CNA Basic Nursing Skills 4 4

Question 1

When collecting a mid-stream clean-catch urine specimen, the CNA instructs the resident to:

Accepted Answer

Clean the urethral area, begin urinating, allow the first stream to pass, then collect into the cup

Answer

The mid-stream technique discards initial urine that may be contaminated, producing a cleaner specimen after the urethral area is cleaned.

Question 2

A resident with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is eating lunch. Which observation should the CNA report immediately?

Accepted Answer

The resident coughs repeatedly during the meal

Answer

Repeated coughing during eating is a sign of aspiration risk and must be reported to the nurse immediately.

Question 3

Which technique should the CNA use when making an occupied bed?

Accepted Answer

Work from one side to the other, keeping the resident covered and comfortable

Answer

Working side to side keeps the resident warm, covered, and comfortable while maintaining dignity throughout the procedure.

Question 4

When counting a resident's pulse, the CNA feels an irregular rhythm. The best action is to:

Accepted Answer

Count the pulse for a full 60 seconds and report the irregularity to the nurse

Answer

An irregular pulse requires a full 60-second count for accuracy, and the finding must be reported promptly to the nurse.

Question 5

A resident's IV line is the nurse's responsibility, but the CNA notices the IV site is red and swollen. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Redness and swelling at an IV site indicate possible infiltration or phlebitis, which requires immediate nurse assessment.

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