CNA Basic Nursing Skills 7

Question 1

The purpose for padding side rails on the client’s bed is to

Accepted Answer

protect the client from injury

Answer

Padding side rails on a client's bed is a safety measure specifically implemented to prevent injuries. The padding acts as a cushion, protecting the client from bumping against the hard rails, especially if they are restless, prone to seizures, or at risk of falling out of bed. It is a crucial part of creating a safe environment for patients.

Question 2

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?

Accepted Answer

Prosthesis

Answer

A prosthesis is an artificial device designed to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, joint, or organ. Its purpose is to restore some of the function or appearance of the lost body part. Examples include prosthetic legs, arms, or even artificial heart valves.

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?

Accepted Answer

300 cc

Answer

Urinary output is typically measured in milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cc), which are equivalent units (1 mL = 1 cc). While 1 quart, 40 oz, and 2 cups are valid measurements of volume, 300 cc is the only option presented in the standard unit for medical fluid measurement. It represents a specific and common quantity for recording urinary output.

Question 4

To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client’s

Accepted Answer

upper thigh

Answer

Taping a male client's catheter tube to the upper thigh is a standard procedure to prevent accidental dislodgement or pulling of the catheter. This placement helps to secure the tube, reduce tension on the urethra, and minimize the risk of injury or discomfort when the client moves or is turned. It ensures the catheter remains in place safely.

Question 5

Clean bed linen placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be

Accepted Answer

put in the dirty linen container

Answer

Any clean bed linen brought into a client's room, even if unused, is considered contaminated once it has entered the patient environment. To prevent the spread of microorganisms and maintain infection control standards, it must be treated as dirty linen and placed in the designated dirty linen container. It should never be returned to the clean linen closet or used for another client.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 7