CNA Basic Nursing Skills 8 5

Question 1

Which finding should the CNA report to the nurse immediately when caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube?

Accepted Answer

The patient coughs repeatedly and has difficulty breathing

Answer

Repeated coughing and breathing difficulty may indicate the NG tube has migrated into the airway, requiring immediate intervention.

Question 2

When measuring a patient's radial pulse, the CNA is unable to feel a distinct beat. The next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a stethoscope to take an apical pulse and report to the nurse

Answer

If a radial pulse is difficult to detect, an apical pulse provides a more accurate assessment and the finding should be reported.

Question 3

A patient receiving oxygen via nasal cannula complains of dryness and irritation in the nose. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the complaint to the nurse and check that humidification is in use

Answer

Nasal dryness from oxygen therapy should be reported to the nurse, who may order humidification; petroleum jelly is contraindicated near oxygen.

Question 4

When caring for a patient on a mechanical soft diet, which food is appropriate to serve?

Accepted Answer

Mashed potatoes

Answer

Mashed potatoes are soft, easy to chew, and appropriate for a mechanical soft diet that avoids hard or crunchy textures.

Question 5

A CNA notices that a resident's IV insertion site is swollen, cool, and pale. This likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Infiltration of IV fluid into surrounding tissue

Answer

Swelling, coolness, and pallor at an IV site are classic signs of infiltration, where fluid leaks into surrounding tissue.

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