is admitted to the long-term care facility, they have the right to:
When an elderly person is admitted to the long-term care facility, they have the right to:
The rights of residents in long-term care facilities:
The rights of residents in long-term care facilities:
A resident has been at home with his family all day. The CNA notices new bruises on the resident's back when he returns. The CNA should:
A resident has been at home with his family all day. The CNA notices new bruises on the resident's back when he returns. The CNA should:
Residents have the right to be free from restraints.
Residents have the right to be free from restraints.
The resident has the right to know about his or her diagnosis and prognosis.
The resident has the right to know about his or her diagnosis and prognosis.
The resident has the right to refuse treatment.
The resident has the right to refuse treatment.
The resident has the right to know if a student is providing care for him or her.
The resident has the right to know if a student is providing care for him or her.
If a visitor asks you a question about a resident's medical condition, it is alright to tell them.
If a visitor asks you a question about a resident's medical condition, it is alright to tell them.
The Advance Directive is part of the admission process and is required.
The Advance Directive is part of the admission process and is required.
Which of the following devices would not be used for a resident's activities of daily living?
Which of the following devices would not be used for a resident's activities of daily living?
The CNA should use a gait belt:
The CNA should use a gait belt:
The CNA is cleaning the nose of a resident who is receiving continuous oxygen by a nasal tube. The CNA should NOT use:
The CNA is cleaning the nose of a resident who is receiving continuous oxygen by a nasal tube. The CNA should NOT use:
The process by which all microorganisms are destroyed is called:
The process by which all microorganisms are destroyed is called:
A body best protects itself against infection through:
A body best protects itself against infection through:
Microorganisms grow best in:
Microorganisms grow best in:
The healthcare worker can break the chain of infections:
The healthcare worker can break the chain of infections:
Asepsis means:
Asepsis means:
When cleaning areas of the body, you need to clean:
When cleaning areas of the body, you need to clean:
When assisting a resident with left-sided weakness to transfer from the bed to a chair, the chair should be located:
When assisting a resident with left-sided weakness to transfer from the bed to a chair, the chair should be located:
When a resident is in good body alignment, it means that the resident's:
When a resident is in good body alignment, it means that the resident's:
Two surfaces rubbing together. This is called:
Two surfaces rubbing together. This is called:
When giving bedside care, the bed should be:
When giving bedside care, the bed should be:
Before moving Mr. Gilbert Downs up in bed, you need to:
Before moving Mr. Gilbert Downs up in bed, you need to:
When a resident has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
When a resident has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
When helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
When helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
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Study Notes
CNA Exam Key Concepts
- Long-term care facility residents are referred to as Residents.
- A CNA's scope of practice includes essential personal care duties like bathing and dressing residents.
- If unsure about a task, a CNA should communicate with the supervising nurse for clarification and assistance.
- The direct supervisor of a CNA is the Charge Nurse.
- California regulations focus on establishing minimum standards of patient care.
Medicare and Patient Advocacy
- Medicare provides medical benefits primarily for individuals aged 65 and over.
- Allegations of abuse, such as a nurse's actions, should always be reported to the Director of Nursing.
- The ombudsman plays a critical role in addressing and resolving resident issues and concerns.
Confidentiality and Resident Rights
- HIPAA stands for confidentiality regarding patient health information.
- A CNA supports a resident's dignity by respecting their privacy, introducing themselves, and using the resident’s proper name.
- As mandated reporters, healthcare professionals must report any suspected or actual abuse.
Quality and Safety Standards
- The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) aims to enhance the living quality for nursing facility residents.
- A CNA may face dismissal for document falsification, resident neglect, or theft.
- Proper procedures, including introducing oneself and ensuring cleanliness, are critical when admitting new residents.
Consumer Rights in Healthcare
- All healthcare consumers have the right to receive respectful and considerate care.
- Informed consent requires that residents fully understand treatments before giving permission, emphasizing full disclosure.
- A grievance is defined as a complaint made by residents regarding their care or treatment.
Patient Rights and Personal Agency
- The Resident's Bill of Rights is provided to all residents upon admission.
- Residents in long-term care facilities are entitled to have personal items in their rooms.
- The rights of residents cannot be more restrictive than those in other healthcare settings.
Infection Control and Safety Measures
- The process of destroying microorganisms is termed sterilization.
- Aseptic technique is vital to maintaining a clean environment and preventing infections.
- Infection control hinges on understanding how to break the chain of infections at any point.
Safety and Positioning Techniques
- Always clean from the cleanest to the dirtiest when administering care.
- For residents with weakness, assistance should always be given on their weaker side while transferring or ambulating.
- The use of a gait belt is instrumental in providing safe mobility for residents.
Equipment and Care Protocols
- Equipment like plate guards aids residents in daily living activities, while medical tools like stethoscopes are for healthcare worker use.
- Ensure that the bed height is level with your waist to foster safe care practices.
- Employing friction for care is discouraged, and instead, methods to reduce friction and shearing must be prioritized.
Resident Interaction and Support
- Introduce yourself and ensure resident comfort and privacy before providing care.
- Residents must be informed about who provides their care, including if a student is involved.
- Healthcare workers must be familiar with the Patient's Bill of Rights in order to advocate for residents effectively.
Rights to Information and Treatment
- Residents maintain the right to be free from restraints and are entitled to know their medical diagnosis and prognosis.
- Advanced directives are necessary and form an integral part of the admission process in healthcare settings.
- Caregiving should prioritize clear communication about any medical condition, keeping confidentiality paramount.
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