Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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A resident who was continent last month now has two episodes of urinary incontinence daily. What is the CNA's priority action?
Answer: Report the change to the nurse immediately
A new change in continence is a significant clinical change that must be reported to the nurse promptly for assessment.
Which tool is most commonly used by CNAs to communicate a change in resident status to the nurse?
Answer: SBAR communication framework
SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is the standardized communication tool used to convey changes in resident status clearly and efficiently.
A resident with a history of seizures begins to have a seizure while sitting in a chair. What should the CNA do FIRST?
Answer: Lower the resident to the floor safely
The priority is to prevent injury by safely lowering the resident to the floor and protecting the head.
What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in fire safety?
Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
RACE stands for Rescue (remove people in danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain (close doors), and Extinguish (use a fire extinguisher if safe).
A resident on blood thinners reports a small cut that will not stop bleeding after 10 minutes. What is the CNA's best response?
Answer: Report to the nurse immediately
Residents on anticoagulants are at high risk for uncontrolled bleeding, which must be reported to the nurse immediately for evaluation.
Which resident characteristic is the GREATEST risk factor for developing a pressure injury?
Answer: Immobility with urinary incontinence
Immobility combined with urinary incontinence significantly increases skin breakdown risk due to prolonged pressure and moisture exposure.
When using a gait belt to assist a resident who begins to fall, what should the CNA do?
Answer: Guide the resident to the floor in a controlled manner
Attempting to stop a fall can injure both the resident and the CNA; the safest action is to guide the resident to the floor in a controlled manner.