CNA Patient Care Procedure

Question 1

Before performing any care procedure on a resident, what should a CNA always do?

Accepted Answer

Identify the resident by checking their ID band and confirming their name

Answer

Read the care plan in the break room

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Ask a co-worker who the resident is

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Begin the procedure and verify the resident's name afterward

Question 2

When transferring a resident from bed to a wheelchair, which principle should guide the CNA's technique?

Accepted Answer

Use proper body mechanics: wide base, bent knees, straight back, and pivot

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Use upper body strength to lift the resident quickly

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Twist the torso to swing the resident into the wheelchair

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Ask the resident to stand on their own without assistance

Question 3

How frequently should a CNA reposition a bedridden resident to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every two hours

Answer

Once per shift

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Every 4–6 hours

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Only when the resident requests it

Question 4

When measuring and recording urine output, what unit of measurement does the CNA use?

Accepted Answer

Milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cc)

Answer

Ounces (oz)

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Liters only (L)

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Cups

Question 5

A resident's care plan indicates they require a partial bed bath. How should the CNA proceed?

Accepted Answer

Focus on the face, hands, underarms, back, and perineal area as directed in the care plan

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Bathe the entire body as they would for a complete bath

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Clean only the face and hands

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Skip the bath entirely and document it as completed

Question 6

What action must a CNA always take after completing a care procedure?

Accepted Answer

Document the care provided accurately and in a timely manner

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Tell the next shift verbally so they know what was done

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Wait until the end of the shift to document all care at once

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Ask the charge nurse to document on the CNA's behalf