Basic Nursing Skills 1 Flashcards
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A patient's call light goes on while you are providing care to another patient. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Ask a nearby staff member to check on the patient
Notifying a nearby staff member ensures the waiting patient's needs are addressed promptly without abandoning your current patient.
When applying a transfer belt (gait belt) to assist a patient in standing, where should the belt be placed?
Answer: Around the patient's waist over clothing
A transfer belt is placed around the patient's waist over clothing to provide a secure grip for safe transfer assistance.
A resident refuses to take a bath. What should the CNA do first?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and report it to the nurse for follow-up.
Which pulse site is most commonly used by CNAs for routine vital sign measurement?
Answer: Radial
The radial pulse at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used site for routine pulse measurement by CNAs.
How should a CNA position a patient who is at risk for aspiration during feeding?
Answer: Upright at 90 degrees or as high as tolerated
Feeding patients upright at 90 degrees uses gravity to move food safely toward the stomach and reduces aspiration risk.
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, what is the correct arm position?
Answer: At the level of the heart, supported
The arm must be at heart level and supported to obtain an accurate blood pressure reading.
A CNA notices a patient's urine is dark brown and has a strong odor. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Immediately report the observation to the nurse
Abnormal urine color and odor can indicate infection, dehydration, or other medical issues and must be reported to the nurse promptly.