Work Environment Flashcards
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A CNA observes a colleague documenting care that was not actually provided. This is best described as:
Answer: Fraud and must be reported to the supervisor or charge nurse
Documenting care that was not given is fraudulent and jeopardizes resident safety; CNAs are ethically and legally obligated to report it.
To prevent musculoskeletal injuries, a CNA should use a gait belt when:
Answer: Assisting a resident who needs help with ambulation or transfers
A gait belt provides a secure grip during ambulation and transfers, reducing injury risk for both the resident and the CNA.
What does the term 'chain of infection' refer to in the healthcare setting?
Answer: The sequence of elements required for an infection to spread
The chain of infection describes the six links—infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host—that must all be present for infection to occur.
A resident reports that a CNA on the night shift has been speaking to them in a threatening manner. The CNA receiving this report should:
Answer: Document the complaint and report it to the charge nurse immediately
All reports of potential abuse or threatening behavior must be documented and reported immediately per mandatory reporting laws.
Which of the following best describes horizontal violence in the workplace?
Answer: Bullying or hostile behavior between coworkers of the same level
Horizontal violence (lateral violence) occurs between peers at the same hierarchical level and includes bullying, belittling, and sabotaging coworkers.
In a long-term care facility, the purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as it relates to the CNA's work is to:
Answer: Provide a standardized assessment that guides each resident's care plan
The MDS is a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool that informs individualized care planning for each resident in skilled nursing facilities.
When a fire alarm sounds in the facility, CNAs should follow the RACE protocol. What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?
Answer: Contain the fire by closing doors
RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain (close doors to slow fire spread), and Extinguish/Evacuate; containing prevents fire from spreading through the facility.