Member of the Health Care Team — Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Test
36 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
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This Certified Nursing Assistant Member of the Health Care Team practice set has 36 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Member of the Health Care Team bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
The nurse aide (CNA) works under the direct supervision of which team member?
- The licensed nurse (RN or LPN) — Correct answer
- The resident's family member
- Another nurse aide on the unit
- The housekeeping supervisor
Explanation: The CNA works under and reports to the licensed nurse (RN or LPN). The nurse delegates tasks, supervises care, and is the CNA's first point of contact for any resident problem. (Source: Role of the Nurse Aide — Care Team)
Handbook: Role of the Nurse Aide — Care Team
When a CNA notices a change in a resident's condition, who should they report it to?
- The licensed nurse in charge — Correct answer
- The resident's roommate
- No one, unless it becomes an emergency
- The maintenance department
Explanation: The CNA reports observations to the licensed nurse, who follows the chain of command. The CNA observes and reports; the nurse assesses and decides the next step. (Source: Role of the Nurse Aide — Care Team)
Handbook: Role of the Nurse Aide — Care Team
Which of the following is the registered nurse's (RN's) role on the care team?
- Assessing residents and supervising the nursing care — Correct answer
- Cooking and serving all of the meals
- Diagnosing illnesses and performing surgery
- Cleaning the resident's room
Explanation: The RN assesses residents, creates and updates the nursing care plan, and delegates and supervises tasks. The CNA carries out delegated personal-care tasks under the nurse's supervision. (Source: Role of the Nurse Aide — Care Team)
Handbook: Role of the Nurse Aide — Care Team