Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
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A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about something they disclosed. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Explain that some information must be reported to ensure safety
CNAs must explain they cannot promise secrecy if the information involves safety or mandatory reporting obligations.
Which action falls OUTSIDE the CNA's scope of practice?
Answer: Administering oral medications to a resident
Administering medications is outside the CNA's scope of practice and is reserved for licensed nurses.
When a CNA disagrees with a nurse's care decision, what is the best course of action?
Answer: Discuss the concern professionally with the nurse
Professional communication with the supervising nurse is the appropriate way to address concerns about care decisions.
A CNA notices a colleague verbally mistreating a resident. What should the CNA do first?
Answer: Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately
Suspected resident abuse or mistreatment must be reported immediately to a supervisor per mandatory reporting requirements.
A resident's family member asks the CNA for a copy of the resident's medical records. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Explain that medical records requests must go through the appropriate facility process
Medical records requests must follow facility HIPAA-compliant procedures and are not handled directly by CNAs.
Which of the following best describes the CNA's role in a resident's care plan?
Answer: Following and providing feedback on care plan goals through observation
CNAs implement care plan directives and report observations that may indicate needed changes, but do not write or alter the plan.
A CNA is caring for a resident who suddenly becomes unresponsive. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?
Answer: Call for help and notify the nurse right away
The CNA must immediately call for help and notify the nurse so emergency response can begin promptly.