Working as Part of a Healthcare Team Flashcards
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A nurse asks you to perform a task that is outside your scope of practice as a CNA. What should you do?
Answer: Politely decline and explain it is outside your scope
CNAs must refuse tasks outside their scope of practice regardless of who requests them, as patient safety is the priority.
During a team huddle, you notice a care plan conflict between two nurses' instructions. What is the best action?
Answer: Report the conflict to the charge nurse for clarification
Conflicting instructions must be escalated to the charge nurse to ensure the patient receives consistent, safe care.
Which communication method is most appropriate when handing off patient care to the next shift CNA?
Answer: A detailed written report covering ADLs, observations, and changes
A thorough written and verbal handoff ensures continuity of care and prevents information gaps between shifts.
A physical therapist gives a resident an exercise plan. How should you incorporate this into your daily care?
Answer: Follow the plan as directed and encourage the resident during ADLs
CNAs reinforce therapy goals throughout daily care to support the resident's rehabilitation and recovery.
What does the term 'interdisciplinary team' mean in a healthcare setting?
Answer: Professionals from multiple disciplines working together for the patient's care
An interdisciplinary team includes nurses, CNAs, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and others who collaborate on holistic patient care.
You observe a co-worker CNA providing care in an unsafe manner. What should you do first?
Answer: Report the observation to your supervisor promptly
Patient safety requires CNAs to report unsafe practices to a supervisor immediately, not handle them alone or ignore them.
When attending an interdisciplinary care conference, the CNA's primary contribution is to:
Answer: Share direct observations about the patient's daily function and behavior
CNAs spend the most time with patients and provide valuable first-hand observations about daily functioning that other team members may not see.