CNA Basic Nursing Skills 1 2

Question 1

A bed-bound patient is at risk for pressure ulcers. What is the MOST important nursing intervention to prevent skin breakdown?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours

Answer

Apply lotion to all bony prominences every hour

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Keep the patient in the same position for comfort

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Place a thick pillow under the patient's heels

Question 2

When repositioning a patient from their back to their side, the CNA should place a pillow:

Accepted Answer

Between the patient's knees and under the upper arm

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Under the patient's head only

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Behind the patient's back only

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Under both feet

Question 3

A resident's skin appears reddened over the sacrum but the skin is intact. The CNA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the nurse immediately

Answer

Apply a bandage over the area

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Continue the normal care routine

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Massage the reddened area vigorously

Question 4

Which position places a patient at the HIGHEST risk for developing a pressure ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Lying in the semi-Fowler's position for 4 hours without repositioning

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Sitting in a recliner chair for 20 minutes

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Ambulating with a walker twice a day

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Sitting upright at 90 degrees at mealtime

Question 5

When performing a skin inspection during repositioning, the CNA should pay SPECIAL attention to:

Accepted Answer

Bony prominences such as heels, sacrum, and hips

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The patient's hair and scalp only

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Only areas covered by clothing

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The patient's abdomen and chest

Question 6

A patient who weighs 200 lbs needs to be repositioned. The CNA cannot safely move the patient alone. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Ask another staff member for assistance before repositioning

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Ask the patient to assist and attempt the move alone

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Skip the repositioning and document it as completed

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Wait until the next scheduled repositioning time