CNA Career Opportunities and Benefits

Question 1

Which of the following is one of the largest employers of CNAs?

Accepted Answer

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities

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Pharmaceutical companies

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Insurance companies

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Medical equipment manufacturers

Question 2

Which of the following is a key benefit of CNA employment that makes it attractive for individuals entering the healthcare field?

Accepted Answer

CNA training is relatively short and affordable, allowing quick entry into healthcare

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CNAs are typically paid the same wage as registered nurses

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CNA positions require a bachelor's degree before training

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CNAs do not need to renew their certification once obtained

Question 3

A CNA who works in a home health setting primarily provides care in which environment?

Accepted Answer

The patient's own home

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A hospital ward shared with multiple other patients

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A rehabilitation facility gym

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A nursing home common area

Question 4

Which federal legislation established minimum training and competency evaluation requirements for nursing assistants working in certified nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996

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The Social Security Act of 1965

Question 5

A newly certified CNA is negotiating their first job offer. Which of the following employer benefits is most directly valuable to a new healthcare worker's long-term career development?

Accepted Answer

Tuition reimbursement for nursing education

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Free parking at the facility

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Discounts at the facility cafeteria

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Flexible dress code on non-patient care days

Question 6

In which of the following work settings would a CNA most likely work with patients for a long period of time (months to years) rather than short-term acute episodes?

Accepted Answer

Long-term care facility

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Emergency department

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Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)

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Outpatient clinic