Basic Nursing Skills 10 Flashcards
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A resident with a hip replacement should be positioned with the operative leg:
Answer: In abduction using a wedge pillow
An abduction pillow keeps the hip in alignment and prevents dislocation after total hip replacement.
When measuring and recording intake and output, which of the following is counted as intake?
Answer: Ice chips (recorded as half their volume)
Ice chips are recorded as approximately half their volume because they melt to liquid.
The CNA is to apply elastic compression stockings (TED hose). The correct time to apply them is:
Answer: Before the resident gets out of bed in the morning
TED hose are applied before the resident gets up so leg veins are not yet dilated with pooled blood.
A resident is on enteric (droplet) precautions. The CNA must wear which PPE before entering the room?
Answer: Surgical mask and gloves
Droplet precautions require a surgical mask and gloves to prevent transmission of large respiratory droplets.
Which observation indicates the CNA performed a bed bath correctly?
Answer: Face was washed first using a clean section of the washcloth, working toward cleaner to dirtier areas
Proper technique begins with the face and proceeds from clean to dirty areas to minimize infection risk.
A resident who is visually impaired needs to be oriented to a new room. The CNA should:
Answer: Describe the room layout and guide the resident's hand to key items
Describing the layout and physically guiding the resident to items promotes safety and independence.
While performing postmortem care, the CNA should:
Answer: Position the body in alignment and treat the body with dignity and respect
Maintaining body alignment and treating the deceased with respect is a core principle of postmortem care.