CNA Basic Nursing Skills 19 4

Question 1

When applying a non-sterile elastic bandage (Ace wrap), the CNA should wrap it:

Accepted Answer

From distal to proximal to prevent dependent edema

Answer

Wrapping from distal (farthest from the heart) to proximal pushes fluid toward the body and prevents swelling.

Question 2

A resident on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day has already consumed 750 mL by noon. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Offer the remaining 250 mL spread across remaining hours

Answer

Distributing the remaining allowed fluid over the rest of the day helps the resident stay within the restriction comfortably.

Question 3

Which observation about a resident's stool should be reported to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Tarry, black stool

Answer

Tarry, black (melena) stool indicates possible upper gastrointestinal bleeding and requires immediate reporting.

Question 4

A resident's pulse is irregular. The CNA's best action is to:

Accepted Answer

Count for a full 60 seconds and report to the nurse

Answer

An irregular pulse must be counted for a full minute for accuracy, and the irregularity must be reported to the nurse.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Visibly soiled or soapy

Answer

Water should be changed when visibly dirty or soapy to prevent transferring microorganisms between body areas.

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