CNA Basic Nursing Skills 9 4

Question 1

A resident with dysphagia is eating lunch. Which observation should prompt the CNA to stop feeding and call for help immediately?

Accepted Answer

The resident coughs repeatedly and their voice becomes wet/gurgly

Answer

Repeated coughing and a wet/gurgly voice after swallowing are signs of aspiration, requiring immediate intervention.

Question 2

The CNA is making an occupied bed. When turning the resident to change the linens, what is the priority safety measure?

Accepted Answer

Raise the side rail on the side the resident is turning toward before moving to the opposite side

Answer

Raising the far side rail before moving to the opposite side prevents the resident from rolling out of bed during the linen change.

Question 3

A resident receiving oxygen via nasal cannula has a dry, irritated nose. What can the CNA do to provide comfort?

Accepted Answer

Apply a water-based lubricant to the inside of the nostrils per facility policy

Answer

Water-based lubricants are safe to use near oxygen equipment; petroleum-based products are flammable and contraindicated with oxygen.

Question 4

When documenting care, a CNA realizes they forgot to chart a procedure performed two hours ago. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Write a late entry, document the current time, and note when the care was actually given

Answer

Late entries are acceptable in healthcare documentation when clearly labeled with both the charting time and the time care was delivered.

Question 5

A resident returns from surgery with an order for incentive spirometry every hour while awake. What is the CNA's role?

Accepted Answer

Coach and encourage the resident to use the device and report difficulty to the nurse

Answer

The CNA's role is to encourage and coach the resident in using the incentive spirometer and report any inability or distress to the nurse.

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