CNA Basic Nursing Skills 18 2

Question 1

Which technique is MOST important to prevent injury to the CNA when assisting a patient to stand?

Accepted Answer

Using proper body mechanics: bending at the knees, keeping the back straight, and staying close to the patient

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Using only arm strength to lift the patient upward

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Standing behind the patient and pushing up from under the arms

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Pulling the patient up by the wrists to distribute force evenly

Question 2

When assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

At a 45-degree angle on the patient's stronger side with the brakes locked

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At a 90-degree angle directly in front of the bed

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Behind the patient against the wall to prevent rolling

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On the patient's weaker side to challenge and strengthen that side

Question 3

A patient uses a quad cane for ambulation assistance. On which side should the CNA walk when guiding this patient?

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weaker side, slightly behind them

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On the side with the cane, between the patient and the cane

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Directly in front, walking backward to monitor the patient's face

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On the patient's stronger side to prevent over-reliance on the cane

Question 4

How should a gait belt be applied before assisting a patient to stand?

Accepted Answer

Around the patient's waist over clothing with enough room to fit two fingers under the belt

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Around the patient's neck for maximum security

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Around the patient's thighs to guide their legs during standing

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Over the patient's hospital gown at the chest level

Question 5

During ambulation, a patient suddenly becomes dizzy and starts to lose balance. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Ease the patient to the floor in a controlled manner to prevent an uncontrolled fall

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Support the patient and attempt to walk them quickly to the nearest chair

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Hold the patient upright by pulling their arms until help arrives

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Call for help loudly while releasing the patient to run for assistance

Question 6

What is the CORRECT method for assisting a patient from a seated position to standing?

Accepted Answer

Have the patient scoot to the chair edge, place feet flat, lean forward, and assist to stand using the gait belt

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Pull the patient up by clasping both their hands and leaning back

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Lift the patient under the arms from behind in a quick single motion

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Hold the patient by one arm and pull upward while they push from the chair