Basic Nursing Skills 19 Flashcards
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When performing oral care for an unconscious resident, the CNA should position the resident:
Answer: In a side-lying position with head turned to the side
Side-lying with head turned to the side allows secretions to drain from the mouth and reduces the risk of aspiration.
A resident's blood pressure reading is 88/54 mmHg. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the reading to the nurse immediately
A blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg indicates hypotension, which can signal a dangerous condition requiring prompt nursing assessment.
Which action should the CNA take when a resident refuses morning care?
Answer: Report the refusal to the nurse and document it
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report and document refusals so the care team can follow up appropriately.
A resident receiving oxygen via nasal cannula has a flow rate ordered at 2 L/min. The CNA notices the humidifier bottle is empty. The best action is to:
Answer: Refill the humidifier bottle with sterile water and report
Refilling with sterile water maintains humidification and prevents mucosal dryness; the nurse should be informed of the finding.
Which statement best describes the purpose of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) in a nursing facility?
Answer: It is a comprehensive assessment tool used to develop individualized care plans
The MDS is a standardized assessment completed by nursing staff that drives individualized care plan development in long-term care settings.
A resident with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place begins coughing forcefully and the tube appears to have moved. The CNA should:
Answer: Stop tube use and notify the nurse immediately
A displaced NG tube can enter the airway; the CNA must not use the tube and must notify the nurse immediately for verification.
When ambulating a resident who is weak on the left side, the CNA should walk:
Answer: On the resident's left (weak) side
Standing on the resident's weak side allows the CNA to provide support and catch the resident if they lose balance toward that side.