Deck 34: Beginning Your Career As a Nursing Assistant

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A competency evaluation is

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

You make take a state certification test

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Nurse Aide registry?

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

Question 5

Where might you find information about a job?

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

Question 6

When preparing a resume

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

Question 7

The job offer

A) should be made in person.
B) will come at the end of the interview.
C) should be accepted in writing.
D) none of the above

Question 8

When going for an interview

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

Orientation refers to

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 10

Examples of continuing education topics are:

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

Question 11

The Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation exam contains three parts (skills demonstration, oral exam, and test).

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Employment agencies staff both temporary and permanent positions.

Question 16

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

Question 17

A resume should be at least three pages long.

Question 18

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

Question 19

When looking for a job when you have little previous experience, it is best to be flexible with working hours.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Career planning can help you achieve goals.

Question 24

There are only a few career opportunities for nursing assistants.

Question 25

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