Basic Nursing Skills 16 Flashcards

Which observation should a CNA report to the nurse when caring for a resident with a urinary catheter?

Answer: Cloudy urine with an unusual odor

Cloudy urine with an unusual odor may indicate a urinary tract infection and must be reported to the nurse.

A resident complains of sudden numbness and weakness on one side of their face and arm. The CNA should:

Answer: Call for the nurse immediately — this may be a stroke

Sudden one-sided facial or limb numbness/weakness are classic stroke warning signs requiring immediate emergency response.

What is the correct method for disposing of a used razor blade?

Answer: Place directly into the sharps container without recapping

Sharps should be placed directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping to prevent accidental needlestick injuries.

When ambulating a resident with a gait belt, the CNA should grasp the belt:

Answer: At the resident's side with an overhand grip

Grasping the gait belt at the resident's side with an overhand grip gives the CNA the best control to prevent falls.

A resident on contact precautions requires a dressing change. In what order should the CNA don PPE?

Answer: Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Proper donning order is: gown first, then mask, then eye protection, then gloves to ensure complete coverage before contact.

A confused resident attempts to climb out of bed during the night. The BEST initial intervention is to:

Answer: Lower the bed to the lowest position and place call light within reach

Lowering the bed minimizes fall injury risk and keeping the call light accessible encourages the resident to ask for help.

Which action is appropriate when caring for a resident with a colostomy?

Answer: Measure the stoma before cutting each new wafer

Measuring the stoma before cutting each wafer ensures a proper fit that protects the surrounding skin from leakage.