Practice set
Questions and answers
Choose an answer first, then compare your reasoning with the explanation.
Which task is outside the usual CNA role unless specially allowed by state law and facility policy?
- Taking a pulse
- Helping with bathing
- Giving an injection
- Reporting intake
Correct answer: C. Giving an injection
Nurse aides perform assigned nursing-related tasks; medication administration and injections generally require licensed or specially authorized personnel.
Remember: If it requires nursing judgment or medication administration, stop and ask.
Source: 42 CFR 483.35 nursing services
A nurse aide suspects neglect but is not completely sure. What should the aide do?
- Report the concern according to policy
- Wait until there is proof beyond doubt
- Post about it online
- Ask the resident to keep it secret
Correct answer: A. Report the concern according to policy
Suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and misappropriation must be reported through required procedures.
Remember: Suspicion is enough to report through the chain of command.
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
A nurse aide forgot to turn a resident at 10:00. What is the ethical documentation action?
- Chart that it was done
- Leave all records blank forever
- Tell the nurse and document honestly according to policy
- Ask another aide to sign it
Correct answer: C. Tell the nurse and document honestly according to policy
Documentation must be truthful and care omissions should be reported so resident safety can be addressed.
Remember: Never chart care that was not provided.
Source: 42 CFR 483.35 nursing services
In North Carolina, what happens if a candidate fails the knowledge or skills portion three times within two years of completing training?
- They keep testing without retraining
- They must complete a new state-approved training program before retesting
- They are automatically listed
- They only retake the oral reading section
Correct answer: B. They must complete a new state-approved training program before retesting
NC score reporting states that after three failed attempts within two years of program completion, the candidate must complete state-approved training again before retesting.
Remember: NC uses a three-attempt and two-year eligibility boundary.
Which work pattern can renew a North Carolina Nurse Aide I listing?
- At least 8 hours of paid nurse aide work supervised by an RN during the 24-month listing period
- Any unpaid volunteer shift
- One hour of unsupervised private work
- Posting a resume online
Correct answer: A. At least 8 hours of paid nurse aide work supervised by an RN during the 24-month listing period
N.C. DHSR says renewal requires at least 8 hours of paid nurse aide work during the 24-month listing period, with duties supervised by a registered nurse.
Remember: For NC renewal: paid, nurse aide duties, RN-supervised, at least 8 hours.
Source: N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry
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