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INDIANA CNA WRITTEN
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWE RS (ALL
ANSWERS CORRECT)
Question : What should a CNA do if he or she sees a
small fire in an unoccupied patient room?
CORRECT ANSWER : Activate the fire alarm
Question : Before entering a patient's room, a CNA
should:
CORRECT ANSWER : knock on the resident's door
before entering
Question : What needs are found on the lowest level of
Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
CORRECT ANSWER : Physical
Question : A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a
loved one about the results of a recent blood test. What should the CNA say?
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CORRECT ANSWE R: Let me find the nurse to talk to
you about the results
Question : A patient is refusing to drink fluids even
though he is beginning to show signs of dehydration (concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy).What should the CNA do?
CORRECT ANSWER: Explain the risks of dehydration,
respect his decision, and inform the nurse about his condition.
Question : If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA
performs this care on the patient anyway, what could happen to the CNA?
CORRECT ANSWER : The CNA could be charged with
assault or battery
Question : Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should
refuse an assignment?
CORRECT ANSWER : The CNA is upset because of a
personal conflict with the patient's family
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Question : Which should the CNA NOT do as a
healthcare professional?
CORRECT ANSWER : work single-handedly to take
care of patients
Question : While standing in the elevator, a CNA
overhears his colleagues speaking about a resident's care.What is this a violation of?
CORRECT ANSWER : patient confidentiality
Question : How is residential nursing care paid for?
CORRECT ANSWER : Medicare, Medicaid, Private
health insurance
Question : While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA
slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the resident
causing a burn. This is an example of:
CORRECT ANSWER : negligence
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Question : A CNA falsely reports that one of his
colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the family of
a resident. This is an example of:
CORRECT ANSWER : defamation
Question : Which of the following is NOT a normal part
of changes in all older adults?
CORRECT ANSWER : the person is confused all the
time
Question : When speaking with a resident, the CNA
should NOT:
CORRECT ANSWER : Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
Question : A CNA should NOT:
CORRECT ANSWER : Delegate a task to another CNA
Question : Which of the following is the first step in
preventing the spread of germs?