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Leadership & Professional Development Flashcards

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  1. A new CNA is struggling with a procedure. As an experienced CNA, what is the best leadership action?

    Answer: Offer to demonstrate the procedure and provide supportive guidance

    Mentoring newer colleagues by demonstrating correct techniques is a hallmark of professional leadership and promotes team competency.

  2. Which of the following best describes 'accountability' as it applies to a CNA?

    Answer: Taking responsibility for your own actions and their outcomes

    Accountability means owning your actions—including errors—and working to correct them, which is fundamental to professional nursing assistant practice.

  3. What should a CNA do if they receive constructive criticism from a supervisor?

    Answer: Listen openly, thank the supervisor, and work to improve

    Receiving feedback professionally and using it for self-improvement is a sign of maturity and commitment to professional development.

  4. A CNA witnesses a coworker being verbally disrespectful to a patient. What is the appropriate action?

    Answer: Intervene appropriately and report the behavior to a supervisor

    CNAs have an ethical and legal duty to protect patients from abuse, which includes intervening and reporting disrespectful or abusive behavior.

  5. Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries as a CNA?

    Answer: Keeping communication focused on the patient's care needs

    Keeping interactions centered on patient care maintains therapeutic relationships and prevents boundary violations that can harm both the patient and the CNA.

  6. How does cultural competence contribute to a CNA's professional development?

    Answer: It enables CNAs to provide respectful, individualized care to diverse patients

    Cultural competence allows CNAs to understand and respect patients' diverse backgrounds, improving communication and the quality of care provided.

  7. A CNA feels overwhelmed and burned out. What is the most professional way to handle this?

    Answer: Speak with a supervisor about workload and seek available support resources

    Proactively communicating with supervisors and using employee support resources is a healthy, professional way to manage burnout and maintain quality care.