Time Management and Prioritization Flashcards
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A CNA has four residents to bathe this morning. Which resident should be bathed LAST to best manage time and patient safety?
Answer: The resident who is ambulatory and can assist with their own care
Residents who are more independent should generally be scheduled last so that limited CNA time is prioritized for those with greater care needs.
When a CNA begins a shift and receives report, what is the FIRST time management step?
Answer: Mentally organize the workload and identify time-sensitive tasks
Organizing and prioritizing tasks mentally at the start of a shift helps the CNA allocate time efficiently and address urgent needs first.
A resident rings the call light while the CNA is in the middle of a bed bath for another resident. What is the BEST action?
Answer: Ask a co-worker to check the call light while ensuring the current resident is safe and covered
Delegating the call light to a co-worker ensures both resident safety and timely response without abandoning the resident mid-care.
Which strategy BEST helps a CNA avoid running behind schedule during a busy shift?
Answer: Grouping care tasks together when visiting each resident's room
Clustering care activities — such as repositioning, vital signs, and oral care in one visit — reduces travel time and improves efficiency.
A CNA notices that completing all assigned morning care will be impossible in the allotted time. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Notify the charge nurse early so adjustments can be made
Early communication with the charge nurse allows for reallocation of staff or tasks before resident care is compromised.
During morning rounds, the CNA finds a resident with a blood pressure of 190/110 mmHg. The CNA also has several routine baths scheduled. What should happen FIRST?
Answer: Report the abnormal blood pressure to the nurse immediately before continuing routine care
A critically elevated blood pressure is an urgent finding that must be reported to the nurse immediately, taking priority over routine scheduled tasks.
A CNA uses a written assignment sheet to plan the day. Which addition to the sheet would MOST improve time management?
Answer: Estimated times for completing each resident's care
Assigning estimated time blocks to tasks helps the CNA stay on schedule and identify when adjustments are needed.