CNA Roles and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about something they disclosed. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that some information must be reported to ensure safety

Answer

CNAs must explain they cannot promise secrecy if the information involves safety or mandatory reporting obligations.

Question 2

Which action falls OUTSIDE the CNA's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Administering oral medications to a resident

Answer

Administering medications is outside the CNA's scope of practice and is reserved for licensed nurses.

Question 3

When a CNA disagrees with a nurse's care decision, what is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the concern professionally with the nurse

Answer

Professional communication with the supervising nurse is the appropriate way to address concerns about care decisions.

Question 4

A CNA notices a colleague verbally mistreating a resident. What should the CNA do first?

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately

Answer

Suspected resident abuse or mistreatment must be reported immediately to a supervisor per mandatory reporting requirements.

Question 5

A resident's family member asks the CNA for a copy of the resident's medical records. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that medical records requests must go through the appropriate facility process

Answer

Medical records requests must follow facility HIPAA-compliant procedures and are not handled directly by CNAs.

CNA Practice Test