CNA Basic Nursing Skills 4 5

Question 1

A resident on contact precautions has Clostridium difficile (C. diff). When leaving the room, the CNA should perform hand hygiene with:

Accepted Answer

Soap and water, because alcohol does not kill C. diff spores

Answer

C. diff produces spores that are resistant to alcohol, so soap and water with mechanical scrubbing is required.

Question 2

A resident with limited mobility needs to be repositioned toward the head of the bed. The safest approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a drawsheet with a second staff member to slide the resident up

Answer

Using a drawsheet with two staff members reduces friction and protects both the resident's skin and the CNA's back.

Question 3

When providing perineal care for a female resident, the CNA cleans:

Accepted Answer

From front to back using one wipe per stroke

Answer

Front-to-back cleaning prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra, reducing infection risk.

Question 4

A resident with diabetes has a blood glucose reading of 54 mg/dL. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the reading to the nurse immediately

Answer

A blood glucose of 54 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia requiring immediate nursing intervention; the CNA must report without delay.

Question 5

When caring for a resident with a colostomy bag, the CNA should empty the bag when it is:

Accepted Answer

One-third to one-half full to prevent leakage

Answer

Emptying the colostomy bag when one-third to one-half full prevents leaks and skin breakdown around the stoma.

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