Basic Nursing Skills 16 Flashcards
6 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Basic Nursing Skills 16 flashcards as text
Which of the following is a KEY component of a patient's discharge plan that the CNA might help facilitate?
Answer: Providing information about patient's ability to perform ADLs and care needs observed during the stay
CNAs contribute essential observations about a patient's ADL capabilities and functional level to the discharge planning team, which determines the level of home or facility care needed.
A patient is being discharged home. The CNA notes that the patient cannot safely transfer from the bed to the wheelchair without maximum assistance. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Document the observation and report it to the charge nurse and discharge planning team before discharge
Reporting a functional safety concern before discharge allows the team to arrange appropriate resources (home health aide, equipment) or reassess the discharge plan to prevent a home fall.
The CNA notices a new admission patient is anxious about leaving the nursing home to go home. The BEST response is to:
Answer: Listen to the patient's concerns and notify the nurse so social work can address discharge anxiety
Discharge anxiety is common — the CNA's role is to validate the patient's feelings and involve the appropriate team member (nurse, social worker) to address specific fears and arrange support.
When a patient is ready for discharge, what is the CNA's role in the discharge process?
Answer: Assist with packing personal belongings, ensure the patient has all personal items, and assist with transport to the exit as assigned
The CNA assists with the practical aspects of discharge — packing belongings, checking that the patient has all personal items, and physically assisting with transport — under nursing direction.
A patient's family asks the CNA what medications the patient will be taking after discharge. The CNA should:
Answer: Refer the family to the nurse, who is responsible for medication education and discharge instructions
Medication information and discharge teaching are exclusively the nurse's responsibility — the CNA directs families to the nurse to ensure accurate, safe, and legally appropriate information is given.
Which item should the CNA ALWAYS check the patient has with them at the time of discharge?
Answer: Glasses, hearing aids, dentures, and other personal medical devices
Personal medical devices like glasses, hearing aids, and dentures are essential for the patient's function and safety after discharge — loss of these items at discharge is a common and preventable error.