CNA Basic Nursing Skills 9 5

Question 1

A resident is being discharged and asks the CNA to explain their new medications. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Tell the resident that medication teaching is the nurse's or pharmacist's responsibility and call the nurse

Answer

Medication teaching is outside the CNA scope of practice and must be performed by a licensed nurse or pharmacist.

Question 2

Which is the correct technique when applying antiembolism (TED) stockings?

Accepted Answer

Apply them before the resident gets out of bed in the morning while legs are less swollen

Answer

TED stockings should be applied in the morning before the resident rises, when dependent edema is minimal, to ensure proper fit and effectiveness.

Question 3

A resident with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during a bath. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Stop briefly, speak calmly, offer reassurance, and try a different approach or timing

Answer

Redirection, calm reassurance, and flexibility in approach or timing are effective de-escalation strategies for residents with dementia.

Question 4

The CNA observes that a resident's feeding tube site (PEG tube) is red, swollen, and has yellow drainage. This finding should be:

Accepted Answer

Reported to the nurse immediately as signs of possible infection

Answer

Redness, swelling, and purulent drainage at a PEG tube site indicate possible infection requiring prompt nurse assessment.

Question 5

When performing trochanter roll placement, what is the primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Prevent external rotation of the hip in a supine resident

Answer

A trochanter roll placed alongside the hip prevents the leg from rotating outward, which can cause hip contracture and discomfort.

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