CNA Basic Nursing Skills 15 3

Question 1

When performing perineal care on a female patient, in which direction should you clean?

Accepted Answer

Front to back

Answer

Cleaning from front to back (urethra toward anus) prevents introducing bacteria from the rectal area into the urinary tract.

Question 2

A patient's urinary output for an 8-hour shift is 240 mL. The normal minimum hourly urine output for an adult is:

Accepted Answer

30 mL/hr

Answer

Normal adult urine output is at least 30 mL per hour; output below this may indicate inadequate kidney perfusion.

Question 3

Which action is correct when applying an elastic (ACE) bandage to a patient's leg?

Accepted Answer

Begin at the foot and wrap upward

Answer

Elastic bandages are applied from the distal (foot) end upward to promote venous blood return toward the heart.

Question 4

A nursing assistant notices a patient's IV site is swollen, cool, and pale. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Infiltration

Answer

Infiltration occurs when IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue, causing swelling, coolness, and pallor at the site.

Question 5

When assisting a patient with a bedpan, the head of the bed should be elevated to:

Accepted Answer

30–45 degrees

Answer

Elevating the head of the bed 30–45 degrees mimics a natural sitting position, making elimination easier and more comfortable.

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