CNA Basic Nursing Skills 6 2

Question 1

What position should a resident be in during mealtime to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright at 90 degrees or as close as possible

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Lying flat on their back

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Head of bed elevated to 30 degrees

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On their left side

Question 2

If a resident on a thickened-liquid diet receives a regular glass of water, what should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the regular water and offer a thickened beverage per the care plan

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Let the resident drink it since water is always safe

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Thicken it at the bedside with whatever is available

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Document it and report it at the end of the shift

Question 3

When assisting a resident who is partially dependent during feeding, what should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Offer small bites or sips, allow adequate time for chewing and swallowing, and check for pocketing

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Feed the resident quickly to complete care tasks efficiently

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Feed the resident while they are lying on their back to prevent spilling

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Alternate between solids and liquids with every bite regardless of the care plan

Question 4

A resident refuses to eat at mealtime. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, encourage the resident gently, and report it to the nurse

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Force-feed the resident to ensure adequate nutrition

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Remove the tray without offering an alternative

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Tell the resident they must eat or they will become ill

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'I&O' stand for in nursing documentation?

Accepted Answer

Intake and Output

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Input and Output

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Internal and Oral

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Intake and Outflow

Question 6

Which action is correct when a resident shows signs of choking while eating?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) if the resident cannot cough, speak, or breathe

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Give the resident water to wash the food down

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Pat the resident gently on the back while they are sitting

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Tilt the resident's head back and open the airway