Basic Nursing Skills 14 Flashcards
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A resident refuses their morning bath. The CNA should:
Answer: Document the refusal and inform the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and notify the nurse.
When measuring blood pressure, the CNA notices the reading is 168/98 mmHg on a resident whose baseline is 120/76 mmHg. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Record it and report it to the nurse immediately
A significantly elevated blood pressure compared to baseline must be reported to the nurse promptly.
The CNA is applying anti-embolism stockings (TED hose). Which action is correct?
Answer: Apply them in the morning before the resident gets out of bed
Anti-embolism stockings should be applied in the morning before the resident gets up, when edema is minimal.
During a bed bath, the CNA should change the bath water when it becomes:
Answer: Visibly dirty or cool
Bath water should be changed when it becomes cool or soiled to maintain hygiene and comfort.
A resident who uses a hearing aid reports it is not working. What should the CNA check first?
Answer: Check if the battery needs replacement
A dead or weak battery is the most common reason a hearing aid stops working and is easily checked.
When a resident has a new order for a clear liquid diet, which item would NOT be included?
Answer: Cream of wheat cereal
Cream of wheat is not a clear liquid; clear liquid diets include only transparent or translucent liquids at room temperature.
A resident's meal tray arrives and the CNA notices the food is different from what is on the posted dietary card. The CNA should:
Answer: Return the tray to the kitchen and report the discrepancy to the nurse
Dietary restrictions are medically ordered; a discrepancy must be reported and corrected before the resident is served.