CNA Legal and Ethical Behavior Practice Test – Part 1

1. A standard of care tells you A) about the scope of CNA Practice B) state laws that affect CNAs C) what you must minimally do D) all the steps of a procedure

2. A resident has no physician order for restraints; he is indicating he wants to leave the facility. The nurse says she will restrain the resident if necessary to keep him from leaving the facility. This would be considered:

3. Your nursing home’s Ethics Committee meets on a monthly basis. You attend one of these meetings and you hear committee members discussing beneficence. At the beginning of the meeting, they are discussing which of the following?

4. Mrs. Steven’s husband has just left after a visit. She is confused and non-verbal. While providing care, you notice a new bruise on her upper right arm. You should:

5. What is the purpose of writing an incident report?

6. CNAs are personally responsible in terms of:

7. A CNA sees a former patient across the store. The CNA cared for this former patient for 6 months and got to know her well. Based on that scenario, which of the following is accurate with regards to HIPAA?

8. Where can you find scopes of practice for nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants?

9. You are a CNA in a skilled facility caring for a resident Al when you go to the grocery store Ella’s granddaughter stops you and asks you how her grandmother is doing. What is your best response?

10. Mr. Miller keeps calling out loudly and banging on his wheelchair tray; another nursing assistant pushes him into his room, locks the wheelchair brakes, and closes the door. You come to his aid knowing this action is considered a:

11. Mr. Golden is not able to ambulate independently; he keeps trying to get out of his wheelchair and the staff must repeatedly respond to his wheelchair alarm. What action would be appropriate?

12. Two female nursing assistants are caring for a male resident while performing care; they discuss dates with their boyfriends, including intimate details. This inappropriate action could be:

13. Define prejudice.

14. Which federal agency is responsible for infection control in hospitals and skilled facilities?

15. Mrs. Sanchez is a slow eater who usually has a poor intake. The nursing assistant is running behind and decides not to feed her since she takes a long time to feed but eats very little. The dietary department reports the tray is returned untouched. What charge could this nursing assistant be found guilty of?

16. Patients have a right to:

17. Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?

18. As a CNA in a rehabilitation facility, which of the following may negatively affect the progress of the person’s rehabilitation and need to be reported?

19. You are a CNA who works at two different skilled facilities. It is your opinion that Shady Oaks is cleaner and better staffed than China Hill. You have a resident at China Hill whose family is always complaining about her care. The family complains to you. What can you do?

20. Which of the following is an example of physical neglect?

21. Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?

22. Negligence occurs when a CNA does which of the following?

23. You are caring for a group of patients in the nursing home. The highest priority greatest need for this group of patients is the need for which of the following?

24. A family member requests information about a resident assigned to you. Which answer contains appropriate information?

25. The CNA can legally: