CNA The Nurse Aide's Role and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

The nursing assistant is best described as a member of the:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare team that provides direct patient care under nursing supervision

Answer

The nursing assistant is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team whose primary function is to provide direct personal care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The nurse aide acts as the "eyes and ears" for nursing staff through ongoing observation and reporting.

Question 2

When a charge nurse provides a task assignment to a CNA, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Accept the assignment, complete tasks safely, and report any concerns or inability to complete tasks

Answer

CNAs should accept nursing assignments professionally and perform tasks safely and competently. If a task cannot be performed safely or the workload is unmanageable, the CNA has the professional responsibility to communicate this to the charge nurse rather than leave care undone.

Question 3

Maintaining resident confidentiality requires a CNA to:

Accepted Answer

Discuss resident conditions only with members of the care team who have a need to know

Answer

Confidentiality requires that health information be shared only with members of the care team who require it to deliver appropriate care. Sharing with visitors, non-treating staff, or in public areas violates HIPAA and the resident's right to privacy.

Question 4

Which statement BEST describes the CNA's role as a patient advocate?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring residents' needs, preferences, and rights are communicated and respected within the care team

Answer

Advocacy means ensuring that the resident's voice, needs, rights, and preferences are heard and respected within the healthcare system. CNAs are often best positioned to advocate for residents due to the closeness of their daily interactions and the trust residents place in them.

Question 5

A nurse aide who feels they have been asked to perform a task that violates a resident's rights should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse the task and report the concern to the charge nurse or supervisor

Answer

CNAs have both the right and the obligation to refuse tasks that would violate resident rights or cause harm and to report such requests through the chain of command. This is a key aspect of the CNA's advocacy role and is legally protected in most states.

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CNA The Nurse Aide's Role and Responsibilities 3