CNA Basic Nursing Skills 8 2

Question 1

A resident tells the CNA their pain level is 7 out of 10. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Report the pain level and description to the nurse promptly

Answer

Pain is the fifth vital sign. A rating of 7/10 is significant and must be reported to the nurse immediately for evaluation and pain management intervention.

Question 2

What non-pharmacological comfort measure is appropriate for a resident with mild joint pain?

Accepted Answer

Repositioning the resident to a more comfortable position

Answer

Repositioning is a safe, non-pharmacological comfort measure within the CNA's scope of practice that can reduce positional pain and pressure.

Question 3

Why is documenting the location and quality of a resident's pain important?

Accepted Answer

It helps the nurse and physician identify possible causes and choose appropriate treatment

Answer

Detailed pain documentation — location, quality, onset, and scale rating — provides diagnostic information that enables appropriate clinical decision-making.

Question 4

A cognitively impaired resident is unable to verbally report pain. Which behavioral signs may indicate pain?

Accepted Answer

Grimacing, guarding a body part, restlessness, crying, or changes in usual behavior

Answer

Behavioral indicators such as facial grimacing, guarding, moaning, restlessness, and behavioral changes are used to assess pain in non-verbal residents.

Question 5

Which comfort measure should ONLY be performed after a specific nursing or physician order?

Accepted Answer

Applying a heating pad to an injured area

Answer

Applying a heating pad requires a physician's or nurse's order because improper heat application can cause burns, particularly in residents with reduced sensation or circulation problems.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 8 2