Working as Part of a Healthcare Team Flashcards
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A nurse asks a CNA to perform a wound dressing change. The CNA has never been trained to do this procedure. What is the correct action?
Answer: Decline and inform the nurse it is outside the CNA's scope of practice
CNAs must refuse tasks outside their scope of practice and inform the delegating nurse to prevent patient harm.
During a care conference, the physical therapist recommends repositioning a patient every 2 hours. Who is primarily responsible for carrying out this task?
Answer: The CNA assigned to the patient
CNAs are responsible for direct patient care tasks such as repositioning as directed by the care plan.
A CNA notices a colleague documenting care that was not actually provided. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report the observation to the supervising nurse
Falsifying records is unethical and potentially illegal; the CNA must report it to a supervisor.
Which of the following best describes the CNA's role in interdisciplinary team meetings?
Answer: Sharing observations about the patient's daily functioning and needs
CNAs provide valuable frontline observations about patients' daily status that inform the team's care decisions.
A supervising nurse gives a CNA a verbal assignment. The CNA is unsure of one step. What is the best response?
Answer: Ask the nurse to clarify before starting the task
Seeking clarification before starting a task prevents errors and ensures safe, competent care delivery.
The speech therapist has recommended thickened liquids for a patient with dysphagia. A family member offers the patient a thin beverage. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Explain the diet restriction and offer a thickened alternative
The CNA should educate the family and provide the correct dietary option to maintain patient safety.
When transferring responsibility for a patient to an oncoming CNA, what information is most critical to communicate?
Answer: Any changes in condition, pending tasks, and safety concerns
Effective handoff communication focuses on condition changes and outstanding care needs to ensure continuity and safety.