CNA Basic Nursing Skills 14 5

Question 1

A resident refuses their morning bath. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and inform the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and notify the nurse.

Question 2

When measuring blood pressure, the CNA notices the reading is 168/98 mmHg on a resident whose baseline is 120/76 mmHg. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Record it and report it to the nurse immediately

Answer

A significantly elevated blood pressure compared to baseline must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 3

The CNA is applying anti-embolism stockings (TED hose). Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Apply them in the morning before the resident gets out of bed

Answer

Anti-embolism stockings should be applied in the morning before the resident gets up, when edema is minimal.

Question 4

During a bed bath, the CNA should change the bath water when it becomes:

Accepted Answer

Visibly dirty or cool

Answer

Bath water should be changed when it becomes cool or soiled to maintain hygiene and comfort.

Question 5

A resident who uses a hearing aid reports it is not working. What should the CNA check first?

Accepted Answer

Check if the battery needs replacement

Answer

A dead or weak battery is the most common reason a hearing aid stops working and is easily checked.

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