CNA Roles and Responsibilities 5

Question 1

A resident refuses a bath. What is the CNA's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must respect this, document it, and notify the nurse.

Question 2

Which behavior by a CNA could be classified as emotional abuse of a resident?

Accepted Answer

Threatening to restrain a resident if they do not cooperate

Answer

Threatening a resident with restraints as punishment is emotional abuse, which is prohibited and reportable.

Question 3

A resident tells a CNA they are feeling depressed and have thoughts of harming themselves. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Stay with the resident and immediately notify the nurse

Answer

Suicidal ideation is a safety emergency requiring immediate nursing notification while the CNA stays with the resident.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the care plan in a CNA's daily work?

Accepted Answer

To guide individualized care based on each resident's needs and preferences

Answer

The care plan outlines individualized care approaches and goals to guide all members of the care team, including CNAs.

Question 5

During a shift, a CNA observes a change in a resident's skin color and breathing. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the change to the nurse immediately

Answer

Any change in a resident's condition, especially skin color and breathing, must be reported to the nurse immediately as it may indicate a serious problem.

CNA Practice Test

CNA Practice Test

CNA Roles and Responsibilities 5