Time Management and Prioritization Flashcards
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A CNA is making rounds and discovers two residents need assistance at the same time: one is requesting help to the bathroom and the other has just fallen. Which situation should be addressed FIRST?
Answer: Attend to the fallen resident first and call for additional help
A fallen resident may have injuries that require immediate assessment, making this the higher-priority safety emergency.
What does the acronym ABC stand for when CNAs use it to prioritize patient care emergencies?
Answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation are the foundational priorities in any emergency assessment framework.
A CNA is assigned eight residents for the shift. Which tool is MOST helpful for managing all required tasks efficiently?
Answer: Creating a written assignment sheet with tasks and time estimates
A written assignment sheet helps CNAs track tasks, times, and special resident needs to avoid omissions.
During a night shift, a CNA has fewer staff members. Which strategy BEST maintains quality care under these conditions?
Answer: Prioritize safety and urgent needs while communicating with the nurse about workload
Prioritizing urgent needs and maintaining open communication with the nurse ensures safe care delivery even when staffing is limited.
A resident who typically needs 20 minutes for a bath now requires 45 minutes due to increased agitation. How should the CNA adjust?
Answer: Notify the charge nurse of the delay and adjust remaining tasks accordingly
Promptly notifying the charge nurse allows the team to adjust assignments and ensure all residents receive needed care.
Which statement about delegation and time management for a CNA is CORRECT?
Answer: CNAs should only accept delegated tasks that fall within their scope of practice
CNAs must only perform delegated tasks that are within their scope of practice and for which they have been trained.
A CNA notices that completing thorough documentation at the end of the shift often causes overtime. What is the BEST solution?
Answer: Document care as it is completed throughout the shift
Documenting care as it is performed throughout the shift prevents end-of-shift backlogs and ensures accurate, timely records.