Basic Nursing Skills 2

Question 1

When preparing to take a patient's vital signs, what is the first step a CNA should perform?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and introduce yourself to the patient

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Check the equipment for proper functioning

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Position the patient in a comfortable position

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Document the previous vital signs

Question 2

A patient's blood pressure reading is 180/100 mmHg. What should the CNA do first?

Accepted Answer

Retake the blood pressure to verify the reading

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Immediately call the doctor

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Document the reading and continue with other tasks

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Give the patient water and have them rest

Question 3

When assisting a patient with ambulation who becomes dizzy, what is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Help the patient sit or lie down immediately

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Continue walking slowly to reach the destination

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Leave the patient standing and get help

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Hold the patient tighter and move faster

Question 4

What is the correct technique for measuring oral temperature with a digital thermometer?

Accepted Answer

Place under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket

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Place under the tongue in the front of the mouth

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Place between the cheek and gum

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Have the patient hold it with their lips only

Question 5

A patient is on intake and output monitoring. Which of the following should be measured as intake?

Accepted Answer

All oral fluids, IV fluids, and foods that become liquid at room temperature

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Only water and juice that the patient drinks

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Only IV fluids administered by nursing staff

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Oral medications and water used to take pills

Question 6

When making an occupied bed, what is the most important safety consideration?

Accepted Answer

Raising the bed rails on the side opposite to where you're working

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Working quickly to minimize patient discomfort

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Keeping the bed in the lowest position throughout

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Removing all pillows to make the process easier

Question 7

What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?

Accepted Answer

12-20 breaths per minute

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8-12 breaths per minute

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20-30 breaths per minute

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30-40 breaths per minute

Question 8

When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, what should the CNA do first?

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair brakes and position it beside the bed

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Position the wheelchair at the foot of the bed

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Apply a gait belt to the patient

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Help the patient to a sitting position

Question 9

A patient asks the CNA about their diagnosis and prognosis. How should the CNA respond?

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient to speak with their nurse or doctor

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Explain the diagnosis in simple terms

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Tell the patient to ask their family members

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Look up the information in the patient's chart

Question 10

What is the proper method for measuring urine output from a urinary catheter?

Accepted Answer

Empty the drainage bag completely and measure the total

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Estimate the amount by looking at the drainage bag

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Measure only the urine produced in the last hour

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Use the markings on the drainage bag for measurement