Basic Nursing Skills 11 Flashcards
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Which pulse site is routinely used by CNAs to measure a resident's pulse rate?
Answer: Radial artery
The radial pulse at the wrist is the most accessible and most commonly used site for routine pulse measurement by CNAs.
A resident is on a thickened-liquid diet. The CNA should offer which beverage?
Answer: Nectar-consistency apple juice
Nectar-consistency liquids are thickened to reduce aspiration risk for residents with dysphagia.
Which observation about a wound should be reported to the nurse immediately?
Answer: Red streaks extending from the wound
Red streaks (lymphangitis) spreading from a wound indicate a serious infection spreading through the lymphatic system and require urgent attention.
When applying a non-sterile bandage to a resident's arm, the CNA should wrap from which direction?
Answer: Distal to proximal (fingertips toward the body)
Wrapping from distal to proximal (toward the heart) promotes venous return and prevents fluid accumulation in the extremity.
A resident's oxygen saturation reads 91%. What is the appropriate CNA action?
Answer: Report the reading to the nurse promptly
Normal SpO2 is 95–100%; a reading of 91% is below normal and must be reported to the nurse for further assessment.
The purpose of a draw sheet (pull sheet) in repositioning a resident is to:
Answer: Reduce friction and shear forces on the skin
A draw sheet reduces friction and shearing forces on fragile skin when repositioning a resident, helping prevent skin breakdown.
When measuring urinary output, the CNA records the amount in:
Answer: Milliliters (mL)
Urinary output is measured and documented in milliliters (mL) for consistency and accuracy in medical records.