CNA Basic Nursing Skills 4 3

Question 1

When applying a non-sterile dressing to a wound, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Wear clean gloves and avoid touching the inner surface of the dressing

Answer

The inner surface of the dressing must remain uncontaminated, so gloves are worn and the wound-contact side is never touched.

Question 2

A resident's urine output is being measured. The CNA notes the urine is dark amber and has a strong odor. The priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage the resident to drink more fluids and document the findings

Answer

Dark, strong-smelling urine may indicate dehydration or infection, so increasing fluids and reporting to the nurse are appropriate immediate actions.

Question 3

Which action best prevents pressure injuries when a resident must stay in bed?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the resident every 2 hours and inspect bony prominences

Answer

Turning every 2 hours relieves pressure on bony prominences and allows skin inspection to catch early injury signs.

Question 4

When assisting a resident with passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Stop if the resident reports pain or resistance is felt

Answer

Pain or resistance signals potential injury, so the CNA must stop immediately and report to the nurse.

Question 5

A resident wearing a urinary catheter complains of lower abdominal pain and says the catheter tubing feels full. The CNA should first:

Accepted Answer

Check that the tubing is not kinked or compressed

Answer

A kinked or compressed catheter tube can obstruct urine flow and cause discomfort, and correcting this is within the CNA's scope.

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