CNA Patient Care Procedure 2

Question 1

When performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should move each joint:

Accepted Answer

To the point of resistance, then stop

Answer

Passive ROM should be performed smoothly to the point of resistance to avoid injury.

Question 2

A patient's urinary catheter drainage bag should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Below the level of the bladder

Answer

The drainage bag must stay below bladder level to allow urine to drain by gravity and prevent backflow.

Question 3

When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, the CNA should position the patient:

Accepted Answer

Turned to one side (lateral)

Answer

Turning an unconscious patient to the side prevents aspiration of fluids during oral care.

Question 4

How often should a bedridden patient's position be changed to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 1–2 hours

Answer

Repositioning every 1–2 hours relieves sustained pressure on bony prominences.

Question 5

Which action is correct when applying a bed pan for a patient who cannot lift their hips?

Accepted Answer

Ask the patient to roll onto the bedpan from the side

Answer

Rolling the patient onto a fracture pan or standard bedpan from the side is the safe technique when hip lifting is not possible.

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