CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident's urinary output for the shift was 180 mL. What should the CNA do?
- Record and report the low output to the nurse (Correct answer)
- Encourage fluids and say nothing
- Document it as normal
- Restrict fluids until the next shift
Correct answer: Record and report the low output to the nurse
Output below 240 mL in an 8-hour shift is considered low and must be reported to the nurse immediately.
Question 2: When applying a dry sterile dressing, the CNA's primary role is to:
- Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide
- Assist the nurse and maintain a clean field (Correct answer)
- Apply the dressing independently
- Irrigate the wound before dressing
Correct answer: Assist the nurse and maintain a clean field
CNAs assist the nurse during dressing changes and support maintaining a clean environment but do not perform wound care independently.
Question 3: A resident wearing anti-embolism stockings complains of numbness in the toes. The CNA should:
- Tighten the stockings to improve circulation
- Remove the stockings and notify the nurse (Correct answer)
- Tell the resident this is normal
- Apply heat to the feet
Correct answer: Remove the stockings and notify the nurse
Numbness may indicate impaired circulation, so the stockings should be removed and the nurse notified promptly.
Question 4: Which technique is correct when giving a bed bath?
- Use one washcloth for the entire body to conserve water
- Wash from the dirtiest areas to the cleanest areas
- Wash from clean areas to dirty areas, changing water as needed (Correct answer)
- Keep the resident fully uncovered throughout the bath
Correct answer: Wash from clean areas to dirty areas, changing water as needed
Bathing from clean to dirty areas prevents spreading microorganisms and protects skin integrity.
Question 5: A resident's nasogastric tube becomes dislodged. The CNA should:
- Reinsert the tube to the original length
- Notify the nurse immediately and keep the resident calm (Correct answer)
- Tape the tube in place and continue feedings
- Check tube placement by blowing air into it
Correct answer: Notify the nurse immediately and keep the resident calm
Only licensed nurses can reinsert or verify NG tube placement; the CNA must notify the nurse immediately.
Question 6: When measuring blood pressure, the cuff should be placed:
- Over clothing for comfort
- About 1 inch above the antecubital fossa (Correct answer)
- Directly on the wrist for accuracy
- Tightly around the forearm
Correct answer: About 1 inch above the antecubital fossa
Placing the cuff approximately 1 inch above the antecubital fossa allows the stethoscope to be positioned correctly over the brachial artery.
Question 7: A resident is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. The CNA notices the tubing is kinked. The FIRST action is to:
- Increase the flow rate to compensate
- Straighten the tubing and ensure unobstructed flow (Correct answer)
- Remove the cannula and use a face mask instead
- Document the finding and continue care
Correct answer: Straighten the tubing and ensure unobstructed flow
A kinked tube interrupts oxygen delivery, so the CNA should immediately straighten it to restore proper flow.
CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1 3
A resident's urinary output for the shift was 180 mL.
What should the CNA do?