CNA The Nurse Aide's Role and Responsibilities

Question 1

Which of the following tasks falls within the CNA's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Measuring and recording vital signs

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Changing sterile wound dressings independently

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Administering intravenous medications

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Diagnosing a resident's skin condition

Question 2

A CNA observes that a resident has a new bruise on their arm that was not there yesterday. What is the most important action?

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the nurse immediately

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Document it in the chart and wait to see if it gets worse

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Tell the resident's family without informing the nurse

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Ignore it unless the resident reports pain

Question 3

The nurse asks the CNA to perform a task the CNA has never been trained to do. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Tell the nurse they have not been trained for that task and cannot perform it safely

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Attempt the task since the nurse requested it

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Refuse to work for the rest of the shift

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Ask another CNA to do it without telling the nurse

Question 4

Which legal principle requires a CNA to keep all information about a resident confidential?

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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OSHA regulations

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

Question 5

When a CNA makes an error in care, such as giving a resident the wrong food tray, what is the required action?

Accepted Answer

Correct the error if possible, report it to the nurse immediately, and document it accurately

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Say nothing and hope the resident was not harmed

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Wait to see if the resident has a reaction before reporting

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Ask a coworker to handle the situation

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the CNA's role as part of the healthcare team?

Accepted Answer

CNAs provide direct care, observe and report changes, and support the nurse's plan of care

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CNAs work independently and do not report to other healthcare professionals

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CNAs develop and write nursing care plans for residents

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CNAs supervise licensed nurses in direct care situations