CNA CNA Patient Care & Basic Nursing Skills 2

Question 1

Which technique should a CNA use when assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

Use a gait belt and bend at the knees

Answer

Using a gait belt and bending at the knees protects both the CNA's back and the patient's safety during transfers.

Question 2

When providing perineal care for a female patient, the CNA should clean:

Accepted Answer

Front to back using a clean stroke each time

Answer

Perineal care for female patients must always proceed front to back (urethra toward rectum) to prevent introducing rectal bacteria into the urinary tract.

Question 3

A patient develops a stage II pressure injury. Which finding best describes a stage II pressure injury?

Accepted Answer

Partial-thickness skin loss with a shallow open wound

Answer

A stage II pressure injury involves partial-thickness skin loss presenting as a shallow open wound with a pink or red wound bed, without slough.

Question 4

What is the correct respiratory rate range considered normal for an adult at rest?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

A normal adult respiratory rate at rest is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range should be reported to a nurse.

Question 5

When applying a sequential compression device (SCD), the CNA's primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by promoting venous blood return

Answer

SCDs apply intermittent pneumatic compression to the legs to simulate the muscle pump action that promotes venous return and prevents DVT formation.

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CNA CNA Patient Care & Basic Nursing Skills 2