CNA Toileting and Elimination 5

Question 1

A resident with dementia frequently removes her brief and becomes agitated during toileting. The best approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a calm voice, simple instructions, and offer praise after each step

Answer

Residents with dementia respond best to calm, simple communication and positive reinforcement during personal care tasks.

Question 2

When documenting bowel movements for a resident, which information is most important to include?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, amount, color, and consistency

Answer

Accurate documentation of bowel characteristics (frequency, amount, color, consistency) alerts the care team to potential health problems.

Question 3

A resident's urinary drainage bag is nearly full 3 hours after it was last emptied. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Empty the bag, measure and record the output, and report the high volume to the nurse

Answer

A rapidly filling drainage bag may indicate a urinary issue; prompt emptying with measurement and reporting alerts the nurse to abnormal output.

Question 4

To reduce the risk of a urinary tract infection in a catheterized resident, the CNA should perform perineal care:

Accepted Answer

Once daily and after each bowel movement

Answer

Daily perineal care and care after bowel movements reduces the risk of bacteria traveling up the catheter into the bladder.

Question 5

A resident reports feeling an urgent need to urinate but cannot reach the call light. When the CNA arrives, the resident has already had an incontinent episode. The CNA's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Reassure the resident, clean and dry the skin, and change linens promptly

Answer

Preserving the resident's dignity and preventing skin breakdown from moisture are the immediate care priorities after an incontinence episode.

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CNA Toileting and Elimination 5