CNA Project Planning & Execution 2

Question 1

When a resident's care plan is updated, what is the CNA's FIRST responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Read and follow the updated care plan immediately

Answer

CNAs must read and implement updated care plans immediately to ensure the resident receives the most current, appropriate care.

Question 2

Which component is ESSENTIAL in every resident care plan?

Accepted Answer

Measurable goals with target dates

Answer

Measurable goals with target dates allow the care team to objectively evaluate whether interventions are effective.

Question 3

A CNA notices that a resident's documented goal—to walk 50 feet independently—has not been achieved in two weeks. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Report the lack of progress to the nurse

Answer

CNAs must report unmet goals to the nurse so the care plan can be reassessed and revised by the care team.

Question 4

During a care planning conference, the CNA's MOST valuable contribution is:

Accepted Answer

Sharing direct observations of the resident's daily functioning

Answer

CNAs provide frontline observations about ADLs, behavior, and daily functioning that are invaluable for accurate care planning.

Question 5

A resident's care plan states 'assist with ambulation x2 daily.' This means the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Help the resident walk twice per day

Answer

The notation 'x2 daily' means the CNA should assist the resident with walking two times each day.

CNA Practice Test