Project Planning & Execution Flashcards

When a resident's care plan is updated, what is the CNA's FIRST responsibility?

Answer: Read and follow the updated care plan immediately

CNAs must read and implement updated care plans immediately to ensure the resident receives the most current, appropriate care.

Which component is ESSENTIAL in every resident care plan?

Answer: Measurable goals with target dates

Measurable goals with target dates allow the care team to objectively evaluate whether interventions are effective.

A CNA notices that a resident's documented goal—to walk 50 feet independently—has not been achieved in two weeks. What should the CNA do?

Answer: Report the lack of progress to the nurse

CNAs must report unmet goals to the nurse so the care plan can be reassessed and revised by the care team.

During a care planning conference, the CNA's MOST valuable contribution is:

Answer: Sharing direct observations of the resident's daily functioning

CNAs provide frontline observations about ADLs, behavior, and daily functioning that are invaluable for accurate care planning.

A resident's care plan states 'assist with ambulation x2 daily.' This means the CNA should:

Answer: Help the resident walk twice per day

The notation 'x2 daily' means the CNA should assist the resident with walking two times each day.

What is the primary purpose of a care conference that includes the resident and family?

Answer: To collaboratively set goals and review the resident's care plan

Care conferences bring together the resident, family, and care team to collaboratively evaluate progress and update the care plan.

When prioritizing tasks at the start of a shift, which resident should the CNA attend to FIRST?

Answer: The resident who is reporting chest pain

Chest pain is a potentially life-threatening emergency that takes priority over all routine or non-urgent tasks.