CNA Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of elder abuse?
Answer: Withholding a resident's mail without consent
Withholding a resident's mail without consent violates residents' rights and constitutes a form of abuse or neglect.
When communicating with a resident who has hearing loss, the CNA should:
Answer: Speak clearly in a low-pitched tone while facing the resident
Speaking clearly in a lower-pitched tone while facing the resident allows lip-reading and maximizes sound transmission for those with hearing loss.
A resident's advance directive states they do not want CPR. The CNA finds them unresponsive. The CNA should:
Answer: Call for the nurse and do not begin CPR
The CNA must honor the advance directive (DNR) by calling for the nurse rather than initiating CPR.
Which piece of information is NEVER included in a resident's medical record?
Answer: The CNA's personal opinions about the resident
Medical records must contain objective, factual information — personal opinions and judgments have no place in clinical documentation.
Under HIPAA, a CNA may share a resident's health information with:
Answer: The care team involved in the resident's treatment
HIPAA permits sharing resident health information only with members of the care team directly involved in that resident's treatment.
A CNA notices a new stage 2 pressure ulcer on a resident's coccyx. The FIRST action is to:
Answer: Report the finding to the nurse immediately
Any new skin breakdown must be reported to the nurse immediately so a care plan can be established before the wound worsens.
The minimum number of staff needed to safely log-roll a resident with a suspected spinal injury is:
Answer: 3
Log-rolling a resident with a suspected spinal injury requires at least 3 people to keep the spine properly aligned throughout the turn.