CNA Basic Nursing Skills 13 5

Question 1

A resident with diabetes has a foot wound that appears infected. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the wound to the nurse without applying any treatment

Answer

CNAs are not authorized to treat wounds; infected wounds in diabetic residents must be reported immediately to the nurse.

Question 2

When assisting a resident with a hearing aid, the CNA should check that the device is:

Accepted Answer

Clean, properly inserted, and the battery is functioning

Answer

Hearing aids should be clean, correctly seated in the ear canal, and have a working battery to function properly.

Question 3

After a resident uses a bedpan, the CNA should first:

Accepted Answer

Wash hands, then help the resident with perineal care, then empty and clean the bedpan

Answer

Hand hygiene is performed first, then perineal care is provided to the resident before the CNA handles the soiled bedpan.

Question 4

A resident's blood pressure is 158/96 mmHg during routine vital signs. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the reading to the nurse immediately

Answer

An elevated blood pressure reading is abnormal and must be reported to the nurse promptly for clinical evaluation.

Question 5

To prevent contractures in a bedridden resident, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Perform range-of-motion exercises as directed in the care plan

Answer

Regular range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and prevent the permanent shortening of muscles and tendons (contractures).

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