CNA Training 3

Question 1

During CNA clinical training, a student witnesses a nurse make a medication error. What should the student do?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the supervising instructor immediately

Answer

Students must report observed errors or unsafe practices to their supervising instructor right away to ensure patient safety.

Question 2

Which of the following is a core competency area covered in federally mandated CNA training programs?

Accepted Answer

Infection control and prevention

Answer

Federal regulations require CNA training to include infection control as one of the core competency areas.

Question 3

A CNA trainee is learning proper hand hygiene. When must hands be washed with soap and water rather than hand sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a patient with C. difficile

Answer

Soap and water are required when hands are visibly soiled or after contact with C. difficile spores, which are not killed by alcohol-based sanitizers.

Question 4

What is the minimum number of clinical training hours required by federal law for a CNA program?

Accepted Answer

75 hours (with at least 16 clinical)

Answer

OBRA 1987 mandates at least 75 total training hours, of which at least 16 must be supervised clinical hours.

Question 5

During skills training, the instructor asks a student to demonstrate range-of-motion exercises. What must the student do first?

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure to the resident and obtain consent

Answer

Explaining the procedure and obtaining consent before any care respects resident rights and is standard practice.

CNA Practice Test

CNA Practice Test

CNA Training 3