CNA Basic Nursing Skills 7 2

Question 1

A resident on oxygen therapy has nasal cannula prongs that have become displaced. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the cannula prongs in the nostrils and adjust the tubing for comfort

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Remove the cannula entirely and notify the nurse to reapply it

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Increase the oxygen flow rate to compensate

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Leave it in place and document it at the end of the shift

Question 2

What is the CNA's primary responsibility regarding oxygen therapy?

Accepted Answer

Observing the resident for respiratory distress and reporting abnormalities to the nurse

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Adjusting oxygen flow rates as needed based on the resident's comfort

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Setting up and calibrating oxygen concentrators

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Deciding when to discontinue oxygen therapy

Question 3

What should the CNA do if a resident on oxygen becomes severely short of breath and cyanotic (blue lips)?

Accepted Answer

Elevate the head of the bed and call for the nurse immediately

Answer

Increase the oxygen flow rate immediately

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Give the resident a paper bag to breathe into

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Tell the resident to slow their breathing and relax

Question 4

Why is smoking prohibited in areas where oxygen is in use?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen is highly flammable and smoking creates a serious fire and explosion hazard

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Smoke activates fire alarms unnecessarily

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Smoking reduces the oxygen concentration in the room

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Hospital regulations prohibit smoking in any shared space

Question 5

When observing a resident's respirations, which finding should be reported immediately?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute with shallow depth

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Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute

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Regular breathing without audible sounds

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The resident takes a deep breath while sleeping

Question 6

A resident is using a pulse oximeter. What does the reading measure?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen in the blood

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Blood glucose levels

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Respiratory rate automatically

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Blood pressure