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

Answer

Measuring and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) is within the CNA's scope of practice. Tasks such as sterile dressing changes, IV medications, and diagnoses require higher licensure.

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

Answer

Unexplained bruising can be a sign of abuse, injury, or a medical condition. The CNA must report this to the nurse immediately. Observation and reporting are central responsibilities of the nurse aide role.

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

Answer

CNAs must only perform tasks they have been trained and are competent to perform. The correct action is to honestly inform the nurse and request training before performing the task.

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)

Answer

HIPAA protects the privacy of residents' health information. CNAs must not share resident information with anyone who does not have a need to know for care purposes.

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

Answer

CNAs must report all errors to the nurse immediately, correct the situation if possible, and ensure accurate documentation. Transparency about errors is essential for resident safety and is an ethical and legal obligation.

CNA Practice Test

CNA Practice Test

CNA The Nurse Aide's Role and Responsibilities