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The nurse asks the aide to perform a procedure the aide has never been trained to do. What should the aide do?
- A.Politely explain you are not trained for that task and ask the nurse for guidance
- B.Attempt the procedure quietly so the shift stays on schedule
- C.Ask another aide who is also untrained to do it instead
- D.Do the procedure and only mention it if something goes wrong
Correct answer
A. Politely explain you are not trained for that task and ask the nurse for guidance
Why
An aide must decline a delegated task that is beyond training or scope, explain the reason respectfully, and let the nurse reassign it. Attempting an untrained procedure, even quietly, puts the resident at risk.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Delegation: Accepting and Declining Tasks · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-128).