CNA Leadership & Professional Development 3

Question 1

A new CNA is struggling with a procedure. As an experienced CNA, what is the best leadership action?

Accepted Answer

Offer to demonstrate the procedure and provide supportive guidance

Answer

Mentoring newer colleagues by demonstrating correct techniques is a hallmark of professional leadership and promotes team competency.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'accountability' as it applies to a CNA?

Accepted Answer

Taking responsibility for your own actions and their outcomes

Answer

Accountability means owning your actions—including errors—and working to correct them, which is fundamental to professional nursing assistant practice.

Question 3

What should a CNA do if they receive constructive criticism from a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Listen openly, thank the supervisor, and work to improve

Answer

Receiving feedback professionally and using it for self-improvement is a sign of maturity and commitment to professional development.

Question 4

A CNA witnesses a coworker being verbally disrespectful to a patient. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Intervene appropriately and report the behavior to a supervisor

Answer

CNAs have an ethical and legal duty to protect patients from abuse, which includes intervening and reporting disrespectful or abusive behavior.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries as a CNA?

Accepted Answer

Keeping communication focused on the patient's care needs

Answer

Keeping interactions centered on patient care maintains therapeutic relationships and prevents boundary violations that can harm both the patient and the CNA.

CNA Practice Test

CNA Practice Test

CNA Leadership & Professional Development 3