Cna 1 Unit 1 Study Questions (Lcc - Nc)

Front 1

List the six main parts that make up the NA's role.

Back 1

1. Important in care of people who are ill and unable to care for themselves.
2. Assistant to licensed nurse.
3. Provided physical care and emotional support.
4. Contribute to resident's comfort.
5. Make observations and reports.
6. Directed and supervised by licensed nurses.

Front 2

List seven settings where NA's can work.

Back 2

1. Hospitals
2. Long-term care facilities
3. Rehabilitation centers
4. Clinics
5. Hospices
6. Psychiatric facilities
7. Home care

Front 3

List the ten personal needs that the NA helps the resident with.

Back 3

1. Hygiene
2. Safety
3. Nutrition
4. Exercise
5. Elimination
6. Mobility
7. Communication
8. Socialization/activities
9. Comfort measures
10. Restorative procedures

Front 4

List the twelve resident care responsibilities the NA performs.

Back 4

1. Collecting specimens
2. Measuring and recording vital signs
3. transporting residents
4. Environmental cleanliness
5. Cleaning and care of equipment
6. Standard precautions
7. Fire drills and disaster drills
8. Answering call signals
9. Observations of resident response to care
10. Measuring and recording height/weight
11. Input and output
12. Admission and discharge of residents

Front 5

List eight legal limitations for the NA.

Back 5

1. Does not give medications
2. Does not insert or remove tubes
3. Does not take orders from a physician
4. Does not do sterile procedures
5. Does not give information about diagnosis or treatment plans to residents or their family
6. Does not diagnose or prescribe treatments or medications for residents
7. Does not supervise the work of other nurse aides
8. Does not agree to do something beyond the scope of practice as defined by the Board of Nursing

Front 6

What are the 17 qualities and characteristics of a Nurse Aide?

Back 6

Cheerful and enthusiastic, Responsible, Considerate, Courteous, Cooperative, Dependable, Empathetic, Honest, Patient, Respectful, Trustworthy, Willing to learn, Tactful, Competent, Committed to job, Punctual, Self-aware

Front 7

What seven factors promote good health?

Back 7

1. Rest and sleep
2. Diet
3. Exercise
4. Good posture and body mechanics
5. Eye examinations
6. Dental care
7. No use of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes

Front 8

What are the eight good personal hygiene habits every NA should adhere to?

Back 8

1. Taking daily bath or shower
2. Using deodorants/antiperspirants
3. Brushing teeth and using mouthwash
4. Keeping hair clean and neatly styled
5. Cleaning and maintaining short, smooth nails
6. Washing hands after using bathroom
7. Wearing clean underwear, socks or stockings and uniform daily
8. Do not use products having odors that might be offensive to residents

Front 9

List eight professional dress practices for the nurse aide.

Back 9

1. Uniform clean, pressed
2. Shoes polished and comfortable
3. shoe laces clean
4. stockings without holes/runs
5. Jewelry limited to watch and wedding ring
6. Name tag or photo i.d. tag worn
7. Makeup worn in moderation
8. Strong perfumes/aftershave lotions not used

Front 10

List the twenty guidelines for working with others that the NA must follow as a member of the health care team.

Back 10

Know the responsibilities, functions, and role expectations listed in the job description. *Display qualities and characteristics befitting nurse aide. *Be prompt in reporting to work. *Notify facility of absence ASAP. *Display good health and hygiene practices. *Follow facility dress code policy. *Practice ethical and legal actions. *Direct questions about things you don't understand to supervisor. *Follow instructions and directions of supervisor. *Display pride in appearance. *Promptly report unusual observations to supervisor. *Make supervisor aware of family and resident complaints. *Perform duties in spirit of cooperation. *Do not waste supplies and equipment. *Follow facility rules and regulations. *Be accurate in measuring, recording and reporting. *Notify supervisor when leaving and returning to unit. *Assist other health care workers willingly. Never use supplies and equipment belonging to facility or residents.

Front 11

List three guidelines for resident care conferences that the NA is obligated to follow as a member of the health care team.

