Basic Nursing Skills 13 Flashcards
7 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Basic Nursing Skills 13 flashcards as text
The correct technique for applying an elastic (ACE) bandage to a resident's leg is:
Answer: Overlap each layer by half the bandage width from distal to proximal
Elastic bandages are applied distal to proximal with 50% overlap to promote venous return and prevent constriction.
A resident states, 'I haven't had a bowel movement in four days.' The CNA should:
Answer: Encourage extra water intake and report the complaint to the nurse
Reporting constipation allows the nurse to assess the resident and order appropriate interventions; CNAs cannot administer medications.
Which observation about a wound dressing should be reported to the nurse immediately?
Answer: Dressing has green, foul-smelling drainage
Green, foul-smelling drainage indicates possible infection and requires prompt nursing assessment.
A resident is in the left lateral (side-lying) position. To prevent a pressure injury, a pillow should be placed:
Answer: Between the knees and ankles
Placing a pillow between the knees and ankles prevents bony prominences from pressing against each other and causing pressure injuries.
When measuring and recording intake, which item is counted as fluid intake?
Answer: Ice cream
Ice cream melts at room temperature and is counted as approximately half its volume in fluid intake.
A resident with a urinary catheter reports burning, pain, and a strong urge to urinate. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the symptoms to the nurse immediately
These symptoms suggest a possible catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), which requires immediate nursing assessment.
The purpose of using a transfer belt (gait belt) when assisting a resident to walk is to:
Answer: Provide a secure grip to guide and support the resident safely
A gait belt gives the CNA a firm, safe handhold to guide and stabilize the resident during transfers and ambulation.