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

Identifying the resident before any procedure is a critical patient safety step. The CNA should check the resident's identification band and/or confirm their name to ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct person.

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

Answer

Safe body mechanics—including a wide base of support, keeping the back straight, bending at the knees, keeping the load close to the body, and pivoting rather than twisting—protect both the CNA and the resident from injury during transfers.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Every two hours

Answer

Bedridden residents should generally be repositioned every two hours to relieve sustained pressure on bony prominences. Pressure injuries can develop rapidly in immobile patients, and consistent repositioning is the primary prevention strategy.

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

Urine output and all fluid measurements in healthcare settings are measured in milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cc), which are equivalent. Accurate intake and output (I&O) recording requires consistent use of this unit.

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

Answer

A partial bed bath focuses on the face, hands, underarms, back, and perineal area. The CNA should explain the procedure to the resident, provide privacy, use warm water, and wash from clean to dirty areas to prevent spreading bacteria.

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CNA Patient Care Procedure