Back 11

1. Assist to develop/revise care plans.
2. Share care suggestions.
3. Report observations.

Front 12

Who makes the work assignment?
What determines the work assignment?
What does it do for the staff?
What 4 things are included in the work assignment?

Back 12

Made by a licensed nurse.

Based on the needs of residents and availability of staff.

Allows staff to work as a team.

1. Includes being cooperative and helping others when asked.
2. Includes never ignoring a resident that needs help, is uncomfortable, or is in danger.
3. Includes notifying supervisor of unfinished assignments.
4. Includes answering call signals even though not assigned to that resident.

Front 13

What four things must you consider when planning your work assignments?

Back 13

1. Workload
2. Resident condition
3. Time
4. Support services assigned.

Front 14

Identify the four needs when establishing priorities for ADLs when providing resident care.

Back 14

1. Meet hygiene needs.
2. Positioning and providing for exercise.
3. Maintaining proper nutrition.
4. Providing for elimination of waste.

Front 15

Identify two needs when establishing priorities for special procedures when providing resident care.

Back 15

1. Taking vital signs.
2. Measuring urine.

Front 16

Identify the four needs when establishing priorities for support services when providing resident care.

Back 16

!. Providing drinking water.
2. Delivering and picking up meal trays.
3. Providing clean linen and making beds.
4. Cleaning and caring for equipment.

Front 17

Identify two needs when establishing priorities for documentation/reporting when providing resident care.

Back 17

1. Presenting oral reports to supervisor.
2. Writing on record if directed.

Front 18

Long-term care facilities provide service to what three types of people who are unable to care for themselves?

Back 18

1. Elderly
2. Disabled or handicapped
3. Individuals with chronic illnesses

Front 19

What five types of services do long-term care facilities provide to individuals who are unable to care for themselves?

Back 19

1. Medical
2. Nursing
3. Nutritional
4. Recreational/religious
5. Rehabilitative

Front 20

What three types of care do long-term care facilities provide to individuals who are unable to care for themselves?

Back 20

1. Home care
2. Intermediate
3. Skilled

Front 21

What four types of services do hospitals provide for people of all ages who have a broad range of health care problems?

Back 21

1. Diagnostic
2. Medical
3. Surgical
4. Emergency

Front 22

What three types of care do hospitals provide for people of all ages who have a broad range of health care problems?

Back 22

1. Acute
2. Chronic
3. Terminal

Front 23

Where do home care agencies provide care for people needing health services, but not hospitalization?

Back 23

In their homes.

Front 24

What are the eight types of services that home care agencies provide for people needing health services, but not hospitalization?

Back 24

1. Nursing
2. Physical Therapy
3. Occupational therapy
4. Speech therapy
5. Social services
6. Nutritional and food services
7. Respiratory therapy
8. Homemaker services

Front 25

What is the purpose of the organizational chart in a health care facility?

Back 25

1. Displays the chain of command.
2. Shows line of authority.
3. Identifies health care worker's position.
4. Identifies immediate supervisor.

Front 26

What are the responsibilities of the Governing Body (Board of Directors) in a health care facility?

Back 26

1. Responsible for provision of safe and adequate care at a reasonable cost.
2. Makes facility policies.
3. delegates management to an administrator.

Front 27

What are the responsibilities of the Department Heads in a health care facility?

Back 27

1. Supervises the department staff
2. Finances
3. Ancillary services
4. Nursing

Front 28

What are the responsibilities of the Medical Director in a health care facility?

Back 28

1.Supervises the medical staff activities.
2. Physicians
3. Residents
4. Interns

Front 29

What are the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing and Assistant DON in a health care facility?

Back 29

1. Supervises nursing staff activities.
2. Responsible for safe nursing care.
3. Must be a registered nurse.

Front 30

What are the responsibilities of the Nursing Supervisor in a health care facility?

Back 30

1. Assists the Director of Nursing.
2. Must be a licensed nurse.
3. Assigned areas of responsibilities.
4. Assigned to a specific shift.

Front 31

What are the responsibilities of the Charge Nurse in a health care facility?

Back 31

1. Responsible for resident care in specific areas.
2. Supervises staff in specific areas.
3. In charge of RNs, LPNs, CNAs/NAs.