Nursing Assistants Review Quiz

OBRA requires a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program in every state.

You are allowed 1 attempt to pass your state's competency evaluation.

Each state must have a nursing assistant registry.

You have not worked for 3 years. Your certification (license, registration) is still current.

All states have the same training and evaluation requirements.

An agency can expand your range of functions beyond what is allowed in your state.

A state's nurse practice act is regulated by ______.

What state law affects what nursing assistants can do?

Your nursing assistant certification (license, registration) can be revoked for _____.

As a nursing assistant, you _____.

Review Questions - Nursing Assistants

OBRA requires a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program in every state.
Each state requires a nursing assistant registry.
A state's nurse practice act is regulated by the state's board of nursing.
State law, specifically the Nurse Practice Act, dictates what actions nursing assistants can perform.
Nursing assistant certification (license/registration) is subject to revocation for refusing a task for moral reasons, performing actions exceeding responsibilities, or not keeping patient information confidential.
Nursing assistants must follow directions from the nurse, but not make decisions concerning patient care.
A written job description is required before employment to outline permitted tasks.
Nursing assistants should follow orders from nurses, but should not take orders from doctors without a written or verbal order from the nurse.
Nursing assistants cannot remove tubes from a patient.
Nursing assistants must perform duties, based on their description, to ensure patient safety.
Nursing assistants cannot complete tasks outside their defined role without receiving prior approval.
An agency cannot expand a nursing assistant's range of permitted actions beyond what is defined by current state regulations.

Test your knowledge on the essential training and regulations for nursing assistants as outlined in the OBRA requirements. This quiz covers important topics like competency evaluation, state nurse practice acts, and the responsibilities of nursing assistants. Perfect for anyone pursuing a career in nursing assistance!