Question 1

What is the purpose of a Nurse Aide registry?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lists all those who have taken the exam. 
B)  It lists the names of those that are employed. 
C)  It lists those who have successfully completed the state exam. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  It lists all those who have taken the exam. 
B)  It lists the names of those that are employed. 
C)  It lists those who have successfully completed the state exam. 
D)  none of the above C

Question 2

A competency evaluation is

Accepted Answer

A)  a test for nursing assistant candidates. 
B)  required by OBRA. 
C)  shows that you can perform specific care-related tasks at the minimum level. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a test for nursing assistant candidates. 
B)  required by OBRA. 
C)  shows that you can perform specific care-related tasks at the minimum level. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

When preparing a resume

Accepted Answer

A)  it is best to have it typed. 
B)  it should not include the names of references. 
C)  it should be on white paper. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  it is best to have it typed. 
B)  it should not include the names of references. 
C)  it should be on white paper. 
D)  none of the above A

Question 4

Career planning can help you achieve goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Where might you find information about a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  want ads 
B)  personal contacts 
C)  friends 
D)  all of the above 
A)  want ads 
B)  personal contacts 
C)  friends 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Which federal law requires nursing assistants to be certified by their state?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  JCAHO 
C)  OBRA 
D)  all of the above 
A)  OSHA 
B)  JCAHO 
C)  OBRA 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

A Nurse Aide Registry flags the names of aides who have been convicted of theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When going for an interview

Accepted Answer

A)  wear casual clothes. 
B)  come a little late so as not to appear too eager. 
C)  the first impression is very important. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  wear casual clothes. 
B)  come a little late so as not to appear too eager. 
C)  the first impression is very important. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

You have a chance to ask questions about how to do a procedure during the state certification exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

NOT all health care workers are expected to continue to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Orientation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a period of time in which your employer helps you understand your work environment. 
B)  a time to just watch. 
C)  a time when you will not have to work. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a period of time in which your employer helps you understand your work environment. 
B)  a time to just watch. 
C)  a time when you will not have to work. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Examples of continuing education topics are:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  cultural diversity 
C)  computer training 
D)  all of the above 
A)  communication 
B)  cultural diversity 
C)  computer training 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

After orientation, you will be evaluated on your skills and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the objectives of the resume is to allow potential employers to notice your career goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When looking for a job, helpful personal contacts may include family, friends, and instructors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Employment agencies staff both temporary and permanent positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When looking for a position, look only at want ads and local hospitals and nursing homes for reliable sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You make take a state certification test

Accepted Answer

A)  by appointment. 
B)  on a rotating basis. 
C)  any time. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  by appointment. 
B)  on a rotating basis. 
C)  any time. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

When seeking a promotion, seek out feedback on your job performance and be willing to learn new things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most interviewers offer a job at the end of the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 34: Beginning Your Career As a Nursing Assistant

What is the purpose of a Nurse Aide registry?

A competency evaluation is

When preparing a resume

Career planning can help you achieve goals.

Where might you find information about a job?

Which federal law requires nursing assistants to be certified by their state?

A Nurse Aide Registry flags the names of aides who have been convicted of theft.

When going for an interview

You have a chance to ask questions about how to do a procedure during the state certification exam.

NOT all health care workers are expected to continue to learn.

Orientation refers to

Examples of continuing education topics are:

After orientation, you will be evaluated on your skills and abilities.

One of the objectives of the resume is to allow potential employers to notice your career goals.

When looking for a job, helpful personal contacts may include family, friends, and instructors.

Employment agencies staff both temporary and permanent positions.

When looking for a position, look only at want ads and local hospitals and nursing homes for reliable sources.

You make take a state certification test

When seeking a promotion, seek out feedback on your job performance and be willing to learn new things.

Most interviewers offer a job at the end of the interview.

The Health Care System

The Role of the Nursing Assistant, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Patients, Residents, and Clients

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Patients

Personal Care of the Patient

The Patients Room

Bedmaking

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging a Patient

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

The Circulatory System and Related Care

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Nutrition for the Patient

The Urinary System and Related Care

Specimen Collection

The Endocrine System and Related Care of Diabetics

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Emergency Care

Warm and Cold Applications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Special Procedures

Patients With Special Needs

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

The Older Adult Patient and Long Term Care

Rehabilitation and Return to Self-Care

The Terminally Ill Patient and Postmortem Care

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