CNA The Nurse Aide's Role and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Which behavior demonstrates professional conduct for a nurse aide?

Accepted Answer

Arriving on time and maintaining a neat, clean appearance

Answer

Professionalism includes punctuality, appropriate appearance, and maintaining resident-focused attention during care.

Question 2

A nurse aide is asked to perform a task she has never been trained to do. She should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report to the nurse that she lacks training for the task

Answer

A nurse aide must refuse tasks outside her training and inform the supervising nurse to ensure resident safety.

Question 3

Which is an example of a nurse aide acting as a patient advocate?

Accepted Answer

Reporting a resident's complaint of pain to the nurse

Answer

Advocacy means speaking up for the resident, such as relaying pain complaints to the nurse for proper follow-up.

Question 4

Legally, nurse aides are required to report suspected elder abuse to:

Accepted Answer

The charge nurse and, as required, the appropriate state agency

Answer

Nurse aides are mandatory reporters and must report suspected abuse to the charge nurse and follow facility and state reporting requirements.

Question 5

A nurse aide who consistently completes tasks competently and honestly is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Dependability and accountability

Answer

Dependability and accountability are core professional traits demonstrated by consistently performing duties competently and honestly.

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