CNA Basic Nursing Skills 9 2

Question 1

What does the CNA's role regarding medications primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

Observing and reporting side effects of medications and assisting residents in taking them in some states under specific delegation

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Administering oral medications to residents as part of routine care

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Crushing medications and mixing them with food without nursing authorization

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Preparing and drawing up injectable medications

Question 2

A resident on a diuretic medication suddenly has very low blood pressure. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Keep the resident lying or sitting safely and report to the nurse immediately

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Give the resident extra salt with meals

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Have the resident stand up slowly and walk it off

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Wait to see if the blood pressure improves before notifying anyone

Question 3

Which observation suggests a resident may be experiencing a side effect from an anticoagulant (blood thinner)?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained bruising, prolonged bleeding from a small cut, or blood in urine or stool

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Increased appetite and energy

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Improved skin color and circulation

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Decreased blood pressure

Question 4

A resident reports nausea shortly after taking a new medication. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the nausea to the nurse as a possible medication side effect

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Tell the resident it is normal and will pass

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Give the resident antacids from the medication cart

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Have the resident skip the next dose

Question 5

What should the CNA do if they discover a resident's medication was not picked up from the medication cart by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Report the missed medication to the nurse immediately

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Administer it themselves so the resident does not miss a dose

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Discard it to prevent confusion

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Administer it at the next scheduled time without telling anyone

Question 6

A resident who takes a beta-blocker medication has a resting heart rate of 48 beats per minute. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the nurse for assessment, as this is below the normal range

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Begin CPR

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Reassure the resident that this is expected with the medication

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Ask the resident if they want to stop taking the medication