CNA Risk Assessment & Management 3

Question 1

A resident with dementia repeatedly tries to climb out of bed. Which is the LEAST restrictive intervention to try first?

Accepted Answer

Lower the bed to the lowest position and use floor mats

Answer

Lowering the bed and using floor mats is the least restrictive safety measure, reducing fall injury risk without restricting the resident's movement.

Question 2

What information should a CNA document after a resident fall?

Accepted Answer

Objective observations, actions taken, and who was notified

Answer

Documentation should include objective facts: what was observed, what care was provided, and who was notified, without subjective opinions.

Question 3

A resident suddenly cannot move the right side of their body and has facial drooping. What condition does the CNA suspect and what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Suspect a stroke; call for the nurse immediately

Answer

Sudden one-sided weakness and facial drooping are classic stroke symptoms requiring immediate notification of the nurse and emergency response.

Question 4

Which action by a CNA constitutes a physical restraint?

Accepted Answer

Raising all four side rails on the bed

Answer

Raising all four side rails prevents the resident from voluntarily leaving the bed, meeting the legal definition of a physical restraint.

Question 5

A resident with oxygen therapy asks to smoke. What is the safest response by the CNA?

Accepted Answer

Explain that smoking is not allowed near oxygen and notify the nurse

Answer

Oxygen accelerates combustion, making smoking near oxygen a serious fire hazard; the CNA must refuse and notify the nurse to address the resident's request appropriately.

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CNA Risk Assessment & Management 3