CNA Basic Nursing Skills 5 5

Question 1

A CNA is assisting a stroke patient who has right-sided weakness with ambulation. The CNA should stand:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's right (affected) side and slightly behind

Answer

Standing on the weak side provides support where the patient is most likely to lose balance.

Question 2

A resident's colostomy bag is one-third full. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Empty the bag now to prevent leakage and skin breakdown

Answer

A colostomy bag should be emptied when one-third to one-half full to prevent the weight from breaking the seal and causing leakage.

Question 3

Which observation indicates a patient may be developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral calf pain, redness, and warmth

Answer

Unilateral calf pain, redness, and warmth are classic warning signs of DVT and must be reported to the nurse immediately.

Question 4

When shaving a male patient with a safety razor, the CNA should shave:

Accepted Answer

In the direction of hair growth to reduce irritation

Answer

Shaving in the direction of hair growth minimizes skin irritation, nicks, and razor burn.

Question 5

A patient's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding bag is empty and an alarm is sounding. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately

Answer

NG tube feedings and all aspects of enteral nutrition management are nursing responsibilities; the CNA should notify the nurse.

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