CNA Basic Nursing Skills 18 5

Question 1

A CNA notices a resident's surgical wound has increased redness, warmth, and purulent drainage. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Cover the wound and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Signs of wound infection must be reported to the nurse immediately; the CNA should not independently treat the wound.

Question 2

When assisting a resident with a hearing aid, the CNA should turn the device off before:

Accepted Answer

Removing and storing it

Answer

Turning off the hearing aid before removal prevents feedback squealing and conserves battery life.

Question 3

Which method is correct when the CNA is obtaining a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

Clean the urethral area, discard the first stream, then collect mid-stream

Answer

Cleaning the area and discarding the initial stream reduces contamination from periurethral bacteria.

Question 4

A resident with dysphagia is at greatest risk for which complication?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases the risk of food or liquid entering the airway, leading to aspiration pneumonia.

Question 5

When providing perineal care to a female resident, the CNA should wipe:

Accepted Answer

Front to back (urethra to anus)

Answer

Wiping front to back prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra and reducing urinary tract infection risk.

CNA Practice Test