Basic Nursing Skills 18 Flashcards
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A resident refuses to take a scheduled bath. What is the CNA's best first response?
Answer: Inform the nurse and document the refusal
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report refusals to the nurse and document them.
When applying an elastic bandage to a resident's leg, the CNA should wrap it in which direction?
Answer: Distal to proximal (foot toward thigh)
Wrapping distal to proximal promotes venous return and reduces swelling.
Which action by the CNA best prevents shearing injuries when repositioning a bedridden resident?
Answer: Using a lift sheet to move the resident
A lift sheet reduces friction and shearing forces on the skin during repositioning.
A resident's urinary output for an 8-hour shift is 150 mL. The CNA should:
Answer: Report this to the nurse immediately
Normal urine output is at least 30 mL/hour; 150 mL in 8 hours indicates possible oliguria requiring prompt nurse notification.
When caring for a resident with a nasogastric (NG) tube, the CNA's primary role is to:
Answer: Provide oral hygiene and report any tube displacement
CNAs provide comfort care such as oral hygiene and must report any changes or displacement to the nurse.
A resident on droplet precautions requires transport to another department. The CNA should:
Answer: Place a surgical mask on the resident before transport
Placing a surgical mask on the resident during transport contains respiratory droplets and protects others.
When measuring a resident's blood pressure, the cuff should be placed how far above the antecubital space?
Answer: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
The cuff should be placed approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the antecubital fossa for an accurate reading.