CNA Basic Nursing Skills 20 5

Question 1

A resident on contact precautions requires morning care. In what order should the CNA don (put on) PPE before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask/respirator, goggles, gloves

Answer

CDC donning sequence: gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves last to protect already-covered surfaces.

Question 2

The CNA is caring for a resident who uses a hearing aid. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the hearing aid and remove the battery when not in use

Answer

Turning off the hearing aid and removing the battery when not in use prolongs battery life and prevents corrosion.

Question 3

When repositioning a resident in bed to prevent shear injury, the head of the bed should be:

Accepted Answer

Elevated no higher than 30 degrees unless medically required

Answer

Keeping the HOB at or below 30 degrees prevents the sliding motion that causes shear forces on sacral skin.

Question 4

A resident's apical pulse is 58 beats per minute and irregular. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the findings to the nurse before proceeding

Answer

An irregular apical pulse below 60 bpm is an abnormal finding that must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 5

Which of the following observations about a resident's stool should be reported to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Small, dark, tarry stool with a foul odor

Answer

Dark, tarry (melena) stool suggests upper GI bleeding and requires immediate nurse notification.

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