CNA Working as Part of a Healthcare Team 5

Question 1

A patient reports that their pain medication is not working to the CNA. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the complaint promptly to the nurse

Answer

Pain management is outside the CNA's scope; the nurse must be informed promptly so treatment can be adjusted.

Question 2

Which behavior best demonstrates professional teamwork on a nursing unit?

Accepted Answer

Assisting a coworker with a two-person transfer when your own tasks are done

Answer

Helping colleagues with tasks that require two people is a hallmark of effective and safe team collaboration.

Question 3

A registered nurse delegates medication administration to a CNA. How should the CNA respond?

Accepted Answer

Decline, as medication administration is outside CNA scope of practice

Answer

Medication administration is not within the CNA's legal scope of practice regardless of who delegates it.

Question 4

A CNA disagrees with the way a nurse communicated care instructions. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Complete the assigned care and then address the communication concern professionally

Answer

Patient care should not be compromised; concerns about communication should be raised professionally after care is delivered.

Question 5

Which of the following is the CNA's primary responsibility when a patient's condition suddenly changes?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately and stay with the patient

Answer

The CNA must alert the nurse right away and remain with the patient to monitor until help arrives.

CNA Practice Test