Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Test

Before leaving a resident who needs assistance to walk, what is essential for the nurse aide to do?

1. Close the door

2. Place the call light where the resident can reach it

3. Leave quietly

4. Ensure the resident is comfortable

The correct answer is: Place the call light where the resident can reach it

Placing the call light where the resident can easily reach it is essential for ensuring the resident's safety and comfort. This allows the resident to summon help if they need assistance after the nurse aide has left. It's a crucial aspect of promoting independence while also ensuring that immediate support is accessible in case of an emergency or need for help. The other options, while they may represent appropriate behaviors in some contexts, do not directly address the necessity of providing the resident with a means to call for assistance. Ensuring the resident is comfortable is important, yet it typically precedes the act of leaving. Leaving quietly and closing the door are respectful actions, but they do not enhance the resident's ability to request help after the aide has departed. Prioritizing the accessibility of the call light aligns with the fundamental principles of patient safety and care.