Training Flashcards
7 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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A CNA in training is practicing perineal care on a female mannequin. In what direction should cleansing strokes be made?
Answer: Front to back
Cleansing from front to back prevents introducing microorganisms from the anal area into the urethra, reducing infection risk.
During CNA training, students learn about the OBRA requirement to notify a resident's family. Which event requires immediate notification?
Answer: A significant change in the resident's condition
Federal regulations require facilities to immediately inform the resident's family or designated representative of a significant change in condition.
A training scenario presents a resident who refuses a bed bath. How should the CNA trainee respond?
Answer: Report the refusal and respect the resident's right to refuse
Residents have the legal right to refuse any care; the CNA must respect this, document the refusal, and notify the supervising nurse.
In CNA training, students learn the correct sequence for donning and doffing PPE. What is the correct order for REMOVING PPE?
Answer: Gloves, gown, eye protection, mask
The CDC recommended doffing order is gloves first, then gown, then eye protection, then mask to prevent self-contamination.
A CNA student is learning about restorative care. What is the PRIMARY goal of restorative nursing in a long-term care setting?
Answer: To help residents maintain or regain the highest possible level of function
Restorative care focuses on helping residents maintain or improve their independence in activities of daily living.
During fire safety training, a CNA learns the RACE acronym. What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?
Answer: Contain the fire by closing doors
In the RACE protocol, C stands for Contain — close all doors and windows to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
A CNA trainee is shown a resident with a reddened area over a bony prominence that blanches with finger pressure. What stage of pressure injury is this?
Answer: Stage 1
A Stage 1 pressure injury presents as intact skin with non-blanchable or blanchable redness over a bony prominence, indicating early tissue damage.