CNA Basic Nursing Skills 5

Question 1

When calculating total fluid intake during a 24 hour period, all of the following should be included EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Any eye or skin ointments that are absorbed

Answer

When calculating fluid intake, you include all liquids consumed orally, administered intravenously, or any food items that become liquid at room temperature (like pudding). Eye or skin ointments are topical medications that are absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes, but they do not contribute to the body's fluid balance in the same way as ingested or infused liquids.

Question 2

A patient has just finished taking a cold beverage. How long should you wait before taking an oral temperature?

Accepted Answer

15-20 minutes

Answer

Consuming hot or cold food or beverages can temporarily alter the temperature of the oral cavity. To ensure an accurate oral temperature reading, it is essential to wait 15-20 minutes after a patient has had anything to eat or drink. This allows the mouth temperature to return to its baseline.

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate task for the nurse aide?

Accepted Answer

Participating in resident care plan conferences

Answer

Nurse aides are integral members of the healthcare team and their observations about a resident's daily needs and preferences are crucial for developing an effective care plan. Participating in care plan conferences allows them to provide valuable input. The other tasks listed (changing sterile dressings, giving medications, taking physician orders) are outside the scope of practice for a CNA.

Question 4

In Long Term Care Facilities, which shift usually gets the residents ready for their appointments, X-rays, etc.?

Accepted Answer

7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Answer

The 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. shift is typically the busiest for resident activities and appointments. During this shift, residents are usually woken, assisted with morning care, given breakfast, and prepared for any daytime appointments, diagnostic tests, or therapies that commonly occur during business hours.

Question 5

To help prevent resident falls, the nurse aide should

Accepted Answer

Leave residents’ beds at the lowest level when care is complete.

Answer

Leaving a resident's bed in the lowest position after care is completed is a critical fall prevention strategy. This minimizes the distance a resident would fall if they were to accidentally roll out of bed or attempt to get out unassisted, thereby reducing the risk and severity of injury.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 5