General CNA Practice CNA Practice Basic Nursing Skills 5

Question 1

A patient on a thickened-liquid diet asks for a glass of water. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Check with the nurse before giving unthickened liquids

Answer

Thickened-liquid diets are ordered for patients with dysphagia; any deviation — including plain water — requires the nurse's approval.

Question 2

Which observation about a patient's urine should the CNA report to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Dark amber color with a strong, foul odor

Answer

Dark amber urine with foul odor may indicate dehydration or infection and requires prompt reporting to the nurse.

Question 3

When assisting a patient who has a urinary catheter, the drainage bag should always be kept:

Accepted Answer

Below the level of the bladder to allow gravity drainage

Answer

The catheter drainage bag must always remain below bladder level so gravity promotes urine flow and prevents backflow contamination.

Question 4

A patient has not had a bowel movement in 3 days and reports feeling bloated. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and report it to the nurse

Answer

Reporting constipation symptoms to the nurse allows for appropriate intervention; administering laxatives is outside the CNA's scope.

Question 5

The most effective way for a CNA to break the chain of infection is:

Accepted Answer

Performing thorough hand hygiene before and after patient contact

Answer

Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to interrupt the transmission of infectious agents.

General Practice Test