CNA Ethics and Professionalism 2

Question 1

A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about a fall that just occurred. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Report the fall to the nurse immediately

Answer

CNAs are legally and ethically required to report all incidents, including falls, to the supervising nurse regardless of a resident's request for secrecy.

Question 2

Which behavior demonstrates professional boundary maintenance for a CNA?

Accepted Answer

Referring a resident's gift request to the charge nurse

Answer

Referring gift-related situations to the charge nurse protects both the CNA and the resident while maintaining professional boundaries.

Question 3

A resident with dementia is resistive to morning care. The most ethical approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Use calm redirection and attempt care again later

Answer

Calm redirection respects the resident's dignity while still meeting their care needs without force or neglect.

Question 4

What does 'scope of practice' mean for a CNA?

Accepted Answer

The tasks a CNA is legally trained and authorized to perform

Answer

Scope of practice defines the specific tasks and responsibilities that a CNA is legally authorized to perform based on their training and state regulations.

Question 5

A CNA notices a coworker falsifying a resident's intake and output record. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the charge nurse or supervisor

Answer

Falsifying medical records is illegal and endangers residents; reporting it to a supervisor is the correct ethical and professional action.

CNA Practice Test

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CNA Ethics and Professionalism 2