CNA Basic Nursing Skills 5 2

Question 1

When providing perineal care to a female resident, which direction should the CNA wipe?

Accepted Answer

Front to back

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Back to front

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In a circular motion

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Side to side

Question 2

What is a common sign that a resident's urinary catheter may be blocked?

Accepted Answer

The resident complains of lower abdominal pressure and no urine is draining

Answer

The urine is pale yellow and clear

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The drainage bag is nearly full and the resident is comfortable

Answer

The tubing is looped on the bed

Question 3

How should the urinary drainage bag be positioned relative to the resident's bladder?

Accepted Answer

Below the level of the bladder

Answer

At the same level as the bladder

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Above the level of the bladder

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Position does not matter

Question 4

What is the most important action a CNA can take to prevent urinary tract infections in catheterized residents?

Accepted Answer

Keep the catheter tubing free of kinks and maintain a closed drainage system

Answer

Change the catheter daily

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Open the drainage system regularly to flush the tubing

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Keep the resident on bed rest

Question 5

When emptying a urinary drainage bag, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Wear gloves, use a clean measuring container, avoid touching the drain spout to the container, and document output

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Pour urine directly into the toilet without measuring

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Remove and discard the entire drainage bag after emptying

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Empty the bag into the same container used for other residents to save time

Question 6

A resident with a urinary catheter reports burning at the catheter insertion site. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report this finding to the nurse promptly

Answer

Reassure the resident that this is normal with catheters

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Apply ice to the area

Answer

Reposition the catheter tubing