A CNA exam story · Scope of practice
Which task is outside the usual CNA role unless specially allowed by state law and facility policy?
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C. Giving an injection
Nurse aides perform assigned nursing-related tasks; medication administration and injections generally require licensed or specially authorized personnel.
Remember: If it requires nursing judgment or medication administration, stop and ask.
Source: 42 CFR 483.35 nursing services