CNA Basic Nursing Skills 14 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should move each joint through its range how many times?
- 1-2 times
- 3-5 times (Correct answer)
- 8-10 times
- 15-20 times
Correct answer: 3-5 times
Each joint is moved through its full range of motion 3-5 times during passive ROM exercises.
Question 2: A resident complains of pain during range-of-motion exercises. What should the CNA do first?
- Complete the exercise and document the pain
- Stop the exercise and report to the nurse (Correct answer)
- Slow down the movement and continue
- Skip that joint and move to the next one
Correct answer: Stop the exercise and report to the nurse
The CNA should stop immediately and report the pain to the nurse before proceeding.
Question 3: Which position places the head of the bed at 45-60 degrees and is often used for residents with respiratory or cardiac problems?
- Supine position
- Trendelenburg position
- Fowler's position (Correct answer)
- Sims' position
Correct answer: Fowler's position
Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed to 45-60 degrees and promotes easier breathing.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of using a draw sheet when moving a resident up in bed?
- To keep the resident warm during repositioning
- To reduce friction and shear on the resident's skin (Correct answer)
- To prevent the resident from rolling off the bed
- To keep the bed linens clean
Correct answer: To reduce friction and shear on the resident's skin
A draw sheet reduces friction and shear forces that can damage skin when sliding a resident.
Question 5: When applying an elastic bandage (ACE wrap), the CNA should wrap in which direction?
- From proximal to distal (toward the body)
- From distal to proximal (away from the body) (Correct answer)
- In a figure-eight pattern only
- From the center outward in both directions
Correct answer: From distal to proximal (away from the body)
Elastic bandages are wrapped from distal (farthest from body) to proximal to promote venous blood return toward the heart.
Question 6: A resident has a pressure injury on their coccyx. Which position should be AVOIDED?
- Left lateral position
- Right lateral position
- Semi-Fowler's position
- Supine (flat on back) position (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Supine (flat on back) position
Lying supine places direct pressure on the coccyx, worsening a pressure injury in that location.
Question 7: When helping a resident to dangle at the side of the bed before ambulating, how long should the CNA wait before assisting them to stand?
- 10-30 seconds
- 1-2 minutes (Correct answer)
- 5-10 minutes
- Until the resident requests to stand
Correct answer: 1-2 minutes
The resident should dangle for 1-2 minutes to allow blood pressure to adjust and prevent orthostatic hypotension.
CNA Basic Nursing Skills 14 3
When performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should move each joint through its range how many times?