CNA CNA Patient Care & Basic Nursing Skills

Question 1

What is the correct order for performing hand hygiene as a CNA before and after patient care?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soap, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry

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Dry, soap, scrub 10 seconds, rinse, dry

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Wet, rinse, soap, scrub 5 seconds, dry

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Soap, wet, scrub 30 seconds, air dry

Question 2

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, where should the cuff be placed?

Accepted Answer

About 1 inch above the elbow crease

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Over the wrist joint

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Directly over the elbow crease

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On the upper forearm near the wrist

Question 3

A CNA is preparing to take an oral temperature. Which temperature range is considered normal for an adult?

Accepted Answer

97.6°F – 99.6°F

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96.0°F – 97.5°F

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100.0°F – 101.0°F

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95.0°F – 96.5°F

Question 4

Which pulse site is most commonly used by CNAs during routine vital sign measurement?

Accepted Answer

Radial pulse

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Apical pulse

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Carotid pulse

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Femoral pulse

Question 5

When positioning a patient in Fowler's position, the head of the bed should be elevated to what angle?

Accepted Answer

45–60 degrees

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10–15 degrees

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20–30 degrees

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80–90 degrees

Question 6

A CNA notices a patient's urine output is only 100 mL in 8 hours. This should be reported because it may indicate:

Accepted Answer

Oliguria, a sign of possible kidney dysfunction

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Normal hydration

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Polyuria, a sign of diabetes

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Adequate fluid balance