Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the CNA's role in the nursing process?
Answer: CNAs implement care plan interventions and report observations to the nurse
CNAs operate in the implementation phase of the nursing process, carrying out care plan interventions and providing data through observation.
A resident who was previously independent with meals now refuses to eat and requires full assistance. The CNA should document this change and:
Answer: Immediately report the change to the charge nurse
A significant change in a resident's ability to perform ADLs must be reported immediately to the nurse for care plan reassessment.
Time management during care delivery is BEST demonstrated by:
Answer: Completing urgent care first, then organizing routine tasks efficiently
Effective time management means addressing urgent or time-sensitive needs first and then organizing remaining tasks for efficient completion.
A care plan goal states: 'Resident will maintain skin integrity with no new pressure injuries by next review.' Which CNA action BEST supports this goal?
Answer: Repositioning the resident every 2 hours as scheduled
Turning and repositioning every 2 hours is the primary evidence-based intervention to prevent pressure injuries in at-risk residents.
When a CNA receives a new assignment at the start of a shift, reviewing care plans BEFORE beginning care helps to:
Answer: Ensure care is provided safely according to each resident's individual needs
Reviewing care plans before starting care prevents errors, ensures individualized approaches are followed, and promotes resident safety.
A resident's care plan includes a fall prevention intervention: 'keep call light within reach at all times.' During evening care, the CNA should:
Answer: Ensure the call light is clipped to the bed rail within the resident's easy reach
Keeping the call light within easy reach is a critical fall prevention measure that must be maintained consistently as specified in the care plan.
Which action by a CNA represents POOR care plan execution?
Answer: Modifying a skin care intervention without consulting the nurse because 'it seems better'
CNAs must not independently modify care plan interventions; changes must be made through the nurse after proper assessment.