Role of the Nursing Assistant Flashcards
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Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)?
Answer: Applying a sterile dressing to a deep wound.
Applying a sterile dressing is a complex task that requires sterile technique and the assessment skills of a licensed nurse. GNAs are trained to perform non-sterile procedures and assist with activities of daily living, such as feeding, vital signs, and recording intake and output.
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?
Answer: Politely refuse the gift, explaining that it is against facility policy.
Accepting personal cash gifts from residents or their families creates a conflict of interest, violates professional boundaries, and is against the policy of nearly all healthcare facilities. The most professional action is to politely decline and explain that you are happy to provide care as part of your job.
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:
Answer: Confirm they understand the instructions and feel competent to perform the task safely.
According to the 'Five Rights of Delegation,' the person being delegated a task (the delegatee) must have the skills and knowledge to perform it. It is the GNA's responsibility to seek clarification if they are unsure about any part of the delegated task to ensure resident safety.
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?
Answer: Report the objective observations to the nurse for further assessment.
The GNA's role is to be an observer and reporter of facts. Noting the color, clarity, and smell of the urine are objective observations. The GNA must report these findings to the licensed nurse, who will then use their clinical judgment to assess the resident and determine the cause. Diagnosing a condition like a UTI is outside the GNA's scope of practice.
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?
Answer: The licensed nurse (RN/LPN)
Geriatric Nursing Assistants work as part of the nursing team and are supervised by licensed nurses (Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses). The nurse delegates tasks to the GNA and is ultimately responsible for the resident's overall nursing care plan.
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?
Answer: Unplug the lamp, remove it from the resident's room, and report the hazard.
A frayed electrical cord is a significant fire and electrical shock hazard that must be dealt with immediately. The proper procedure is to eliminate the immediate danger by unplugging and removing the device, and then reporting it to the nurse or appropriate department for repair or disposal.