CNA Scope of Practice 4

Question 1

A resident in pain asks the CNA for an extra dose of pain medication. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse of the resident's pain complaint

Answer

CNAs do not administer medications; they must report pain concerns to the nurse so appropriate action can be taken.

Question 2

State nurse practice acts determine a CNA's scope of practice primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Defining which tasks are authorized based on training and certification

Answer

Nurse practice acts are state laws that define what healthcare workers at each level are legally authorized to do.

Question 3

A CNA observes a resident's behavior has changed significantly since yesterday. The best action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and report it to the nurse

Answer

CNAs are trained to observe and report changes in resident condition; early reporting enables timely clinical intervention.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a CNA working within their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Performing a blood glucose finger stick per facility policy

Answer

Some states and facilities allow CNAs to perform blood glucose testing after specific training; IV lines, central line dressings, and diet orders are outside CNA scope.

Question 5

When a nurse delegates a task to a CNA, the CNA is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Completing the task competently and reporting outcomes to the nurse

Answer

When a nurse delegates a task within the CNA's scope, the CNA is accountable for performing it correctly and communicating findings.

CNA Practice Test

CNA Practice Test

CNA Scope of Practice 4