CommunicationQuestion 7 of 1700
What should you do at the start of your shift to be ready for your assignment?
- Wait until residents call for help to start
- Ask each family what care is needed today
- Check the supply room before reading any plans
- Review the plans of care for each of your residents
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Correct answer: Review the plans of care for each of your residents
The plan of care tells you what each resident needs, so you review it first.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026