CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1 4

Question 1

While assisting a resident to the bathroom, the resident begins to fall. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Lower the resident safely to the floor using their body

Answer

The safest response to a falling resident is to guide them to the floor in a controlled manner to minimize injury.

Question 2

A resident's colostomy bag is one-third full. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Empty the pouch now to prevent leakage and skin irritation

Answer

A colostomy pouch should be emptied when one-third to one-half full to prevent leaks and protect peristomal skin.

Question 3

What is the safest water temperature for a resident's bath?

Accepted Answer

105°F–110°F (40.5°C–43.3°C)

Answer

Bath water between 105°F and 110°F is warm enough to clean effectively while minimizing the risk of burns.

Question 4

A resident with a Foley catheter has cloudy, foul-smelling urine. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report findings to the nurse immediately

Answer

Cloudy, foul-smelling urine can indicate a urinary tract infection and must be reported to the nurse right away.

Question 5

When assisting a resident who uses a cane, the CNA should walk:

Accepted Answer

On the resident's weaker side

Answer

The CNA walks on the resident's weaker side to provide support and quickly assist if balance is lost.