CNA Basic Nursing Skills 19 2

Question 1

What is the recommended schedule for repositioning a patient who is chair-bound (sitting in a wheelchair) to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 15–30 minutes using weight shifts or position changes

Answer

Chair-bound patients should perform or be assisted with weight shifts every 15–30 minutes because the ischial tuberosities bear concentrated pressure in a seated position, making pressure injuries develop more rapidly than in bed.

Question 2

A resident in a nursing home is found lying on their back with their head flat. The CNA is preparing to reposition them on their side. Which step should be done FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and put on gloves if needed, explain the procedure to the patient, and lower the bed to a safe working height

Answer

Before repositioning, the CNA must perform hand hygiene, don gloves if needed, explain the procedure, and set the bed to the correct working height — patient communication and safety preparation come first.

Question 3

Which of the following is a sign that a repositioning schedule may need to be INCREASED in frequency?

Accepted Answer

The patient asks to be repositioned more often than scheduled

Answer

If a patient requests more frequent repositioning, it may indicate they are experiencing discomfort or that the current interval is allowing excessive pressure to develop — this should be reported to the nurse.

Question 4

What is the 30-degree lateral tilt position used for?

Accepted Answer

To provide a lateral position that avoids placing body weight directly on the trochanter, reducing pressure ulcer risk

Answer

The 30-degree lateral tilt places the patient on their side at 30 degrees rather than full 90-degree lateral, keeping weight off the trochanter and reducing pressure injury risk at the hip.

Question 5

A night-shift CNA finds a resident in the same position as when checked 3 hours ago. No documentation of repositioning during that time exists. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the patient, document the finding and action, and report it to the charge nurse

Answer

A missed repositioning schedule is a care error that must be reported to the charge nurse; the patient should be repositioned immediately, the skin assessed, and the incident documented accurately.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 19 2