Eligibility and Qualifications Flashcards
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A CNA wants to transfer their certification from one state to another. This process is known as:
Answer: Reciprocity or endorsement
Reciprocity (or endorsement) allows a CNA certified in one state to transfer their active certification to another state, usually without retesting.
Which of the following is NOT typically part of the CNA certification competency evaluation?
Answer: Psychological aptitude assessment
The CNA competency evaluation includes a written/oral test and clinical skills demonstration; psychological assessments are not a standard requirement.
A nursing facility wants to hire a new CNA. Before allowing them to provide care, the facility must verify that the candidate:
Answer: Is listed in good standing on the state Nurse Aide Registry
Federal law requires facilities to check the Nurse Aide Registry and confirm the candidate has no disqualifying findings before they are permitted to provide resident care.
If a CNA is accused of resident neglect, what action is the state registry required to take?
Answer: Investigate and, if substantiated, add a permanent notation to the registry record
State registries must conduct an investigation and, if the finding is substantiated, permanently annotate the CNA's registry record, which is visible to potential employers.
Which statement about CNA training offered by nursing facilities is accurate?
Answer: Facilities may only train CNAs if they have no deficiency citations related to resident care in the past two years
Under OBRA, a nursing facility is prohibited from operating a CNA training program if it has been cited for certain serious deficiencies within the previous two years.
A CNA applicant cannot read English well. Which accommodation is typically available during the competency exam?
Answer: An oral version of the written test may be available
Many states offer an oral exam option as an accommodation for candidates who have difficulty with the written format due to literacy or language barriers.
What is the primary purpose of requiring a background check for CNA candidates?
Answer: To protect vulnerable patient populations from individuals with a history of abuse or misconduct
Background checks are required to safeguard residents—who are often elderly or disabled—by screening out individuals with histories of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.