CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1 2

Question 1

A resident is in a semi-Fowler's position. The head of the bed is elevated to approximately:

Accepted Answer

30 to 45 degrees

Answer

Semi-Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed to 30-45 degrees, which is commonly used for residents with respiratory issues, tube feedings, or to prevent aspiration.

Question 2

The medical term for difficulty swallowing is:

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia

Answer

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, which is common in residents who have had a stroke, Parkinson's disease, or head and neck cancer.

Question 3

A resident with a urinary catheter complains of burning and urgency. The catheter bag shows cloudy, dark urine with a strong odor. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the findings to the charge nurse immediately, as these may indicate a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)

Answer

Cloudy, dark, malodorous urine combined with burning and urgency in a catheterized resident are signs of a possible CAUTI requiring immediate nursing assessment.

Question 4

When measuring and recording urinary output, the CNA should measure output:

Accepted Answer

Precisely, using a graduated measuring container and recording in milliliters (mL)

Answer

Urinary output must be measured precisely using a graduated container and recorded in milliliters to provide accurate information for the medical team.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct procedure for applying an elastic (Ace) bandage to a resident's leg?

Accepted Answer

Start at the foot and wrap upward toward the knee, overlapping each turn by one-half to two-thirds the width of the bandage

Answer

Elastic bandages should always be applied from distal (foot) to proximal (knee/thigh), which promotes venous return and prevents blood from pooling in the extremity.