CNA Basic Nursing Skills 3

Question 1

Which technique is used to clean a wound from the center outward?

Accepted Answer

Circular from inner to outer edge

Answer

Wounds are cleaned using circular strokes moving from the center outward to prevent contaminating clean tissue with microorganisms from the surrounding skin.

Question 2

A reddened, intact skin area over a bony prominence that does not blanch when pressed is classified as which stage of pressure injury?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1

Answer

A Stage 1 pressure injury is characterized by intact skin with non-blanchable redness, often over a bony prominence.

Question 3

What is the purpose of applying a dry sterile dressing to a wound?

Accepted Answer

To protect the wound from contamination and absorb drainage

Answer

A dry sterile dressing protects the wound from contamination and absorbs any drainage, promoting a clean environment for healing.

Question 4

When should a CNA report a wound change to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

When there is increased drainage, odor, redness, or swelling

Answer

Signs of infection or worsening — including increased drainage, odor, redness, or swelling — must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 5

Why must the CNA reposition residents with limited mobility at least every two hours?

Accepted Answer

To prevent pressure injuries by relieving pressure on bony prominences

Answer

Repositioning every two hours relieves sustained pressure on bony prominences, which reduces tissue ischemia and prevents pressure injuries.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 3