CNA Basic Nursing Skills 11 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident is in the left lateral (side-lying) position. Which area is at greatest risk for a pressure injury?
- Sacrum
- Left hip (greater trochanter) (Correct answer)
- Heels
- Shoulder blades
Correct answer: Left hip (greater trochanter)
In the lateral position, the greater trochanter (bony prominence of the hip) bears the most pressure and is at highest risk.
Question 2: Which action by the CNA best demonstrates respect for a resident's dignity during personal care?
- Performing all care as quickly as possible
- Exposing only the body part being cleaned at one time (Correct answer)
- Leaving the room door open for safety during care
- Asking a coworker to help throughout the entire bath
Correct answer: Exposing only the body part being cleaned at one time
Using draping to expose only the body part being cared for protects the resident's privacy and preserves dignity.
Question 3: A resident with diabetes complains of feeling shaky, sweaty, and confused. The CNA should:
- Give the resident insulin
- Offer the resident a high-fat snack
- Report signs of hypoglycemia to the nurse immediately (Correct answer)
- Have the resident lie down and rest
Correct answer: Report signs of hypoglycemia to the nurse immediately
Shakiness, sweating, and confusion are classic signs of hypoglycemia; the CNA must report this immediately so the nurse can intervene.
Question 4: Which step is most important before performing any resident care procedure?
- Applying gloves
- Performing hand hygiene (Correct answer)
- Gathering all supplies
- Identifying the resident
Correct answer: Performing hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is the single most important step to prevent infection transmission before any care procedure.
Question 5: When using a mechanical lift (Hoyer lift) to transfer a resident, how many staff members are required?
- One CNA working alone is sufficient
- At least two staff members (Correct answer)
- Three staff members minimum
- It depends solely on the resident's weight
Correct answer: At least two staff members
At least two staff members are required when using a mechanical lift to ensure resident safety and proper equipment operation.
Question 6: A resident is receiving tube feeding. The CNA notices the resident is coughing and appears distressed. What should the CNA do?
- Increase the drip rate to finish the feeding faster
- Turn the resident to the right lateral position
- Stop the feeding and notify the nurse immediately (Correct answer)
- Suction the resident's airway
Correct answer: Stop the feeding and notify the nurse immediately
Coughing and distress during tube feeding may indicate aspiration; the CNA must stop the feeding and report to the nurse right away.
Question 7: Which behavior by a CNA is an example of maintaining professional boundaries?
- Accepting a cash gift from a grateful resident
- Sharing personal relationship problems with residents during care
- Addressing residents by their preferred name (Correct answer)
- Befriending a resident on social media
Correct answer: Addressing residents by their preferred name
Using a resident's preferred name shows respect and is appropriate professional behavior that maintains therapeutic boundaries.
CNA Basic Nursing Skills 11 5
A resident is in the left lateral (side-lying) position.
Which area is at greatest risk for a pressure injury?