CNA Quality Assurance & Improvement 3

Question 1

The PDSA cycle stands for:

Accepted Answer

Plan, Do, Study, Act

Answer

PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) is a widely used quality improvement framework for testing and implementing changes.

Question 2

Which federal agency oversees quality standards and inspections in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Answer

CMS sets the Conditions of Participation and oversees state survey agencies that conduct nursing facility inspections.

Question 3

During a care conference, staff review a resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS). The MDS is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Assess clinical needs and trigger quality indicators for care planning

Answer

The MDS is a standardized clinical assessment tool that drives care planning and generates quality indicator data for CMS reporting.

Question 4

A nursing facility's quality committee wants to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Which action is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Conduct routine catheter necessity reviews and promote removal when possible

Answer

Regular review and early removal of unnecessary catheters is the evidence-based strategy most effective for reducing CAUTIs.

Question 5

A CNA observes a coworker skipping hand hygiene before resident care. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remind the coworker about hand hygiene and report if it continues

Answer

Peer accountability is part of quality culture; a direct, respectful reminder supports infection control and resident safety.

CNA Practice Test