CNA Basic Nursing Skills 18 3

Question 1

A resident refuses to take a scheduled bath. What is the CNA's best first response?

Accepted Answer

Inform the nurse and document the refusal

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report refusals to the nurse and document them.

Question 2

When applying an elastic bandage to a resident's leg, the CNA should wrap it in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Distal to proximal (foot toward thigh)

Answer

Wrapping distal to proximal promotes venous return and reduces swelling.

Question 3

Which action by the CNA best prevents shearing injuries when repositioning a bedridden resident?

Accepted Answer

Using a lift sheet to move the resident

Answer

A lift sheet reduces friction and shearing forces on the skin during repositioning.

Question 4

A resident's urinary output for an 8-hour shift is 150 mL. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report this to the nurse immediately

Answer

Normal urine output is at least 30 mL/hour; 150 mL in 8 hours indicates possible oliguria requiring prompt nurse notification.

Question 5

When caring for a resident with a nasogastric (NG) tube, the CNA's primary role is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide oral hygiene and report any tube displacement

Answer

CNAs provide comfort care such as oral hygiene and must report any changes or displacement to the nurse.

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