CNA Basic Nursing Skills 10 5

Question 1

A resident receiving oxygen via nasal cannula has a flow rate of 6 L/min. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report to the nurse that oxygen flow is too high for a nasal cannula

Answer

Nasal cannulas are typically used at 1–6 L/min; 6 L/min is at the upper limit and should be verified with the nurse.

Question 2

A resident is incontinent of urine. To maintain skin integrity, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Check and change the resident promptly, clean skin, and apply barrier cream per care plan

Answer

Prompt cleaning and barrier cream protect skin from moisture-associated skin damage (MASD).

Question 3

The nurse delegates a task to the CNA that the CNA has never been trained to perform. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse the task and inform the nurse of their lack of training

Answer

CNAs must refuse tasks outside their training and competency and report this to the nurse immediately.

Question 4

When collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen, the CNA should instruct the resident to:

Accepted Answer

Clean the urethral area, void a small amount into the toilet, then collect midstream into the container

Answer

Midstream collection after cleansing and initial voiding reduces contamination of the specimen.

Question 5

A resident suddenly becomes pale, diaphoretic (sweaty), and confused. The CNA's first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Stay with the resident and call for the nurse immediately

Answer

Sudden change in condition is an emergency; the CNA must stay with the resident and summon nursing staff at once.

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