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WorksheetsCourse Schedule and Activities Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the term "Scope of Practice" refer to for a Nurse Assistant?
Tasks a Nurse Assistant is legally permitted to do
The salary range for Nurse Assistants
The number of patients a Nurse Assistant can care for
The educational requirements for Nurse Assistants
A resident’s family requests a type of care not listed on the care plan. How should you respond?
Perform the care as requested by the family.
Explain that only care listed on the care plan can be performed and consult with the care team to update the plan if necessary.
Ignore the family’s request.
Add the care to the plan yourself without consulting anyone.
What is the primary purpose of the CNA Care Plan Reference Sheet?
To record dietary preferences
To document physical and restorative nursing functions and assistance levels
To track medication schedules
To monitor financial information
Which section of the CNA Care Plan Reference Sheet would you use to document a resident’s ability to make decisions?
Cognitive
Behavior
Skin
Dietary
Given a scenario where an organization faces a recurring issue, which would be more appropriate to establish: a policy or a procedure? Justify your answer.
Policy, because it provides a consistent course of action for recurring situations.
Procedure, because it only applies to one-time events.
Policy, because it describes the step-by-step method for tasks.
Procedure, because it sets the organization's values.
Why is it important for a nursing assistant to know who their supervisor is and how to reach them before accepting a task?
To ensure they can get guidance or support if needed
To ask for a pay raise
To request a day off
To find out about hospital events
A resident prefers to be called by a nickname rather than their legal name. What is the most professional response?
Call them by their legal name only
Ignore their preference
Call them by their preferred name or pronoun
Use a random nickname
Which of the following best illustrates strategic thinking in professional behavior?
Memorizing the list of assigned tasks
Planning how to explain care to a resident who is anxious
Repeating the same routine every day
Using personal phones in care areas
Which of the following is the best way for a CNA to ensure care is provided according to a resident’s preferences?
Ignore the care plan and ask other staff members
Only follow instructions from the resident’s family
Review the care plan and communicate with the resident about their preferences
Make decisions based on personal judgment
What should a nursing assistant do if they are unsure whether a task is within their scope of practice?
Ask the resident for permission
Perform the task and ask questions later
Delegate the task to another resident
Consult their supervisor or refer to organizational policies
Why is it important to update a resident’s care plan regularly?
To comply with dietary restrictions only
To reduce paperwork for staff
To ensure care reflects the resident’s current needs and preferences
To avoid communicating with the care team
When a CNA encounters a new resident, what is the most appropriate way to address them?
Use only their last name
Call them by their room number
Use the name the resident prefers
Refer to them by their diagnosis
If a nursing assistant is asked to perform a task they have not been trained for, what should they do?
Attempt the task to the best of their ability
Politely decline and inform their supervisor
Ask another resident for help
Ignore the request
Which section of the CNA Care Plan Reference Sheet would you consult to find information about a resident’s eating assistance needs?
Skin
Behavior
Dietary
Cognitive
