Author Question: The nursing center has four scheduled CNAs assigned to the wing in which you are working. You are ... (Read 307 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The nursing center has four scheduled CNAs assigned to the wing in which you are working. You are assigned to a resident who is combative and a fall risk. One of your co-workers walks past your combative resident's room and sees the resident trying to get out of bed. What should your co-worker do first? What safety concerns must be monitored? How could the co-worker display teamwork in this situation?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You and a co-worker are assisting a resident in the shower. You go to the resident's room to get her sweater. When you return, you enter the shower room and see your co-worker spraying the resident in the face with the water nozzle. Is this a type of abuse? What will you do next?

What will be an ideal response?

flannelavenger · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Your co-worker should go to the resident's bedside and attempt to meet his or her needs. Safety of the resident and employee is important. Protecting the resident from a fall or skin tears is a priority. The employee avoiding harm is important as well. Even though the co-worker is not assigned to the resident, he or she still worked as part of the team to care for and ensure the safety and satisfaction of the resident. The CNA could sit with the resident and assist with toileting or other personal care needs.

Answer to Question 2

Yes, this is physical abuse. Go into the shower room and immediately stop the co-worker's actions, turn the call light on, get help finding the nurse, and report what has occurred. Do not leave the resident alone with the co-worker.