CNA Patient Care Procedure 3

Question 1

When assisting a patient with a weak left side to ambulate, the CNA should stand:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weak (left) side

Answer

The CNA stands on the weak side to support the patient and catch them if they fall toward that side.

Question 2

A patient returns from surgery with a surgical drain. The CNA's responsibility includes:

Accepted Answer

Emptying and measuring drain output as directed

Answer

CNAs measure and record drain output and report changes in amount or appearance to the nurse.

Question 3

Which is the correct order for applying a transfer belt before ambulating a patient?

Accepted Answer

Apply over clothing at the waist, buckle snugly, check for two-finger clearance

Answer

The belt goes over clothing at the waist, snug enough to hold but with two-finger clearance for safety.

Question 4

When the CNA is performing perineal care on a female patient, the correct cleaning direction is:

Accepted Answer

Front to back (urethra toward rectum)

Answer

Cleaning front to back prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra and reducing infection risk.

Question 5

A patient on a fluid restriction orders states '1000 mL/day.' The patient asks for an extra glass of water. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the restriction and offer alternatives such as ice chips if permitted

Answer

The CNA must follow the fluid restriction and offer comfort alternatives like ice chips within the allowed limit.

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