Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Level I – OSBN State Certification Practice Exam

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• What are the normal ranges for systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
• Which statement is true about OBRA and NATCEP?
• A logroll is useful for what purpose?
• Which act requires states to have an ombudsman program?
• What is the purpose of wearing PPE and practicing standard precautions?
• How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
• Which resident right concerns the discharge and transfer processes?
• What is the typical order for taking vital signs in many healthcare settings?
• If a resident's condition changes suddenly (such as confusion or shortness of breath), what should you do?
• Why is it important to verify a resident's identity before providing care?
• Which hepatitis can be transmitted from mother to baby during birth?
• Clostridium difficile infection produces a toxin that causes
• What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt during bed-to-chair transfer?
• Which description best defines The Joint Commission?
• True or false: Diastole is the phase where the ventricles contract.
• Which statement about diastole is true?
• What type of fractures lead the most deaths and lead to severe health problems?
• During a routine bath, which technique best protects resident dignity and privacy?
• How should you respond to a resident who becomes agitated due to cognitive impairment?
• Standard precautions protect whom in daily care?
• During meals, what should you do to ensure swallowing safety and accurate documentation?
• How should you handle a resident's dentures during cleaning?
• What does NATCEP stand for?
• DNR stands for?
• What are the two types of TB?
• How should a CNA document intake and output accurately?
• Which condition is an example of contact precautions?
• Among fractures, which type is most often associated with high mortality and prolonged disability?
• Which statement best describes the main goal of a turning schedule for bed-bound residents?
• Which statement best describes the difference between policy and procedure?
• In the chain of infection, which is the second component?
• If a resident shows signs of coughing during meals, what is the recommended immediate action?
• The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) requires all healthcare agencies that receive Medicare and Medicaid funds to provide information to adults about advance directives during admission.
• Why are standard precautions important in daily CNA practice?
• Which term describes purposeful mistreatment that causes pain or injury?
• What is the purpose of a turning schedule for bed-bound residents?
• OBRA was enacted in response to reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities in which year?
• What should you do if you suspect a stroke based on FAST signs?
• When removing gloves, what is the correct disposal order?
• What does OBRA stand for?
• Which detailing should be documented when a wound is identified?
• Can residents refuse care?
• The CDC is part of which U.S. government department?
• Standard precautions require treating which of the following as if infected?
• What is culture change in elder care?
• What is the proper sequence for hand hygiene before performing resident care?
• What is the proper technique for providing mouth care to an unconscious resident?
• The fracture type most linked to death and disability is which of the following?
• VRE stands for
• During diastole, the ventricles are doing what?
• What is the recommended daily water intake in ounces?
• Which item is sometimes listed as a fifth vital sign?
• What does the Minimum Data Set (MDS) represent in OBRA requirements?
• Which term describes actions or the failure to act that results in unintended injury to a resident?
• Which action best represents medical asepsis in everyday CNA care?
• What is the goal of a Joint Commission survey?
• What is the proper method for handling soiled linens?
• HA-MRSA is spread primarily by
• You notice a resident is coughing and has a fever. What is your immediate action?
• When transferring a resident from bed to chair, which equipment reduces the risk of injury?
• What does the MDS provide in resident care?
• MDR-TB can develop when a person with TB disease
• How often should you inspect a resident's skin for signs of pressure injuries?
• PHI stands for which of the following?
• Advance directives are legal documents that allow people to decide what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions for themselves.
• How often must a Joint Commission survey be conducted at minimum to maintain accreditation?
• Acute care is defined as?
• When a family asks about a resident's dietary restrictions, what should you do?
• What is the CNA's role in documenting changes in a resident's condition?
• What is the primary role of an ombudsman in a facility?
• Bed rails safety checks should be performed when?
• Under HIPAA, which statement about sharing Protected Health Information (PHI) is true?
• In older adults, which fracture type is most associated with mortality and major health issues?
• Which statement best distinguishes a policy from a procedure?
• Which term describes infection acquired in a healthcare setting?
• What is the chain of infection?
• How often should safety checks be performed on resident care equipment like bed rails?
• Which group spends the most time in long-term care facilities?
• Which task is outside the scope of practice for nursing assistants?
• What is the CNA's role in assisting with meals and documenting meals eaten?
• Which of the following is a sign of abuse or neglect in a resident that should be reported?
• Which statement about hepatitis is true?
• Which statement best describes an ombudsman?
• Airborne pathogens spread by what mechanism?
• A common symptom of tuberculosis disease is
• Which agency is a federal government organization that establishes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job?
• What are the three categories of transmission-based precautions?
• Which tasks are nursing assistants not allowed to perform?
• Why is a gait belt used during transfers?
• Which of the following is a legal right of residents?
• Which diseases are major bloodborne diseases in the United States?
• What is hepatitis?
• If a nurse aide performs an action on a resident's care plan that causes harm, who is typically held liable according to standard rules?
• What does liability mean?
• Hospice care is given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately six months or less to live.
• Which term describes injury to a patient caused by professional misconduct such as negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill?
• What is provided by long-term care facilities (LTCFs)?
