Questions and Answers
Which of the following principles should a CNA keep in mind when assisting a resident with dressing?
Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning a patient?
To a non-moving part of the bed (bed frame).
What is an important step to prevent pain or injury when combing hair that is long or tangled?
Work from the bottom of the hair toward the scalp, removing tangles as you move up.
Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to?
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What is an appropriate response when a patient is crying and turns her head away?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of a potential infection in a patient?
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What types of environments contribute to pathogen growth?
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Which item should you do FIRST when you receive the following assignment?
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What should you do if a patient with limited mobility has not had a bowel movement for 3 days?
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What is an appropriate action for a CNA caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today?
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What is an important step to take before bathing a patient?
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Which of the following is not a factor that might affect your communication with the patient?
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What should a CNA do when a bed alarm signals that a patient is getting out of bed?
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What is an important safety step when providing mouth care to a patient in bed?
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What should a CNA do when approached by a family member while charting at the nurse's station?
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Where would a patient that needs no nursing interventions but is unable to care for himself probably be found?
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Older patients often have very thin and fragile ______________ and extra caution must be taken to avoid injury, tears and shearing.
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What should CNAs promote in patient environments regarding safety?
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Which of the following settings provides short-term care and stabilization for patients with acute health conditions?
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What risk is a confused patient in a locked dementia unit at risk for?
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What is the proper greeting when answering a telephone on a nursing unit?
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The fire doors can be opened manually to remove patients, visitors, and staff during evacuation.
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Study Notes
Resident Independence and Rights
- Residents have the right to choose their own clothing when dressed.
Restraints Protocol
- After removing wrist restraints to reposition a patient, they should be secured to a non-moving part of the bed frame.
Hair Care Technique
- When combing long or tangled hair, start from the bottom and work upward to minimize pain and injuries.
Foot Care Importance
- Regular foot care allows CNAs to identify red areas, wounds, sores, rashes, or other abnormalities.
Patient Response
- If a patient is crying and turns away, approach them gently and ask if they would like to talk.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Changing a care plan is not considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL).
Infection Indicators
- A temperature of 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit is not a sign of potential infection.
Pathogen Growth Environments
- Pathogens thrive in warm, dark, and moist environments.
Prioritizing Tasks
- The first task assigned should be assisting the patient in room 101 with a bedpan.
Bowel Movement Monitoring
- If a bedbound patient has not had bowel movements for three days, notify the nurse.
Reporting Changes
- Any increase in confusion in a patient must be reported to the nurse immediately.
Bathing Safety
- Always ask the patient to check the water temperature before bathing them.
Communication Factors
- Your knowledge of the patient's disease process does not hinder communication with them.
Bed Alarm Functionality
- Bed alarms alert the CNA when a patient is getting out of bed to ensure their safety.
Mouth Care Safety
- For mouth care, it is critical to ensure that the patient is in a sitting position.
Family Interaction Etiquette
- Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay, and ask how to help when approached by a family member.
Assisted Living Facilities
- Patients requiring no intensive nursing interventions but needing help in daily living can reside in assisted living facilities (ALF).
Elder Care Considerations
- Extra caution is necessary with older patients due to their thin and fragile skin to prevent injuries.
Promoting Safety in Patient Environments
- CNAs should remove throw rugs to enhance safety in patient areas.
Short Term Care Settings
- Hospitals are designated for providing short-term care and stabilization for patients with acute health conditions.
Risks in Dementia Units
- Confused patients in locked dementia units run the risk of elopement.
Proper Telephone Etiquette
- When answering the phone in a nursing unit, use a professional greeting including your name and position.
Fire Safety Protocol
- During a fire alarm, bedbound patients can be evacuated manually by opening closed fire doors.
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Test your knowledge as a Certified Nursing Assistant with this practice flashcard quiz. Covering principles of resident care and safety measures, this quiz will help reinforce your understanding of essential CNA responsibilities. Perfect for exam preparation or review.
