Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a nursing assistant?

A nursing assistant is asked to perform a task that is not within their scope of practice by their state. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?

What document outlines the specific tasks and responsibilities expected of a nursing assistant within a particular agency?

Who typically assigns and supervises the work of a nursing assistant?

In the scenario where a resident refuses care from students, what should the students tell their instructor?

Review Questions - Chapter 3

Question 12: Who assigns and supervises nursing assistant work?
- A nurse
- The health team
- Another nursing assistant
- You (Incorrect)
Question 13: Responsibility of a nursing assistant
- Supervising other nursing assistants
- Telling the person his or her diagnosis
- Knowing what you can safely do
- Deciding what treatments are needed
Question 14: Performing a task not allowed by the state
- If a nurse asks you to do the task, there is no legal problem.
- You could be practicing nursing without a license. (Correct)
- You can perform the task if it is in your job description.
- If you complete the task safely, there is no legal problem.
Question 15: What describes what an agency expects you to do?
- Nurse practice act
- Range of functions
- Scope of practice (Correct)
- Job description

Focus on Practice - Problem Solving

Scenario: Training in a clinical setting, a resident refuses care from students. The resident asks that students leave the room during a procedure.
Action Plan:
- Observe the students' and resident's reactions.
- Communicate with the other students to agree on a strategy.
- Inform the instructor of the situation.

Test your knowledge on the responsibilities and legal boundaries of nursing assistants with this quiz based on Chapter 3. Covering topics such as supervision, scope of practice, and legal issues, this quiz is essential for understanding the role of a nursing assistant.