CNA Review: Advance Directives and Post-Death Care

What is the primary purpose of advance directives?

• To specify a person's wishes for medical care if they cannot communicate

• To ensure a person's dietary preferences are followed

• To provide a legal framework for property distribution

• To outline financial plans for a person

What should a CNA do if they have concerns about a resident's advance directives?

• Ignore the concerns and continue with care

• Make changes to the directives themselves

• Inform the nurse about the concerns

• Discuss the concerns with the resident's family

Which document specifies medical treatments a person wants if they become terminally ill?

• Living Will

• Last Will and Testament

• Health Insurance Policy

• Power of Attorney

What is the role of a CNA regarding a resident's living will?

• To create the living will for the resident

• To update the living will as needed

• To be aware of and respect the living will

• To ignore the living will if it conflicts with personal beliefs

What is the first step in postmortem care provided by a CNA?

• Position the body

• Clean the body

• Transport the body

• Dress the body

Why is it important for a CNA to understand rigor mortis?

• To communicate with the family

• To diagnose medical conditions

• To manage postmortem tasks effectively

• To determine the cause of death

How should a CNA position a body after death to maintain dignity?

• In a prone position

• In a seated position

• In a supine position with arms at the sides or folded on the chest

• In a fetal position

What should a CNA do if rigor mortis has set in?

• Forcefully move the limbs

• Handle the body carefully to prevent injury

• Ignore the stiffness and proceed with care

• Wait for the stiffness to subside before proceeding

Which of the following is NOT a task involved in postmortem care?

• Following facility protocols

• Administering medication

• Positioning the body

• Cleaning the body

What is the role of a CNA in ensuring a resident's rights are upheld regarding advance directives?

• To ignore the directives if they seem outdated

• To consult with legal advisors

• To ensure the resident's wishes are followed in all aspects of care

• To make decisions on behalf of the resident