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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a nursing assistant?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a nursing assistant?
- Deciding what treatments are needed (correct)
- Supervising other nursing assistants
- Performing tasks assigned by a nurse
- Knowing what treatments are safe to do
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?
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?
- Refuse to perform the task and inform their supervisor. (correct)
- Complete the task safely to avoid any legal problems.
- Perform the task if it is in their job description.
- Perform the task if a nurse asks them to do it.
What document outlines the specific tasks and responsibilities expected of a nursing assistant within a particular agency?
What document outlines the specific tasks and responsibilities expected of a nursing assistant within a particular agency?
- Scope of practice
- Nurse practice act
- Job description (correct)
- Range of functions
Who typically assigns and supervises the work of a nursing assistant?
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?
In the scenario where a resident refuses care from students, what should the students tell their instructor?
Flashcards
Who assigns your work?
Who assigns your work?
Your work is assigned by a nurse or the health team.
Responsibility of a nursing assistant
Responsibility of a nursing assistant
You are responsible for knowing safe treatments to perform.
Unauthorized task consequences
Unauthorized task consequences
Performing a task not allowed by the state can lead to practicing without a license.
Agency expectations
Agency expectations
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Dealing with resident's refusal
Dealing with resident's refusal
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Study Notes
Review Questions - Chapter 3
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Question 12: Who assigns and supervises nursing assistant work?
- A nurse
- The health team
- Another nursing assistant
- You (Incorrect)
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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
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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.
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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.
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