CNA Promoting Resident Independence and Choice 2

Question 1

A resident with mild cognitive impairment wants to choose her own clothing each morning. What is the CNA's best approach?

Accepted Answer

Offer two outfit options and let her decide

Answer

Offering limited choices respects autonomy while supporting residents with cognitive limitations.

Question 2

Which action by a CNA best supports a resident's right to participate in their own care planning?

Accepted Answer

Inviting the resident to attend and speak at their care conference

Answer

Residents have the right to attend and actively participate in their own care planning meetings.

Question 3

A resident refuses to take a bath on the scheduled day. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and offer the bath at another time

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA should document and offer alternatives.

Question 4

What does 'promoting resident independence' primarily mean in long-term care?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging residents to perform tasks they are capable of doing themselves

Answer

Independence is promoted by encouraging residents to do what they can, with assistance only as needed.

Question 5

A resident who is able to feed himself slowly wants to eat independently. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Allow him to eat at his own pace and offer help only if needed

Answer

Supporting self-feeding, even if slow, maintains the resident's dignity and independence.

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