Basic Nursing Skills 1 Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Foley catheter care procedure?

Answer: To prevent urinary tract infection and skin breakdown

Foley catheter care cleans the perineal area and catheter tubing to prevent infection and protect surrounding skin.

A patient has a pressure injury on their coccyx. Which position change schedule is typically recommended to prevent worsening?

Answer: Every 2 hours

Repositioning every 2 hours relieves prolonged pressure on bony prominences and is the standard for pressure injury prevention.

When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the CNA should move each joint:

Answer: Only to the point of resistance or discomfort

Passive ROM should be performed gently to the point of resistance or mild discomfort to maintain joint mobility without causing injury.

A patient is on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL per day. The CNA's shift responsibility is to offer how much fluid across an 8-hour shift if divided equally?

Answer: 333 mL

1,000 mL divided over 3 shifts of 8 hours each equals approximately 333 mL per shift.

Which of the following actions best supports a patient's dignity during personal care?

Answer: Explaining each step before performing it and keeping the patient draped

Explaining each step and maintaining privacy with draping respects the patient's dignity and reduces anxiety during personal care.

The normal respiratory rate range for an adult at rest is:

Answer: 12–20 breaths per minute

A normal adult resting respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range should be reported.

When should a CNA perform hand hygiene during patient care?

Answer: Before and after each patient contact, and after removing gloves

Hand hygiene must occur before and after patient contact and after glove removal to break the chain of infection transmission.