CNA Basic Nursing Skills 15 2

Question 1

Which statement BEST describes what causes a stroke (cerebrovascular accident)?

Accepted Answer

Interrupted blood flow to part of the brain, causing brain cell death

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A rapid drop in blood pressure due to excessive fluid intake

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An electrical disturbance in the brain causing seizure activity

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Inflammation of the brain tissue due to viral infection

Question 2

A resident suddenly cannot speak, has facial drooping on one side, and cannot lift one arm. The CNA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Call a code or emergency response immediately — these are signs of an acute stroke

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Help the patient to bed and monitor for improvement

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Ask the patient to take deep breaths and try speaking again

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Document the observations and notify the nurse at the next round

Question 3

A resident who had a stroke now has left-sided hemiplegia. When assisting the resident to walk with a gait belt, the CNA should position themselves:

Accepted Answer

On the resident's weaker (left) side to support and protect against falls to that side

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Directly in front of the resident to pull them forward

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On the resident's stronger (right) side, walking slightly behind

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Behind the resident and push them forward gently

Question 4

A stroke patient has left-sided neglect (unilateral neglect). This means the patient:

Accepted Answer

Has difficulty perceiving or responding to stimuli on the left side of their body or environment

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Is refusing care on purpose and should be encouraged more firmly

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Has complete paralysis on the left side with no sensation

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Has visual problems that affect only nighttime vision

Question 5

Which activity should the CNA encourage to support rehabilitation after a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging the patient to use the affected limb in functional tasks as much as possible

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Complete bedrest until the patient regains full strength

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Performing all activities for the patient to conserve their energy for healing

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Restricting the patient to passive range of motion only until cleared by the physician

Question 6

Which risk factor is MOST commonly associated with stroke?

Accepted Answer

Poorly controlled hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Regular moderate exercise

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High dietary fiber intake

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Regular aspirin use as prescribed by a physician