Personal careQuestion 286 of 1700
A resident’s door is open. What should you do before you enter?
- Walk in quietly so you do not wake the resident
- Knock on the door
- Call out the resident’s first name from the hall
- Wait for the nurse to tell you to enter
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Correct answer: Knock on the door
Always knock, even when the door is open. This shows respect for privacy.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.4: Pre- and Post-Procedural Steps
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026