CNA Basic Nursing Skills 11 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing perineal care on a female resident, the CNA should clean in which direction?
- Back to front
- Front to back (Correct answer)
- Side to side
- In circular motions
Correct answer: Front to back
Cleaning front to back prevents introducing bacteria from the rectal area into the urethral or vaginal areas.
Question 2: A resident has a urinary catheter. The CNA notices the drainage bag is full. What is the priority action?
- Clamp the catheter tubing
- Empty the drainage bag and document the output (Correct answer)
- Notify the nurse immediately
- Reposition the drainage bag
Correct answer: Empty the drainage bag and document the output
A full drainage bag should be emptied and the output measured and recorded to maintain proper urine flow and prevent backflow.
Question 3: Which technique is used to prevent wrinkles in a bedridden resident's bed linens?
- Using thicker blankets
- Making a mitered corner (Correct answer)
- Folding the top sheet under the mattress
- Tucking only the bottom of the sheet
Correct answer: Making a mitered corner
Mitered corners keep bed linens tight and wrinkle-free, reducing pressure points that can lead to skin breakdown.
Question 4: A resident tells the CNA their new hearing aid is whistling. What should the CNA do first?
- Remove and clean the hearing aid, then reinsert it (Correct answer)
- Report it to the audiologist
- Turn the hearing aid's volume down
- Discard the hearing aid
Correct answer: Remove and clean the hearing aid, then reinsert it
Whistling in a hearing aid is often caused by improper fit or a blocked earmold; cleaning and reinserting it often resolves the issue.
Question 5: When assisting a resident with a cane, the CNA should position themselves on which side?
- The stronger side
- The weaker side (Correct answer)
- Directly behind the resident
- Directly in front of the resident
Correct answer: The weaker side
The CNA stands on the resident's weaker side to provide support where the resident is least stable.
Question 6: What is the correct water temperature for a resident's bath or shower?
- 90–95°F (32–35°C)
- 100–105°F (38–41°C) (Correct answer)
- 110–115°F (43–46°C)
- 120–125°F (49–52°C)
Correct answer: 100–105°F (38–41°C)
Water temperature of 100–105°F is warm and comfortable without risking scalding, especially important for residents with reduced sensation.
Question 7: A resident's dentures are removed at night. Where should they be stored?
- Wrapped in a paper towel on the nightstand
- In a labeled denture cup with water or denture solution (Correct answer)
- In the resident's mouth overnight
- In the bathroom cabinet without water
Correct answer: In a labeled denture cup with water or denture solution
Dentures should be stored in water or denture-soaking solution in a labeled cup to prevent them from drying out or being misplaced.
CNA Basic Nursing Skills 11 3
When performing perineal care on a female resident, the CNA should clean in which direction?