CNA Practice Activities of Daily Living Flashcards

The CNA notices a resident's cast on the arm feels warm and the resident complains of increased pain. The CNA should:

Answer: Report findings to the nurse immediately

Warmth and increased pain under a cast may indicate circulatory compromise or infection, requiring prompt nurse assessment.

Which situation requires the CNA to change gloves during perineal care on the same resident?

Answer: After washing the front perineal area before cleaning the anal area

Gloves must be changed before moving from the front perineal area to the anal area to prevent transferring bacteria.

A resident with dysphagia is most safely fed foods that are:

Answer: Thick, moist, or pureed consistencies per the care plan

Thick or pureed consistencies move more slowly and are easier to control, reducing aspiration risk in residents with swallowing difficulties.

When making an occupied bed, the CNA should:

Answer: Fan-fold soiled linen to one side, reposition the resident, then remove it

Fan-folding linen to one side while the resident is repositioned to the other keeps the resident safely in bed and prevents falls.

A resident states they feel dizzy when the CNA helps them sit at the edge of the bed. The BEST response is:

Answer: Have the resident sit at the edge for a few minutes and reassess

Allowing the resident to dangle at the bedside gives the body time to adjust blood pressure and resolve orthostatic hypotension before standing.

Which observation during a bed bath should be reported to the nurse?

Answer: A new area of redness that does not blanch when pressed

Non-blanchable redness is a Stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported immediately to the nurse for assessment and intervention.

When caring for a resident with a urinary catheter during bathing, the CNA should:

Answer: Clean the meatus and catheter from the body outward using a clean stroke each time

Cleaning from the meatus outward in one direction prevents bacteria from being pushed into the urethra.