CNA Basic Nursing Skills 16 5

Question 1

Which observation should a CNA report to the nurse when caring for a resident with a urinary catheter?

Accepted Answer

Cloudy urine with an unusual odor

Answer

Cloudy urine with an unusual odor may indicate a urinary tract infection and must be reported to the nurse.

Question 2

A resident complains of sudden numbness and weakness on one side of their face and arm. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Call for the nurse immediately — this may be a stroke

Answer

Sudden one-sided facial or limb numbness/weakness are classic stroke warning signs requiring immediate emergency response.

Question 3

What is the correct method for disposing of a used razor blade?

Accepted Answer

Place directly into the sharps container without recapping

Answer

Sharps should be placed directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping to prevent accidental needlestick injuries.

Question 4

When ambulating a resident with a gait belt, the CNA should grasp the belt:

Accepted Answer

At the resident's side with an overhand grip

Answer

Grasping the gait belt at the resident's side with an overhand grip gives the CNA the best control to prevent falls.

Question 5

A resident on contact precautions requires a dressing change. In what order should the CNA don PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

Proper donning order is: gown first, then mask, then eye protection, then gloves to ensure complete coverage before contact.

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