GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Role of the Nursing Assistant Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)?

Accepted Answer

Applying a sterile dressing to a deep wound.

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Assisting a resident with their meal tray.

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Measuring and recording a resident's blood pressure.

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Documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks.

Question 2

A resident's family member is very grateful for the care you have provided and offers you a $50 bill as a 'thank you.' What is the most professional response?

Accepted Answer

Politely refuse the gift, explaining that it is against facility policy.

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Accept the money but do not tell anyone.

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Suggest they use the money to buy a gift for the entire unit.

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Take the money and give it to your supervising nurse.

Question 3

A licensed nurse delegates the task of obtaining a resident's weight to a GNA. Before performing the task, the GNA has a responsibility to:

Accepted Answer

Confirm they understand the instructions and feel competent to perform the task safely.

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Ask another GNA to supervise the procedure.

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Ensure the task is specifically listed in their original job description.

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Politely decline if they have performed the task before.

Question 4

A GNA notices that a resident's urine is dark, cloudy, and has a strong odor. Which statement best describes the GNA's role in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Report the objective observations to the nurse for further assessment.

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Encourage the resident to drink more cranberry juice and re-check in the morning.

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Document the observation and diagnose the resident with a urinary tract infection (UTI).

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Ask the resident's family if this is a normal occurrence for them.

Question 5

The GNA's role in providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) is performed under the direct supervision of which healthcare team member?

Accepted Answer

The licensed nurse (RN/LPN)

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The facility administrator

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The physical therapist

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The medical doctor

Question 6

During rounds, a GNA discovers a frayed electrical cord on a resident's personal lamp. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Unplug the lamp, remove it from the resident's room, and report the hazard.

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Wrap the frayed part with electrical tape and plug it back in.

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Inform the resident not to use the lamp and check on it later.

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Wait until the end of the shift to report it to the maintenance department.