CNA Work Environment 4

Question 1

A CNA notices a wet floor near the nurses' station with no warning sign posted. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Place a wet floor sign and report to the charge nurse

Answer

Immediate hazard control by placing a warning sign and notifying the charge nurse prevents falls and fulfills the CNA's safety reporting duty.

Question 2

Which federal agency establishes and enforces workplace safety standards for healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces safety standards to protect workers, including CNAs in healthcare settings.

Question 3

A resident's family member demands to see another resident's care plan. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that all resident information is confidential and decline

Answer

HIPAA prohibits sharing one resident's protected health information with unauthorized individuals, including another resident's family.

Question 4

When lifting a heavy object at work, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Bend the knees and keep the back straight

Answer

Bending the knees and keeping the back straight uses the large leg muscles and reduces spinal injury risk.

Question 5

A coworker frequently arrives late, leaving the CNA to cover additional residents alone. The BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the incidents and report to the supervisor

Answer

Documenting and reporting to a supervisor addresses staffing safety concerns through proper channels without escalating interpersonal conflict.

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