CNA Basic Nursing Skills 6 5

Question 1

A resident with dysphagia is most at risk for:

Accepted Answer

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia when food or liquid enters the airway instead of the esophagus.

Question 2

Which action is correct when making an occupied bed?

Accepted Answer

Keep one side rail up while working on the opposite side

Answer

One side rail should remain raised on the far side while the CNA works on the near side to prevent the resident from rolling out of bed.

Question 3

A resident's oral temperature is 99.8°F. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Low-grade fever

Answer

A temperature between 99°F and 100.4°F is classified as a low-grade fever, which should be documented and reported.

Question 4

When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, the CNA should position the resident:

Accepted Answer

On their side with head turned toward the CNA

Answer

The side-lying position with head turned toward the caregiver allows secretions to drain out of the mouth and prevents aspiration.

Question 5

A resident's IV site appears red, swollen, and warm to the touch. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the findings to the nurse immediately

Answer

Redness, swelling, and warmth at an IV site indicate phlebitis or infiltration, which must be reported to the nurse immediately for assessment.

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