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

Answer

Wiping front to back (urethra toward anus) prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra and vagina, reducing urinary tract infection risk.

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

Complaints of bladder pressure with no urine draining into the catheter bag indicate possible obstruction and must be reported to the nurse.

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

The drainage bag must always be below the level of the bladder so that gravity assists urine flow and prevents backflow, which could cause infection.

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

Maintaining a closed drainage system prevents bacteria from entering the catheter and is the most important infection-prevention strategy for catheterized residents.

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

Answer

Proper technique includes wearing gloves, measuring output in a dedicated container, not contaminating the drain spout, and accurately documenting the output.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 5 2