Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Prometric Practice Exam

What type of information would you find in a resident care plan?

1. The resident's favorite activities

2. Assistance required by the resident when walking

3. The resident's dietary preferences

4. Staffing schedules for caregivers

The correct answer is: Assistance required by the resident when walking

In a resident care plan, the primary focus is on the individualized needs and assistance required by the resident to ensure their health and well-being. This includes specific details about the level and type of support needed for activities such as walking, which is crucial for maintaining mobility and preventing falls. This component of the care plan is tailored to the resident's unique capabilities and limitations, providing a guideline for caregivers to follow in order to deliver appropriate and effective assistance. The other options provide useful insights into the resident’s lifestyle and preferences but do not represent the core function of a care plan. While knowing a resident's favorite activities and dietary preferences can enhance their quality of life, these considerations are generally secondary to the primary objective of addressing health-related needs and assistance levels. Staffing schedules, meanwhile, deal with the management of caregiver resources and do not pertain to the individualized care framework intended for each resident.