CNA Basic Nursing Skills 18

Question 1

What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands before and after patient contact.

Answer

Wear gloves at all times.

Answer

Use hand sanitizer occasionally.

Answer

Avoid sick patients.

Question 2

When assisting a patient to stand, where should you position yourself?

Accepted Answer

In front of the patient.

Answer

Behind the patient.

Answer

Next to the bed.

Answer

At the room’s doorway.

Question 3

What should a CNA do before feeding a patient?

Accepted Answer

Check the patient’s identification band.

Answer

Ask if they’re hungry.

Answer

Read the menu aloud.

Answer

Start with dessert.

Question 4

Which of the following should be reported immediately to a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Sudden chest pain.

Answer

Refusing a meal.

Answer

Mild headache.

Answer

Late medication delivery.

Question 5

How often should bed-bound patients be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours.

Answer

Every 6 hours.

Answer

Every 4 hours.

Answer

Once per shift.

Question 6

What should you do first if a patient begins choking?

Accepted Answer

Assess if they can cough or speak.

Answer

Call a code blue.

Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts immediately.

Answer

Leave to find a nurse.

Question 7

Which device helps prevent foot drop in bed-bound patients?

Accepted Answer

Footboard.

Answer

Pillow under the knees.

Answer

Elevated head of bed.

Answer

Bed cradle.

Question 8

Which is a sign of dehydration in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth.

Answer

Watery eyes.

Answer

Frequent urination.

Answer

Increased appetite.

Question 9

How should you measure a patient's pulse accurately?

Accepted Answer

For 60 seconds.

Answer

For 10 seconds and multiply by 6.

Answer

For 30 seconds and multiply by 2.

Answer

Estimate by touch.

Question 10

When providing oral care for an unconscious patient, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Position the patient on their side.

Answer

Check for dental issues.

Answer

Use a toothbrush only.

Answer

Ask if they prefer mint toothpaste.