Time Management and Prioritization Flashcards
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A CNA has four patients who all need morning care at the same time. Which patient should be attended to FIRST?
Answer: The patient who is incontinent and at risk for skin breakdown
Patients at risk for skin breakdown from incontinence require immediate attention to prevent pressure injuries and infection.
During a busy shift, a CNA notices that one task is taking much longer than expected. What is the BEST action?
Answer: Notify the charge nurse so care can be redistributed
Informing the charge nurse allows for workload redistribution to ensure all patients receive timely, safe care.
Which approach BEST helps a CNA manage time when caring for multiple residents with similar needs?
Answer: Group tasks by location, caring for residents in the same area together
Clustering care by location reduces travel time and increases efficiency during a shift.
A resident asks the CNA for a snack while the CNA is in the middle of providing perineal care to another resident. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Acknowledge the request and explain you will assist after finishing current care
Completing the current task safely while acknowledging the new request ensures both residents receive appropriate care.
When is it MOST appropriate for a CNA to reprioritize planned tasks during a shift?
Answer: When a resident's condition changes unexpectedly
A change in a resident's condition is a clinical reason to reprioritize tasks to address the most urgent need first.
A CNA finishes tasks ahead of schedule. What is the MOST productive use of the remaining time?
Answer: Check on other residents or ask coworkers if assistance is needed
Using extra time to assist coworkers or check on residents promotes teamwork and improves overall patient care quality.
Which of the following is an example of POOR time management by a CNA?
Answer: Spending excessive time socializing with one resident while others wait for care
Spending excessive time with one resident delays care for others and reflects poor prioritization skills.