Basic Nursing Skills 13 Flashcards
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A resident with diabetes has a foot wound that appears infected. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the wound to the nurse without applying any treatment
CNAs are not authorized to treat wounds; infected wounds in diabetic residents must be reported immediately to the nurse.
When assisting a resident with a hearing aid, the CNA should check that the device is:
Answer: Clean, properly inserted, and the battery is functioning
Hearing aids should be clean, correctly seated in the ear canal, and have a working battery to function properly.
After a resident uses a bedpan, the CNA should first:
Answer: Wash hands, then help the resident with perineal care, then empty and clean the bedpan
Hand hygiene is performed first, then perineal care is provided to the resident before the CNA handles the soiled bedpan.
A resident's blood pressure is 158/96 mmHg during routine vital signs. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the reading to the nurse immediately
An elevated blood pressure reading is abnormal and must be reported to the nurse promptly for clinical evaluation.
To prevent contractures in a bedridden resident, the CNA should:
Answer: Perform range-of-motion exercises as directed in the care plan
Regular range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and prevent the permanent shortening of muscles and tendons (contractures).
A resident receiving oxygen via nasal cannula complains that the tubing is irritating their nose. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the complaint to the nurse and apply a water-soluble lubricant if directed
Skin irritation from nasal cannulas should be reported; a water-soluble lubricant may be applied per facility policy but requires nurse guidance.
Which situation requires the CNA to use full contact precautions (gown and gloves)?
Answer: Providing care to a resident with a C. difficile infection
C. difficile is spread by contact with spores on surfaces and requires gown and gloves for all care activities.