CNA Basic Nursing Skills 1 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Foley catheter care procedure?
- To increase urine output in patients with kidney disease
- To prevent urinary tract infection and skin breakdown (Correct answer)
- To measure blood pressure in critically ill patients
- To administer intravenous fluids directly to the bladder
Correct answer: To prevent urinary tract infection and skin breakdown
Foley catheter care cleans the perineal area and catheter tubing to prevent infection and protect surrounding skin.
Question 2: A patient has a pressure injury on their coccyx. Which position change schedule is typically recommended to prevent worsening?
- Every 4 hours
- Every 2 hours (Correct answer)
- Once per shift
- Only when the patient requests repositioning
Correct answer: Every 2 hours
Repositioning every 2 hours relieves prolonged pressure on bony prominences and is the standard for pressure injury prevention.
Question 3: When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the CNA should move each joint:
- As far as possible to stretch tight muscles aggressively
- Only to the point of resistance or discomfort (Correct answer)
- Only if the patient actively participates
- To the full range regardless of patient response
Correct answer: Only to the point of resistance or discomfort
Passive ROM should be performed gently to the point of resistance or mild discomfort to maintain joint mobility without causing injury.
Question 4: A patient is on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL per day. The CNA's shift responsibility is to offer how much fluid across an 8-hour shift if divided equally?
- 500 mL
- 250 mL
- 333 mL (Correct answer)
- 125 mL
Correct answer: 333 mL
1,000 mL divided over 3 shifts of 8 hours each equals approximately 333 mL per shift.
Question 5: Which of the following actions best supports a patient's dignity during personal care?
- Providing care as quickly as possible without pausing for conversation
- Keeping the patient fully exposed to speed up bathing
- Explaining each step before performing it and keeping the patient draped (Correct answer)
- Asking family members to leave only if the patient specifically requests it
Correct answer: Explaining each step before performing it and keeping the patient draped
Explaining each step and maintaining privacy with draping respects the patient's dignity and reduces anxiety during personal care.
Question 6: The normal respiratory rate range for an adult at rest is:
- 8–12 breaths per minute
- 12–20 breaths per minute (Correct answer)
- 20–28 breaths per minute
- 28–36 breaths per minute
Correct answer: 12–20 breaths per minute
A normal adult resting respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range should be reported.
Question 7: When should a CNA perform hand hygiene during patient care?
- Only before entering the patient's room
- Only after removing gloves
- Before and after each patient contact, and after removing gloves (Correct answer)
- Only when hands are visibly soiled
Correct answer: Before and after each patient contact, and after removing gloves
Hand hygiene must occur before and after patient contact and after glove removal to break the chain of infection transmission.
CNA Basic Nursing Skills 1 4
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Foley catheter care procedure?