Colorado CNA Practice Exam

One way for a nursing assistant to be respectful to a resident in his room is to:

1. Always knock and wait for permission before entering the room

2. Enter quickly

3. Leave the door open

4. Talk loudly from the hallway

The correct answer is: Always knock and wait for permission before entering the room

A nursing assistant should always knock and wait for permission before entering a resident's room in order to show respect for the resident's privacy and personal space. It is important to give the resident the choice to invite the nursing assistant into their room or not, and to wait for a response before entering. This option is the only one that shows consideration and respect for the resident's wishes and boundaries. Entering the room quickly (B) or talking loudly from the hallway (D) can be disruptive and intrusive to the resident's space. Leaving the door open (C) can also be disrespectful as it does not provide the resident with the same level of privacy that knocking and waiting for permission does.