CNA Basic Nursing Skills 16 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a KEY component of a patient's discharge plan that the CNA might help facilitate?

Accepted Answer

Providing information about patient's ability to perform ADLs and care needs observed during the stay

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Prescribing follow-up medications for the patient to take home

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Calling insurance companies to arrange coverage for home services

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Deciding which home care agency the patient will use after discharge

Question 2

A patient is being discharged home. The CNA notes that the patient cannot safely transfer from the bed to the wheelchair without maximum assistance. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and report it to the charge nurse and discharge planning team before discharge

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Reassure the patient they will figure it out at home

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Teach the patient's family member to perform the transfer immediately before discharge

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Tell the patient to rest more at home so strength will return

Question 3

The CNA notices a new admission patient is anxious about leaving the nursing home to go home. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Listen to the patient's concerns and notify the nurse so social work can address discharge anxiety

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Tell the patient they should be happy to go home and stop worrying

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Ask the patient why they don't want to leave

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Assure the patient that everything at home will be fine without knowing the actual situation

Question 4

When a patient is ready for discharge, what is the CNA's role in the discharge process?

Accepted Answer

Assist with packing personal belongings, ensure the patient has all personal items, and assist with transport to the exit as assigned

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Write the patient's discharge instructions

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Decide the discharge time based on bed availability

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Administer the patient's take-home medications before they leave

Question 5

A patient's family asks the CNA what medications the patient will be taking after discharge. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the family to the nurse, who is responsible for medication education and discharge instructions

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Tell the family the medication names they have observed the patient take

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Write down the medications from the patient's chart for the family

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Tell the family all medications will be explained in the discharge paperwork without further elaboration

Question 6

Which item should the CNA ALWAYS check the patient has with them at the time of discharge?

Accepted Answer

Glasses, hearing aids, dentures, and other personal medical devices

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A printed copy of their nursing notes from the stay

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A list of all diagnoses from the entire stay

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Their insurance cards and billing statements