Professional role and rightsQuestion 111 of 1700

You do not have the right equipment for a task. What should you do?

  1. Do not do the task, because it is unsafe without the right equipment
  2. Use whatever equipment is nearby, even if it is different
  3. Do the task faster to reduce the risk to the resident
  4. Ask the resident to help you manage without it
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Correct answer: Do not do the task, because it is unsafe without the right equipment

Lack of supplies means the task is unsafe.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.5: Scope of Practice

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026