Working as Part of a Healthcare Team Flashcards
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A patient reports that their pain medication is not working to the CNA. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Report the complaint promptly to the nurse
Pain management is outside the CNA's scope; the nurse must be informed promptly so treatment can be adjusted.
Which behavior best demonstrates professional teamwork on a nursing unit?
Answer: Assisting a coworker with a two-person transfer when your own tasks are done
Helping colleagues with tasks that require two people is a hallmark of effective and safe team collaboration.
A registered nurse delegates medication administration to a CNA. How should the CNA respond?
Answer: Decline, as medication administration is outside CNA scope of practice
Medication administration is not within the CNA's legal scope of practice regardless of who delegates it.
A CNA disagrees with the way a nurse communicated care instructions. What is the best course of action?
Answer: Complete the assigned care and then address the communication concern professionally
Patient care should not be compromised; concerns about communication should be raised professionally after care is delivered.
Which of the following is the CNA's primary responsibility when a patient's condition suddenly changes?
Answer: Notify the nurse immediately and stay with the patient
The CNA must alert the nurse right away and remain with the patient to monitor until help arrives.
An occupational therapist has developed a self-care routine to help a patient improve independence. What is the CNA's role in this plan?
Answer: Support and reinforce the routine as outlined in the care plan
CNAs must follow the care plan consistently to reinforce therapy goals and support patient progress.
A CNA observes that a patient who was previously cheerful has become withdrawn and tearful. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Report the behavioral change to the nurse and document the observation
Changes in mood or behavior are clinically significant and must be reported to the nurse promptly.