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

Repositioning every 2 hours relieves prolonged pressure on bony prominences, which is the primary cause of pressure ulcers in immobile patients.

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

Answer

Pillows between the knees and under the upper arm prevent bony prominences from pressing against each other and maintain spinal alignment in the side-lying position.

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

Persistent redness over a bony prominence is a Stage 1 pressure injury warning sign and must be reported to the nurse right away for assessment and intervention.

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

Answer

Remaining in any one position for 4 hours without repositioning severely restricts blood flow to compressed tissues, greatly increasing pressure ulcer risk.

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

Answer

Bony prominences like the heels, sacrum, coccyx, and hips bear the most pressure when a patient is immobile and are the most common sites for pressure injuries.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 1 2