CNA Working as Part of a Healthcare Team 2

Question 1

A new CNA joins the team.
An experienced CNA notices the new hire uses a slightly different, but still safe, technique for transferring a resident.
What is the best initial action for the experienced CNA to take to promote teamwork?

Accepted Answer

Privately and respectfully ask the new CNA about their technique, mentioning, 'I see you do that a bit differently, I'm just curious about your method.'

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Immediately correct the new CNA's technique in front of the resident.

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Report the different technique to the charge nurse as a potential problem.

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Ignore the difference as long as the resident is not in immediate danger.

Question 2

A physical therapist (PT) has implemented a new, specific turning and repositioning schedule for a resident at high risk for pressure injuries. The PT briefly explained it, but the CNA finds it conflicts with the resident's preferred napping times. What is the CNA's most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Request a meeting with the PT and the charge nurse to discuss integrating the new schedule with the resident's established routine.

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Follow the PT's schedule exactly as written to ensure clinical protocols are met.

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Ask the resident to change their napping schedule to accommodate the new turning regimen.

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Adjust the turning schedule independently to align with the resident's naps and document the changes.

Question 3

During a resident's care plan meeting, the social worker discusses discharge planning. Which of the following observations from a CNA would be most valuable for the team to consider?

Accepted Answer

The resident consistently struggles to open their milk carton and juice container during meals.

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The resident's family members seem stressed during visits.

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The resident prefers to watch television in the afternoon.

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The resident's roommate snores loudly at night.

Question 4

A CNA is part of a hospice care team for a non-verbal resident. The CNA notices the resident consistently grimaces and becomes restless when their left leg is moved during personal care. How should the CNA best contribute this information to the team?

Accepted Answer

Verbally report the specific non-verbal cues (grimacing, restlessness) associated with the specific action (moving the left leg) to the hospice nurse immediately.

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Document 'resident was uncooperative' in the daily chart.

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Wait for the next team meeting to bring up the observation.

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Ask the resident's family if this is normal behavior for them.

Question 5

A charge nurse gives a CNA a directive that the CNA believes is unsafe for the resident based on their current condition. Which of the following demonstrates the most professional and appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Privately and respectfully voice the specific safety concern to the charge nurse, explaining the observation that led to the concern.

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Refuse the task and state that it is unsafe in front of the resident.

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Carry out the directive but complain about it to other CNAs later.

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Ask another CNA to perform the task instead.

Question 6

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is working with a resident on swallowing strategies. To best support the SLP's plan of care, what should a CNA focus on during meal times?

Accepted Answer

Observing for and reporting specific issues, such as coughing after swallowing, pocketing food, or a gurgly voice.

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Encouraging the resident to eat as quickly as possible.

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Cutting the resident's food into large, easy-to-handle pieces.

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Engaging the resident in a lively conversation throughout the entire meal.