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

A stained, malodorous mattress may harbor pathogens and requires nursing or environmental services attention before bedding is changed; the nurse should be notified promptly.

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

Fan-folding linens to the center and making one side of the bed before rolling the patient allows the bed to be changed safely with minimal patient movement.

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 a fall prevention device; leaving them lowered without clinical justification exposes an at-risk patient to serious injury from an unassisted fall.

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

Rolling soiled linens inward contains pathogens within the fold, and carrying them away from the uniform prevents cross-contamination of the CNA's clothing.

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

When a patient is at rest and no care is being provided, the bed should be in its lowest position to minimize fall injury risk, flat, locked, and with the call light accessible.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 10 2