CNA Training 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A CNA training program includes a unit on elder abuse. Which of the following is an example of FINANCIAL abuse of a resident?
- Leaving a resident in a wet brief for two hours
- A CNA borrowing money from a resident with no intent to repay (Correct answer)
- Raising one's voice at a resident during care
- Restraining a resident without a physician's order
Correct answer: A CNA borrowing money from a resident with no intent to repay
Borrowing, stealing, or misusing a resident's funds or property constitutes financial/material exploitation, a form of elder abuse.
Question 2: During training on documentation, a CNA student makes an error on a paper medical record. What is the correct way to correct the mistake?
- Use correction fluid (white-out) to cover the error
- Draw a single line through the error, write 'error,' initial it, and add the correct information (Correct answer)
- Erase the error completely
- Tear out the page and rewrite it
Correct answer: Draw a single line through the error, write 'error,' initial it, and add the correct information
The correct method is a single line through the error so it remains legible, followed by 'error,' initials, and the correct entry.
Question 3: A CNA student is learning about transmission-based precautions. A resident is placed on droplet precautions. Which PPE is primarily required when entering the room?
- Gown and shoe covers
- Surgical mask worn within 3 feet of the patient (Correct answer)
- N95 respirator and full-body suit
- Gloves only
Correct answer: Surgical mask worn within 3 feet of the patient
Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when coming within close contact (3 feet) of the patient, as pathogens travel in large droplets.
Question 4: In CNA training, students learn about the Minimum Data Set (MDS). What is the MDS used for in a long-term care facility?
- Tracking staff payroll and scheduling
- Assessing and documenting residents' functional status and care needs (Correct answer)
- Ordering medications from the pharmacy
- Scheduling resident therapy appointments
Correct answer: Assessing and documenting residents' functional status and care needs
The MDS is a standardized assessment tool required by CMS to evaluate each resident's health, physical, and functional status to guide care planning.
Question 5: During body mechanics training, a CNA is taught to lift a heavy object from the floor. Which technique is correct?
- Bend at the waist with legs straight
- Keep the back straight, bend knees, and lift with leg muscles (Correct answer)
- Twist the torso to redirect the load
- Hold the object away from the body while lifting
Correct answer: Keep the back straight, bend knees, and lift with leg muscles
Proper lifting requires a straight back, bent knees, and using the stronger leg muscles to lift, minimizing strain on the spine.
Question 6: A CNA trainee learns about a resident's advance directive. A resident with a DNR order stops breathing. What should the CNA do?
- Begin CPR immediately and call for help
- Call for the nurse, do not initiate CPR, and follow facility DNR protocol (Correct answer)
- Administer oxygen and wait
- Attempt CPR until a nurse arrives to take over
Correct answer: Call for the nurse, do not initiate CPR, and follow facility DNR protocol
A valid DNR order means CPR must not be initiated; the CNA should call for the nurse and follow the facility's established DNR protocol.
Question 7: Which training scenario best illustrates the CNA role in promoting a resident's psychosocial well-being?
- Completing a bath as quickly as possible to stay on schedule
- Taking a few extra minutes to listen to a resident share a story about their past (Correct answer)
- Turning on the TV in the resident's room without asking their preference
- Performing care silently to avoid disturbing the resident
Correct answer: Taking a few extra minutes to listen to a resident share a story about their past
Actively listening and engaging with residents validates their feelings, combats loneliness, and supports emotional well-being.
CNA Training 5
A CNA training program includes a unit on elder abuse.
Which of the following is an example of FINANCIAL abuse of a resident?