Basic Nursing Skills 14 Flashcards
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The nurse delegates catheter care to the CNA. When performing perineal care on a female resident with an indwelling catheter, the CNA should clean:
Answer: From the meatus outward along the catheter tubing
Clean from the urethral meatus outward along the catheter for at least 4 inches to prevent introducing bacteria.
A resident's urinary drainage bag is full. The CNA should empty it and document which measurement?
Answer: The output in milliliters (mL)
Urinary output is measured and documented in milliliters as part of intake and output (I&O) monitoring.
Which observation about a resident's urine should be reported to the nurse IMMEDIATELY?
Answer: Slightly cloudy appearance with strong odor
Cloudy urine with a strong odor may indicate a urinary tract infection and requires prompt reporting.
When providing oral care for an unconscious resident, the CNA should position the resident in which way to prevent aspiration?
Answer: Flat supine with head turned to the side
Turning the head to the side allows fluids to drain and prevents aspiration in unconscious residents.
How often should the CNA reposition a bedbound resident to prevent pressure injuries?
Answer: Every 1-2 hours
Repositioning every 1-2 hours relieves pressure on bony prominences and prevents pressure injury formation.
A resident receiving tube feedings should have the head of the bed elevated to at least what degree during and after feedings?
Answer: 30 degrees
Elevating the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees during and after tube feedings prevents aspiration.
When counting a resident's respirations, the CNA should count for how long to get an accurate rate?
Answer: 60 seconds (one full minute)
Respirations should be counted for a full 60 seconds because respiratory rates can be irregular.