Mixed Deck — All General Topics Flashcards
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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the federal minimum wage as established by the act's framework?
Answer: $7.25 per hour
The federal minimum wage under the FLSA is $7.25 per hour, though individual states may set higher minimum wages.
Which African country was never colonized by a European power?
Answer: Ethiopia
Ethiopia successfully resisted Italian colonization, defeating Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, making it one of the only African nations to maintain independence throughout the colonial era.
During a shift change report, what is the most important information to communicate to the incoming staff?
Answer: Any changes in the resident's condition that occurred during the shift
Changes in condition are critical to communicate during handoff so incoming staff can prioritize monitoring and care accordingly.
When taking an adult resident's radial pulse, which of the following findings should the CNA report to the nurse immediately?
Answer: A rate of 110 beats per minute that is weak and thready.
A normal resting heart rate for an adult is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute. A rate of 110 bpm is considered tachycardia (a fast heart rate). When combined with a weak and thready quality, it can indicate a serious underlying issue, such as dehydration or shock, and must be reported to the nurse immediately for further assessment.
A CNA discovers a large wet area on the floor near a patient's bed. What is the priority action?
Answer: Clean and dry the area immediately or place a wet floor warning sign
A wet floor is an immediate fall hazard that must be corrected or marked before someone is injured — safety action precedes documentation.
Malnutrition in a long-term care resident can lead to:
Answer: Pressure ulcers, weakened immunity, and muscle loss
Malnutrition impairs wound healing, weakens the immune system, and causes muscle wasting, increasing overall health risks.
Which position is safest for feeding a resident at risk for aspiration?
Answer: Sitting upright at 90 degrees or as close as possible
An upright seated position uses gravity to help direct food toward the esophagus and reduces aspiration risk.
When taking a radial pulse, the CNA places their fingers on the:
Answer: Thumb side of the inner wrist
The radial pulse is felt on the thumb side of the inner wrist where the radial artery is close to the surface.
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the central idea of a paragraph and sets up what the rest of the paragraph will discuss.
When documenting care in a resident's chart, which of the following statements is an example of objective information?
Answer: Skin tear noted on left forearm, 3 cm in length.
Objective data is factual, measurable, and observable through the senses. A skin tear with a specific measurement is an objective finding. The other options are subjective: a resident's reported feeling (symptom), an interpretation of a resident's mood, and a second-hand report of an opinion.
Signs of poor circulation are
Answer: paleness, cold skin, edema
Poor circulation indicates that blood flow to tissues is restricted, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients. Paleness and cold skin are direct signs of reduced blood supply, while edema (swelling) can occur due to fluid retention when circulation is impaired. Recognizing these signs is crucial for a CNA to report to the nurse, as they can indicate serious underlying health issues.
A resident's call light is on. The appropriate response time is:
Answer: As soon as possible — answer promptly
Call lights should be answered as promptly as possible because a delay could indicate a medical emergency or safety risk.
What does 'social engineering' mean in cybersecurity?
Answer: Manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions
Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access.
Which action is the BEST way to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Answer: Consistent and proper hand hygiene
Proper hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
A circle has a radius of 7 cm. What is its circumference? (Use π ≈ 22/7)
Answer: 44 cm
Circumference = 2πr = 2 × (22/7) × 7 = 44 cm.
What is the name of the body of water between the mainland of Southeast Asia and the Malay Peninsula?
Answer: Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, one of the world's most important shipping lanes.
The Marshall Plan, launched in 1948, was a U.S. program to provide economic aid to which region?
Answer: Western Europe
The Marshall Plan provided over $13 billion in economic aid to help rebuild Western European economies devastated by World War II and resist the spread of communism.
What is 'data anonymization'?
Answer: Removing or altering information so individuals can no longer be identified
Data anonymization is the process of transforming personal data so that the individual cannot be identified, either directly or indirectly.
What is a 'near miss' in workplace safety terminology?
Answer: An incident that could have caused injury but did not
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so, and should always be reported.
What does 'HTTP' stand for?
Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web.