CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1 3

Question 1

A resident's urinary output for the shift was 180 mL. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Record and report the low output to the nurse

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Assist the nurse and maintain a clean field

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Remove the stockings and notify the nurse

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Wash from clean areas to dirty areas, changing water as needed

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately and keep the resident calm

Answer

Only licensed nurses can reinsert or verify NG tube placement; the CNA must notify the nurse immediately.