CNA Basic Nursing Skills 20 4

Question 1

A resident who is NPO (nothing by mouth) asks the CNA for a glass of water. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the restriction and offer mouth care instead

Answer

NPO orders must be followed strictly; the CNA can provide mouth care to alleviate oral discomfort while respecting the restriction.

Question 2

The CNA notices a resident's IV site is red, swollen, and warm to the touch. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis or inflammation of the vein

Answer

Redness, swelling, and warmth at an IV site are classic signs of phlebitis and must be reported to the nurse immediately.

Question 3

When performing a bed bath, the CNA should wash body areas in which order?

Accepted Answer

Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineal area

Answer

Washing from clean to dirty areas — face first, perineal area last — reduces the spread of microorganisms.

Question 4

A resident with dysphagia is at the highest risk for which complication during meals?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer

Dysphagia impairs swallowing, increasing the risk that food or liquid will enter the airway and cause aspiration pneumonia.

Question 5

When providing nail care for a resident with diabetes, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

File nails straight across and report any foot concerns to the nurse

Answer

Diabetic residents require careful nail care; the CNA should file (not cut) nails straight across and report any skin changes to the nurse.

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