Safety First (The "Priority" Action)
When entering a room, what is the first thing you do to ensure the residents safety?
Identify the resident, and introduce yourself,perform hand hygiene.
A resident's daughter asks you what her father's blood pressure reading was. How do you respond?
Direct her to the nurse; CNAs do not interpret or report medical data to families.
This term describes a resident who is unable to control their bladder or bowels.
Incontinent
A resident has the right to make decisions in their own care, even if you disagree. What is this right?
Patient autonomy or self-determination
When assisting a resident with hand hygiene, how long should a resident wash their hands?
At least 20 seconds
Before leaving the resident's room, what safety checks must always be completed?
Bed in lowest position, call light in reach
A resident asks you, " Do you think this new medication is working?' What is your correct response?
Politely explain that the nurse is the best person to discuss medications and you will notify the nurse for them.
Supine position
Before providing care (like a bath or vital signs), what must you always obtain from the resident?
Consent/Permission
When giving a bed bath, which body area should be washed first?
You see a frayed wire on a resident's electric razor. What is your immediate action?
Unplug if safe, remove from service, and report to maintenance/nurse.
True or False: A CNA can apply a prescribed medicated ointment to a pressure sore if the nurse is busy.
False: this is a medication administration/treatment and out of the CNA scope of practice
Difficulty swallowing
A resident asks you to close the curtain and door before care. Which right are they exercising?
The right to privacy
What is the correct order for removing PPE after providing care in isolation?
Gloves, Gown, Hand hygiene, Goggles, Mask, Hand hygiene
A resident's bed alarm is sounding. What is your priority action?
Immediately go to the resident to ensure safety and prevent a fall.
A resident asks you to adjust their oxygen flow rate because they feel short of breath. What should you do?
Do not adjust the oxygen; stay with the resident and immediately notify the nurse.
This term means redness of the skin caused by irritation or pressure and is often an early sign of a pressure injury.
Erythema
A resident tells you they do not want a specific staff member providing their care today. What right is this?
The right to choose their caregivers and participate in their care.
When transferring a resident with a gait belt, where should the belt be placed?
Securely around the resident's waist, over their clothing (not directly on skin), just above the hips and snug enough that only 2 fingers fit underneath.
A resident is falling during ambulation. What is the correct response?
Do not try to stop the fall, widen your stance, bring the resident close to your body, and slide them down your leg to the floor.
A nurse asks you to "assess" a resident's new surgical site and let her know what it looks like. Why is this a "Red Flag" for a CNA?
CNAs observe and report; they do not assess or evaluate.
This legal term refers to a "failure to provide necessary care," resulting in unintended harm.
Negligence
You witness another staff member speaking harshly to a resident and roughly repositioning them. Which resident right is being violated?
The right to be free from abuse and neglect.
While feeding a resident, they begin coughing and choking. What is your immediate first actions?
Stop feeding immediately, sit them upright, call for help