Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards
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A CNA is asked to calculate how many residents out of 20 on the unit had a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) last month if the infection rate was 15%. How many residents is that?
Answer: 3 residents
15% of 20 residents = 0.15 × 20 = 3 residents.
When reporting a change in a resident's condition using the SBAR format, what does the 'A' stand for?
Answer: Assessment of the situation
In SBAR, 'A' stands for Assessment — the CNA's conclusion or interpretation of what is happening with the resident.
A resident's care plan documents 'output goal: 1500 mL/day.' The CNA measures 1,800 mL of urine output. How should this be interpreted?
Answer: Output exceeds the goal, which should be documented and may warrant notification
Output exceeding the goal by 300 mL is significant and should be documented; the nurse determines if further action is needed.
Which federal regulation requires long-term care facilities to conduct comprehensive resident assessments and track data using the Minimum Data Set (MDS)?
Answer: OBRA 1987 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
OBRA 1987 mandated the MDS system for comprehensive resident assessment in federally certified nursing facilities.
A CNA documents 'resident appears uncomfortable' in the chart. Which type of data is this?
Answer: Subjective data because it reflects interpretation rather than measurement
'Appears uncomfortable' is a subjective interpretation; objective documentation would describe specific observable signs such as grimacing or guarding.
A CNA's facility tracks pressure injury stages using a 1–4 scale. Last quarter, 80% of documented pressure injuries were Stage 1. This quarter, 60% are Stage 1 and 30% are Stage 2. What does this shift in data suggest?
Answer: There may be a worsening trend in skin integrity that requires attention
An increase in Stage 2 injuries relative to Stage 1 suggests that injuries are progressing further, indicating a possible gap in prevention or early treatment.
After completing a 7-day bowel tracking log, a CNA notices a resident has had no bowel movement for 4 days. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Report the finding to the charge nurse immediately so an intervention can be ordered
Four days without a bowel movement is clinically significant and must be reported promptly to the charge nurse for evaluation and intervention.