Trivia Flashcards
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What does the acronym 'CNA' stand for in the healthcare field?
Answer: Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant, the credential held after passing the state competency exam.
Which federal law established minimum standards for nursing assistant training and testing?
Answer: OBRA 1987
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 mandated minimum training hours and competency testing for nursing assistants.
How many hours of training does federal law require as a minimum for nursing assistant programs?
Answer: 75 hours
Federal law under OBRA 1987 requires a minimum of 75 hours of training for nursing assistants.
What is the primary purpose of a nursing assistant's scope of practice?
Answer: To define the tasks an NA is legally permitted to perform
Scope of practice outlines the specific tasks and responsibilities a nursing assistant is legally authorized to carry out.
Which of the following is considered a 'vital sign' that nursing assistants routinely measure?
Answer: Body temperature
Body temperature is one of the four primary vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) measured by nursing assistants.
What does the 'NA registry' serve as in most U.S. states?
Answer: A list of certified nursing assistants who are eligible to work
The NA registry is a state-maintained list of individuals who have met training and testing requirements and are eligible for employment as nursing assistants.
A nursing assistant who is listed on the nurse aide registry with a finding of abuse may:
Answer: Not work in any Medicare or Medicaid certified facility
Federal law bars individuals with substantiated abuse findings on the registry from working in Medicare or Medicaid certified facilities.