CNA Skills and Competencies 5

Question 1

A resident with dementia refuses a bath and becomes agitated. The BEST approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Postpone the bath and return later with a calm, different approach

Answer

Residents with dementia often respond better when approached at a calmer moment or with a different caregiver or method.

Question 2

When measuring a resident's oral temperature with an electronic thermometer, the probe should be placed:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue in the sublingual pocket beside the frenulum

Answer

The sublingual pocket next to the frenulum linguae has the richest blood supply and provides the most accurate oral temperature reading.

Question 3

A resident's pressure injury is documented as a Stage 2. This means the wound has:

Accepted Answer

Partial-thickness loss of skin involving the epidermis and/or dermis

Answer

Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness skin loss presenting as a shallow open ulcer or intact or ruptured serum-filled blister.

Question 4

A resident's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding is infusing and the resident begins vomiting. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Turn the resident on their side and call the nurse immediately

Answer

Positioning the resident on their side prevents aspiration, and the nurse must be notified immediately to assess and manage the feeding complication.

Question 5

Which action demonstrates correct hand hygiene technique per CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing all surfaces of hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

CDC recommends scrubbing all hand surfaces vigorously for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, then drying with a clean single-use towel.

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