• Diastole is the phase of the cardiac cycle characterized by which event?
• What is the most common way HAIs are spread?
• If a resident expresses thoughts of self-harm, what should you do?
• What steps should you take if a resident attempts to leave the facility without supervision?
• What should you do when a resident is NPO for a procedure?
• How do medical asepsis and surgical asepsis differ?
• Which signs may indicate dysphagia in a resident during meals?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation?
• What is the purpose of the blood borne pathogens standard?
• The absence of breathing is defined as which term?
• Which statement best describes how to document changes in a resident's condition?
• When appetite or weight changes are observed, what is the appropriate action?
• What is the primary purpose of standard precautions?
• When recording a resident's fluid intake, which detail is essential?
• The term apnea describes which condition?
• What does the chain of command describe?
• MDROs are defined as microorganisms resistant to
• When a resident requests a religious or cultural practice, what is the CNA's appropriate response?
• Which items are included in Personal Protective Equipment?
• What is the primary purpose of a gait belt?
• An exposure control plan is a plan designed to
• In a fire safety context, which statement correctly reflects the RACE sequence?
• What does the term 'cite' mean?
• Long-term care facilities provide continuous skilled nursing care. This is typically provided for residents who require care:
• Which statement accurately describes the Joint Commission's status?
• MDROs are microorganisms that are resistant to
• Which option is NOT part of the FAST stroke recognition signs?
• What are the five steps in the nursing process in order?
• Which action demonstrates proper infection control when entering a resident's room for care?
• Which statement best explains why gloves are worn when handling soiled linens?
• If you witness a co-worker behaving in a way that violates resident rights or safety, what should you do?
• If a resident with dysphagia is prescribed thickened liquids, what should the CNA do?
• How do you safely transfer a resident from bed to chair using a gait belt?
• Health care proxy is another name for which document?
• What does NATCEP stand for?
• The PSDA is an amendment to OBRA.
• VRE commonly resides in which body areas?
• Outpatient care is usually provided for?
• How is Hepatitis A transmitted?
• Paralysis is defined as
• Most residents in long-term care stay for approximately how many months?
• HA-MRSA is an infection that is especially dangerous for which group?
• Which blood pressure reading would be considered within the normal range described?
• Which term describes failure to provide the needed care that results in harm to a person?
• Which phrase is commonly used to remember diastole?
• How can you reduce a resident's risk of falls when they are seated in a chair?
• For unconscious resident mouth care, which arrangement is correct?
• Which statement best defines scope of practice for healthcare providers?
• What are common signs of abuse or neglect in a resident that CNAs must report?
• Which practice demonstrates proper privacy during care?
• What two words describe the major role of nursing assistants?
• Which practice helps prevent contamination when handling used linens?
• When moving between residents, nursing assistants must __ change their masks.
• The term "Dispnea" refers to which symptom?
• How should soiled linens be handled to prevent contamination?
• What is the minimum recommended duration for handwashing to ensure proper cleanliness?
• Why was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enacted?
• What is the main reason for admission to a long-term care facility?
• Tuberculosis is transmitted through
• During blanket change or clothing assistance, what steps protect modesty?
• When measuring a resident's height, what is essential to ensure accuracy?
• Which item is NOT considered PPE?
• Which of the following is a sign of dehydration that should be reported to the nurse?
• In the chain of infection, the portal of entry is:
• What percentage range of residents in long-term care facilities have dementia?
• During transfer of a resident from bed to chair, which action helps prevent falls?
• Which action best demonstrates protecting a resident's privacy during care?
• Which action supports swallowing safety for a resident with dysphagia?
• What should you do to respect a resident's privacy and confidentiality?
• Contact precautions require which actions?
• Dispnea is best described as which symptom?
• TB disease is characterized by
• Which statement best describes a systemic infection?
• Which technique helps prevent falls when assisting with toileting?
• ADLs refer to activities of daily living and include which of the following?
• Which of the following is not an activity of daily living?
• How is Hepatitis C transmitted?
• After removing gloves, what is the next required step?
• What should you do first if there is a fire in the facility?
• What is the best practice for feeding a resident who has mild dysphagia?
• If a resident attempts to leave the facility without supervision, what is the priority action?
• What distinguishes objective data from subjective data?
• Which practice is associated with droplet precautions?
• Droplet precautions are used for diseases spread by droplets in the air, normally traveling no further than 3 feet. Which disease is an example of this?
• The mnemonic "When you die, you relax" helps remember which cardiac phase?
• Apnea (n.) is defined as which of the following?
• CDC stands for which, and what is its role?
• Before transferring a resident from bed to chair using a gait belt, what safety step should you perform first?
• What is PROM and how should you perform it?
• Why is accurate documentation of a resident's appetite and weight important?
• A resident's vital signs are being measured. Which statement describes a correct BP measurement position?
• A durable power of attorney for health care is best described as which of the following?
• When you discover a new wound or skin breakdown, what should you do?
• In the chain of infection, the portal of exit is:
• How should you document a resident's fluid intake accurately?
• A resident with dementia becomes agitated and tries to strike nearby staff. What is an appropriate de-escalation approach?