CNA Basic Nursing Skills 8 3

Question 1

When applying a warm compress to a patient's arm, the CNA should check the skin underneath the compress every:

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

Warm compresses should be checked every 5 minutes to prevent burns or skin damage.

Question 2

A patient's urine output for an 8-hour shift is 240 mL. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the nurse immediately

Answer

Normal urine output is about 30 mL/hour (240 mL/8 hours is at the low threshold), and any concerns about output should be reported promptly to the nurse.

Question 3

When performing passive range of motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Support the joint above and below while moving slowly and gently

Answer

Supporting above and below the joint ensures safety and prevents injury during passive ROM.

Question 4

Which action is correct when emptying a urinary catheter drainage bag?

Accepted Answer

Use a clean graduate for each patient and measure output accurately

Answer

A clean graduate must be used per patient to prevent cross-contamination, and output must be accurately measured and documented.

Question 5

A resident with dementia refuses to take a bath. The BEST response by the CNA is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer a sponge bath or wash-up at a different time when the resident is calmer

Answer

Offering alternatives and approaching at a calmer time respects the resident's dignity while still meeting hygiene needs.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 8 3