CNA Basic Nursing Skills 2 3

Question 1

When applying a cold pack to a patient's injured ankle, the CNA should remove it after how many minutes to prevent tissue damage?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

Cold packs should be applied for no more than 20 minutes at a time to avoid frostbite or tissue injury.

Question 2

A patient on a mechanical soft diet has difficulty chewing. Which food choice is MOST appropriate for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Scrambled eggs

Answer

Scrambled eggs are soft, easy to chew, and appropriate for a mechanical soft diet.

Question 3

The CNA is performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. What is the most important action during this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Support the joint above and below during movement

Answer

Supporting the joint above and below prevents strain and injury during passive ROM exercises.

Question 4

A patient's urinary output for an 8-hour shift totals 150 mL. How should the CNA respond?

Accepted Answer

Document and report immediately, as this is below normal

Answer

Normal urine output is approximately 30 mL/hour; 150 mL in 8 hours is abnormally low and must be reported.

Question 5

When collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen, which step is MOST critical to ensure specimen accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning the urethral area before collection

Answer

Cleaning the urethral area with antiseptic wipes prevents contamination of the specimen.

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