CNA Basic Nursing Skills 10 2

Question 1

While making an occupied bed, the CNA notices the mattress has a visible stain and odor. What is the PRIORITY action?

Accepted Answer

Report the mattress condition to the charge nurse before continuing

Answer

Cover the mattress with extra blankets

Answer

Complete bed-making and report the issue after the shift

Answer

Place a plastic bag over the mattress

Question 2

When changing bed linens for a patient with limited mobility, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Fan-fold linens to the center of the bed and roll the patient to work side-by-side

Answer

Remove all linens at once before repositioning the patient

Answer

Have the patient stand at the bedside while the entire bed is changed

Answer

Always change linens only when the patient is out of the room

Question 3

A patient reports that the side rail was not raised after the CNA left the room. What is the SIGNIFICANCE of this?

Accepted Answer

A lowered side rail increases the risk of the patient falling out of bed

Answer

Side rails are only for patient comfort, so it is not important

Answer

Side rails are always raised for all patients regardless of orders

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The patient can raise side rails independently, so it is the patient's responsibility

Question 4

What is the correct method for handling soiled bed linens to prevent infection?

Accepted Answer

Roll soiled linens inward (soiled side in) and carry away from the body

Answer

Shake linens briskly to remove debris before placing in hamper

Answer

Hold linens close to the uniform while carrying to the hamper

Answer

Stack soiled linens neatly on a chair until the end of the shift

Question 5

Which bed position is MOST appropriate when a patient is not eating, receiving care, or being transferred?

Accepted Answer

Lowest position with the bed in a flat, locked position and call light within reach

Answer

High Fowler's with the side rails down

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Trendelenburg position with foot of bed elevated

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Semi-Fowler's with the overbed table raised

Question 6

When a side rail is found broken or non-functional, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Document the issue and report it to the charge nurse immediately so maintenance can be called

Answer

Tie the side rail in place with a strip of sheet

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Continue care and report it at the end of the shift

Answer

Have the patient keep one hand on the rail at all times