CNA Basic Nursing Skills 11 4

Question 1

Which pulse site is routinely used by CNAs to measure a resident's pulse rate?

Accepted Answer

Radial artery

Answer

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

Question 2

A resident is on a thickened-liquid diet. The CNA should offer which beverage?

Accepted Answer

Nectar-consistency apple juice

Answer

Nectar-consistency liquids are thickened to reduce aspiration risk for residents with dysphagia.

Question 3

Which observation about a wound should be reported to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Red streaks extending from the wound

Answer

Red streaks (lymphangitis) spreading from a wound indicate a serious infection spreading through the lymphatic system and require urgent attention.

Question 4

When applying a non-sterile bandage to a resident's arm, the CNA should wrap from which direction?

Accepted Answer

Distal to proximal (fingertips toward the body)

Answer

Wrapping from distal to proximal (toward the heart) promotes venous return and prevents fluid accumulation in the extremity.

Question 5

A resident's oxygen saturation reads 91%. What is the appropriate CNA action?

Accepted Answer

Report the reading to the nurse promptly

Answer

Normal SpO2 is 95–100%; a reading of 91% is below normal and must be reported to the nurse for further assessment.

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