Basic Nursing Skills 11 Flashcards
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When performing perineal care on a female resident, the CNA should clean in which direction?
Answer: Front to back
Cleaning front to back prevents introducing bacteria from the rectal area into the urethral or vaginal areas.
A resident has a urinary catheter. The CNA notices the drainage bag is full. What is the priority action?
Answer: Empty the drainage bag and document the output
A full drainage bag should be emptied and the output measured and recorded to maintain proper urine flow and prevent backflow.
Which technique is used to prevent wrinkles in a bedridden resident's bed linens?
Answer: Making a mitered corner
Mitered corners keep bed linens tight and wrinkle-free, reducing pressure points that can lead to skin breakdown.
A resident tells the CNA their new hearing aid is whistling. What should the CNA do first?
Answer: Remove and clean the hearing aid, then reinsert it
Whistling in a hearing aid is often caused by improper fit or a blocked earmold; cleaning and reinserting it often resolves the issue.
When assisting a resident with a cane, the CNA should position themselves on which side?
Answer: The weaker side
The CNA stands on the resident's weaker side to provide support where the resident is least stable.
What is the correct water temperature for a resident's bath or shower?
Answer: 100–105°F (38–41°C)
Water temperature of 100–105°F is warm and comfortable without risking scalding, especially important for residents with reduced sensation.
A resident's dentures are removed at night. Where should they be stored?
Answer: In a labeled denture cup with water or denture solution
Dentures should be stored in water or denture-soaking solution in a labeled cup to prevent them from drying out or being misplaced.