CNA Basic Nursing Skills 13 4

Question 1

The correct technique for applying an elastic (ACE) bandage to a resident's leg is:

Accepted Answer

Overlap each layer by half the bandage width from distal to proximal

Answer

Elastic bandages are applied distal to proximal with 50% overlap to promote venous return and prevent constriction.

Question 2

A resident states, 'I haven't had a bowel movement in four days.' The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Encourage extra water intake and report the complaint to the nurse

Answer

Reporting constipation allows the nurse to assess the resident and order appropriate interventions; CNAs cannot administer medications.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Dressing has green, foul-smelling drainage

Answer

Green, foul-smelling drainage indicates possible infection and requires prompt nursing assessment.

Question 4

A resident is in the left lateral (side-lying) position. To prevent a pressure injury, a pillow should be placed:

Accepted Answer

Between the knees and ankles

Answer

Placing a pillow between the knees and ankles prevents bony prominences from pressing against each other and causing pressure injuries.

Question 5

When measuring and recording intake, which item is counted as fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

Ice cream

Answer

Ice cream melts at room temperature and is counted as approximately half its volume in fluid intake.

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