Indiana Cna written questions with correct answers well elaborated
Who does the CNA report to? - correct answer-Charge Nurse
What is the difference between objective and subjective observation? - correct answer-
Objective is observed, seen, heard, smelled or felt while subjective is told to or thought
happened
Examples of residents choices which can be honored by the facility to promote person-
centered care? - correct answer-Time to be woken up and dressed in the a.m., whether to
shower or bathe in a tub, what time to go to bed
Examples of residents rights? - correct answer-See survey results, voice grievances, self
administer meds, be free from abuse, free to make choices.
How can resident rights be protected? - correct answer-CNA report signs of abuse neglect
or misappropriation immediately
examples of neglect? - correct answer-Leaving resident soiled, leaving call light and water
out of reach of resident
example of misappropriation - correct answer-using residents personal phone to make
calls, taking residents money or personal belongings
first thing to be done if you feel a resident is being abused? - correct answer-remove
resident from harm and report immediately.
Links in the chain of infection? - correct answer-Causitive agent, reservoir, portal of exit,
mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible hose
Most important action to take to prevent spread of infection - correct answer-WASH
HANDS
5 moments of hand hygiene - correct answer-Before resident contact, after resident
contact, before aseptic task, after exposure to blood/body fluids, after contact with
resident surroundings
Importance in personal protective equipment? - correct answer-Proper usage will provide
a barrier between the caregiver and the pathogen, thus preventing the spread of infection
describe direct contact which could spread infection? - correct answer-touching an
infected person and then proceeding to touch another person without washing hands
, describe indirect contact which could cause infection - correct answer-touching a
contaminated object and then touching a person without washing hands
If a resident has Clostridium Difficlile, is an alcohol-based hand rub effective? - correct
answer-NO, you must always wash hands after coming into contact with C-diff
Universal sign for choking? - correct answer-clutching the throat
what document provides first aid should a resident drink a chemical - correct answer-
Material Safety Data Sheets
Explain the actions of the caregiver if a resident is having a seizure? - correct answer-Call
for nurse, stay with resident, assist nurse with postioning resident on their side, place
padding under head, move furniture away, keep things out of patients mouth and do not
restrain, loosen clothing expecially around neck, note duration and areas involved.
define acronym R.A.C.E - correct answer-Remove residents from area
Activate alarm
Contain the fire (close doors)
Extinguish if possible
define acronym P.A.S.S - correct answer-Pull Pin
Aim nozzle
Squeeze handle
Sweep back and forth at base of flame
What to do if you catch on fire? - correct answer-stop drop and roll
Normal pulse rate - correct answer-60-100 beats per minute
Normal Blood pressure range - correct answer-systolic ----> 100-139
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diastolic-----> 60-89
How to check respirations while resident sleeps - correct answer-place hand on residents
chest to feel the rise and fall
Define proper body alignment - correct answer-residents shoulders are directly above their
hips, their head and neck straight, their arms and legs in natural positions
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