CNA QUIZZES
Module 1- Introduction to Nurse Assistant

Module 1- Introduction to Nurse Assistant





10. A California Nurse Assistant is renewing his/her certification. How many in-service/continuing education hours must an individual take in a two-year period in order to renew Nurse Assistant certification?
28 Hours
30 Hours
48 Hours
58 Hours
11. How many hours must a Nurse Assistant work for pay in each renewal period?
A. 48 Hours
B. 8 Hours
C. 24 Hours
D. 50 Hours
12. Which best defines Medicare?
A. State Medical Welfare Funding
B. Medical funding for persons under 65 years of age
C. Medical funding for children only
D. Medical benefits for persons age 65 and over
13. Which of the following situations should the Nurse Assistant report to the Director of Nursing?
A. A patient/resident has fallen
B. The nurse in charge is suspected of abusing a patient/resident
C. The physician has asked for the Nurse Assistant’s help
D. A patient/resident refuses to cooperate with treatment
14. The role of the ombudsman is to:
A. Drive the buses for special outings
B. Listen to and resolve patient/resident problems
C. Serve snacks
D. Bring newspapers and magazines
15. HIPAA refers to:
A. Hepatitis A
B. Confidentiality
C. Standard precautions
D. Nutrition
16. A Nurse Assistant may ensure a patient’s/resident’s dignity by:
A. Knocking on the patient’s/resident’s room door before entering
B. Introducing him/herself prior to giving care
C. Calling the patient/resident by his/her proper name
D. All of the above
17. The Nurse Assistant must submit fingerprints to the CDPH:
A. After taking the state test
B. When changing employers
C. Every 2 years
D. Once in a lifetime upon enrollment in a Nurse Assistant course
18. A mandated reporter:
A. Must report suspected abuse
B. Must report actual abuse
C. Must report abuse told to them by a visitor
D. All of the above
19. Prior to working directly with patients/residents, the Nurse Assistant must complete a facility orientation and:
A. Have a TB clearance
B. Buy a wrist watch
C. Have a negative drug test
D. Receive CDPH certification
20. The responsible Nurse Assistant will arrive at work:
A. Exactly at the designated time
B. A few minutes before the designated time
C. Within 15 minutes of the designated start time
D. With enough time to be ready to start work at the designated time
21. Upon successful completion of a Nurse Assistant training program, the candidate has how much time to complete the state competency exam?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years
22. The overall purpose of OBRA is to:
A. Set hours when clinical training may be done
B. Improve quality of life for patients/residents in nursing facilities
C. Keep safety records up to date
D. Prevent injuries
23. What is the maximum number of times that the State Competency Exam may be taken?
A. Once (1)
B. 3 times
C. 5 times
D. 10 times
24. A Nurse Assistant may be dismissed from a job because of:
A. Falsifying documents or records
B. Patient/resident neglect
C. Theft of a patient/resident or hospital property
D. All of the above
25. The Nurse Assistant should not:
A. Make a self-introduction to the patient/resident
B. Ask about the patient’s/resident’s bank account
C. Ask how the patient/resident would like to be addressed
D. Knock each time before entering the patient’s/resident’s room