CNA Basic Nursing Skills 21 5

Question 1

A resident on a 1500 mL fluid restriction asks for an extra glass of water. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the restriction and offer the allowed amount, then notify the nurse

Answer

The CNA must respect prescribed fluid restrictions, inform the resident, offer what is allowed within the limit, and report the request to the nurse.

Question 2

When performing mouth care on an unconscious resident, the MOST important safety precaution is to:

Accepted Answer

Position the resident on their side to prevent aspiration

Answer

Positioning an unconscious resident on their side allows fluids to drain from the mouth rather than into the airway, preventing aspiration.

Question 3

The normal range for adult respiratory rate at rest is:

Accepted Answer

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Answer

A normal adult respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range should be reported to the nurse.

Question 4

A resident is on contact precautions. Before leaving the room, the CNA should remove PPE in which order?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask/eye protection, then hand hygiene

Answer

CDC guidelines specify removing gloves first (most contaminated), then gown, then mask/eye protection, followed by hand hygiene to prevent self-contamination.

Question 5

Which intervention BEST prevents contractures in a bedridden resident?

Accepted Answer

Performing regular range-of-motion exercises

Answer

Regular range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and muscle length, directly preventing the formation of contractures in immobile residents.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 21 5