CNA Basic Nursing Skills 11 3

Question 1

When performing perineal care on a female resident, the CNA should clean in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Front to back

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Empty the drainage bag and document the output

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Making a mitered corner

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Remove and clean the hearing aid, then reinsert it

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The weaker side

Answer

The CNA stands on the resident's weaker side to provide support where the resident is least stable.

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