CNA SCOPE OF PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA SCOPE OF PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -5 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: List of subjects that are within the scope of practice of a CNA ( part 1)

Answer:

• Reports to work as scheduled and on time.

• Attends shift report, organizes assignments and makes rounds on residents.

• Delivers personal care and emotional support to those under his or her care.

• Regards all residents as under his or her care when assistance or supervision is needed; answers all

requests for help promptly within 5 minutes.

• Provides care according to the resident's care plan in a manner that protects the resident's dignity

and privacy.

• Assists residents to maintain or regain their maximum level of independence.

Question 2: Topics outside of the scope of practice of a CNA

Answer:

Supervising or delegating nursing responsibilities to other nurse assistants.Analyzing or interpreting data.Receiving verbal orders for the person's medical care.Diagnosing illness and injury and prescribing treatments.Administering medications and oxygen.Inserting or removing medical equipment.

Question 3: List of subjects that are within the scope of practice of a CNA (part 2)

Answer:

• Works to build relationships with residents and their family members that are warm, positive and

supportive.

• Reports to supervisor/charge nurse any observations or concerns about the resident's status in a

timely fashion.

• Documents the care provided and observations promptly and accurately.
• Practices infection-control measures, including taking standard precautions, in accordance with

facility policy and the resident's care plan.

• Keeps work area and residents' environment neat, clean and orderly.
• Measures and accurately reports and records vital signs, height and weight.

Question 4: List of subjects that are within the scope of practice of a CNA (part 3)

Answer:

• Monitors and records intake and output; assists in serving meals, meal supplements and fluids;

assists residents with eating as necessary.

• Assists residents with repositioning, transferring and exercise.
• Assists residents with toileting, bathing and grooming.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges as necessary.
• Takes initiative in delivery of services-sees what needs to be done and does it, within scope of

practice.

• Participates in providing end-of-life care to residents who are dying, and their family members.

Question 5: List of subjects that are within the scope of practice of a CNA (part 4)

Answer:

• Knows fire and disaster plans and personal duties in case of fire or disaster.
• Participates in resident-care conferences.
• Attends all mandatory in-service training sessions.