Basic Nursing Skills 12 Flashcards

When a resident is on a thickened-liquid diet, which beverage requires thickening before serving?

Answer: Plain water

Plain water is a thin liquid and must be thickened for residents on thickened-liquid diets to prevent aspiration.

The correct technique for removing a soiled isolation gown is to:

Answer: Roll it inward with the contaminated side inside, then discard

Rolling the gown inward keeps contaminated surfaces contained and prevents spreading pathogens during removal.

A patient's blood pressure is 148/92 mmHg. The CNA's appropriate action is to:

Answer: Report the reading to the nurse immediately

An elevated blood pressure reading must be reported to the nurse promptly so clinical judgment can be applied.

When positioning a patient in the left lateral (side-lying) position, where should a pillow be placed to maintain alignment?

Answer: Between the knees and under the top arm

Pillows between the knees and under the top arm maintain spinal alignment and reduce pressure on bony prominences.

A resident with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during a bath. The best CNA response is to:

Answer: Pause, speak calmly, and offer reassurance before continuing

Pausing and using calm, reassuring communication helps de-escalate agitation in residents with dementia.

Which finding during a skin inspection should the CNA report to the nurse as a potential early pressure injury?

Answer: Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence

Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence is a Stage 1 pressure injury and requires immediate nursing assessment.

When assisting a visually impaired patient to walk, the CNA should:

Answer: Walk beside and slightly ahead, letting the patient hold the CNA's arm

The sighted guide technique has the patient hold the CNA's arm just above the elbow while the CNA walks slightly ahead.