CNA Basic Nursing Skills 21 3

Question 1

A resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the CNA's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the nurse

Answer

CNAs must document and report medication refusals to the nurse immediately so the care team can address the situation appropriately.

Question 2

When performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should support the extremity:

Accepted Answer

Above and below the joint being exercised

Answer

Supporting the extremity both above and below the joint provides stability and prevents injury during ROM exercises.

Question 3

Which vital sign measurement requires the CNA to count for a full 60 seconds if an irregularity is detected?

Accepted Answer

Pulse

Answer

If an irregular pulse is detected, the CNA must count it for a full 60 seconds to obtain an accurate rate and note the irregularity.

Question 4

A resident's urine output is 250 mL over 8 hours. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report this low output to the nurse immediately

Answer

Normal urine output is at least 30 mL/hour; 250 mL over 8 hours is below normal and must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 5

When using a mechanical lift to transfer a resident, the MINIMUM number of staff required is:

Accepted Answer

Two staff members

Answer

Mechanical lift transfers require at least two staff members to ensure resident safety and proper equipment operation.

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