CNA Risk Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

A resident who was continent last month now has two episodes of urinary incontinence daily. What is the CNA's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Report the change to the nurse immediately

Answer

A new change in continence is a significant clinical change that must be reported to the nurse promptly for assessment.

Question 2

Which tool is most commonly used by CNAs to communicate a change in resident status to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

SBAR communication framework

Answer

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is the standardized communication tool used to convey changes in resident status clearly and efficiently.

Question 3

A resident with a history of seizures begins to have a seizure while sitting in a chair. What should the CNA do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Lower the resident to the floor safely

Answer

The priority is to prevent injury by safely lowering the resident to the floor and protecting the head.

Question 4

What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (remove people in danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain (close doors), and Extinguish (use a fire extinguisher if safe).

Question 5

A resident on blood thinners reports a small cut that will not stop bleeding after 10 minutes. What is the CNA's best response?

Accepted Answer

Report to the nurse immediately

Answer

Residents on anticoagulants are at high risk for uncontrolled bleeding, which must be reported to the nurse immediately for evaluation.

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CNA Risk Assessment & Management 2