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

Answer

CNAs contribute essential observations about a patient's ADL capabilities and functional level to the discharge planning team, which determines the level of home or facility care needed.

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

Answer

Reporting a functional safety concern before discharge allows the team to arrange appropriate resources (home health aide, equipment) or reassess the discharge plan to prevent a home fall.

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

Answer

Discharge anxiety is common — the CNA's role is to validate the patient's feelings and involve the appropriate team member (nurse, social worker) to address specific fears and arrange support.

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

Answer

The CNA assists with the practical aspects of discharge — packing belongings, checking that the patient has all personal items, and physically assisting with transport — under nursing direction.

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

Answer

Medication information and discharge teaching are exclusively the nurse's responsibility — the CNA directs families to the nurse to ensure accurate, safe, and legally appropriate information is given.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 16 2