CNA Time Management and Prioritization 2

Question 1

A CNA is providing morning care to five patients. Which patient should be attended to first?

Accepted Answer

The patient who is confused and trying to get out of bed unsupported

Answer

Immediate safety risks — such as a confused patient attempting to get up without assistance — take priority over routine scheduling considerations.

Question 2

A CNA has more tasks than time in a shift. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize by urgency and safety, communicate with the charge nurse, and document incomplete tasks

Answer

Communicating with the charge nurse about task overload ensures patient safety and enables proper reassignment or prioritization.

Question 3

Which task should generally be performed first during morning care for a patient who is continent and mobile?

Accepted Answer

Assisting to the bathroom or providing the bedpan

Answer

Toileting is typically the first priority in morning care because patients have been in bed for hours and comfort and dignity require addressing elimination needs first.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a written assignment sheet or task list at the start of a CNA's shift?

Accepted Answer

It helps the CNA organize and prioritize patient care tasks efficiently throughout the shift

Answer

An assignment sheet provides an organized overview of patients and tasks, enabling efficient prioritization and reducing the chance of missed care.

Question 5

A CNA is midway through a bed bath when a patient in the next room activates the call light and reports chest pain. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Cover the bathing patient to maintain warmth and dignity, then immediately respond to the chest pain call

Answer

Chest pain is a potential emergency requiring immediate response. The CNA must safely pause the current task and respond, informing the nurse simultaneously.

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CNA Time Management and Prioritization 2