CNA Basic Nursing Skills 1 3

Question 1

A patient's call light goes on while you are providing care to another patient. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Ask a nearby staff member to check on the patient

Answer

Notifying a nearby staff member ensures the waiting patient's needs are addressed promptly without abandoning your current patient.

Question 2

When applying a transfer belt (gait belt) to assist a patient in standing, where should the belt be placed?

Accepted Answer

Around the patient's waist over clothing

Answer

A transfer belt is placed around the patient's waist over clothing to provide a secure grip for safe transfer assistance.

Question 3

A resident refuses to take a bath. What should the CNA do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and report it to the nurse for follow-up.

Question 4

Which pulse site is most commonly used by CNAs for routine vital sign measurement?

Accepted Answer

Radial

Answer

The radial pulse at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used site for routine pulse measurement by CNAs.

Question 5

How should a CNA position a patient who is at risk for aspiration during feeding?

Accepted Answer

Upright at 90 degrees or as high as tolerated

Answer

Feeding patients upright at 90 degrees uses gravity to move food safely toward the stomach and reduces aspiration risk.

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