Basic Nursing Skills 12 Flashcards
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When applying a cold pack to a patient's injury, what is the maximum recommended application time to prevent tissue damage?
Answer: 20 minutes
Cold packs should be applied for no more than 20 minutes at a time to prevent frostbite and tissue damage.
A patient who uses a hearing aid tells the CNA the device is not working. What should the CNA check first?
Answer: Check and replace the battery
A dead or weak battery is the most common cause of hearing aid malfunction and should be checked first.
When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the CNA should stop immediately if the patient:
Answer: Reports pain or resistance is felt in the joint
Pain or resistance during ROM exercises indicates possible injury risk, and the CNA must stop and report to the nurse.
Which action is correct when measuring and recording urinary output from a urinal?
Answer: Measure at eye level using a graduated container
Measuring at eye level with a graduated container ensures an accurate reading by eliminating parallax error.
A resident's advance directive states they do not want CPR. The resident becomes unresponsive. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Call for the nurse and follow the documented care plan
The CNA must respect the resident's legal advance directive by calling the nurse and following the established do-not-resuscitate care plan.
When shaving a male resident with a safety razor, the CNA should shave in which direction?
Answer: In the direction of hair growth
Shaving in the direction of hair growth reduces irritation and the risk of cuts or razor burn.
A patient on droplet precautions requires assistance. Which PPE must the CNA wear before entering the room?
Answer: Surgical mask and gloves
Droplet precautions require a surgical mask and gloves at minimum to protect against respiratory droplets.