CNA Basic Nursing Skills 12 4

Question 1

When a resident is on a thickened-liquid diet, which beverage requires thickening before serving?

Accepted Answer

Plain water

Answer

Plain water is a thin liquid and must be thickened for residents on thickened-liquid diets to prevent aspiration.

Question 2

The correct technique for removing a soiled isolation gown is to:

Accepted Answer

Roll it inward with the contaminated side inside, then discard

Answer

Rolling the gown inward keeps contaminated surfaces contained and prevents spreading pathogens during removal.

Question 3

A patient's blood pressure is 148/92 mmHg. The CNA's appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the reading to the nurse immediately

Answer

An elevated blood pressure reading must be reported to the nurse promptly so clinical judgment can be applied.

Question 4

When positioning a patient in the left lateral (side-lying) position, where should a pillow be placed to maintain alignment?

Accepted Answer

Between the knees and under the top arm

Answer

Pillows between the knees and under the top arm maintain spinal alignment and reduce pressure on bony prominences.

Question 5

A resident with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during a bath. The best CNA response is to:

Accepted Answer

Pause, speak calmly, and offer reassurance before continuing

Answer

Pausing and using calm, reassuring communication helps de-escalate agitation in residents with dementia.

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