Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
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A resident asks you to keep a secret about something they told you that concerns their health. What is the CNA's best response?
Answer: Explain that information affecting health or safety must be shared with the care team
CNAs must report information that affects resident health or safety to the nurse, and should be honest with residents about this obligation.
Which of the following tasks is within the CNA's scope of practice?
Answer: Measuring and recording a resident's fluid intake and output
Measuring and recording intake and output is a basic CNA task, while catheter insertion, medication adjustments, and lab interpretation require a licensed nurse.
A CNA notices a co-worker taking a resident's personal belongings. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report the observation to the charge nurse or supervisor immediately
Theft of resident property is abuse and must be reported to the supervisor immediately per facility policy and state law.
When a nurse delegates a task to a CNA, what does the nurse retain?
Answer: Responsibility and accountability for the overall outcome
Delegation transfers performance of the task but the delegating nurse retains accountability and overall responsibility for the outcome.
A resident's family member asks a CNA to share the resident's medical diagnosis. How should the CNA respond?
Answer: Direct the family member to speak with the nurse or physician
Medical diagnoses and clinical information should be communicated by licensed staff; the CNA should refer family members to the nurse.
Which action best demonstrates a CNA acting as a resident advocate?
Answer: Reporting a resident's complaint about pain to the nurse promptly
Promptly reporting a resident's pain complaint ensures their needs are addressed, which is a key aspect of advocacy.
A CNA is unsure how to perform a new procedure assigned by the nurse. What is the correct action?
Answer: Tell the nurse they are unsure and request instruction or supervision
CNAs must communicate limitations and request guidance to ensure safe, competent care.