Basic Nursing Skills 15 Flashcards
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A patient in a long-term care facility refuses to take their prescribed medication. The CNA should:
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse
Patients have the right to refuse treatment; the CNA must document the refusal and report it to the nurse so the care team can respond appropriately.
Which finding in a patient's stool should be reported to the nurse immediately?
Answer: Tarry black or bright red stool
Tarry black (melena) or bright red blood in stool indicates gastrointestinal bleeding and must be reported immediately.
When performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the CNA should:
Answer: Support the joint above and below while moving through the pain-free range
Supporting the joint above and below prevents injury while moving through the comfortable range of motion for the patient.
A patient suddenly becomes confused and reports feeling dizzy while the CNA is walking them in the hallway. The CNA should:
Answer: Ease the patient to the floor or a nearby chair using a safe technique
If a patient is at risk of falling, the CNA should safely lower them to the floor or support them into a chair to prevent injury.
A patient who has been on bed rest develops redness over their sacrum that does not blanch when pressed. This finding indicates:
Answer: Stage I pressure injury
Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence in intact skin is the hallmark of a Stage I pressure injury.
The purpose of placing a patient in the Sims' (left lateral) position is to:
Answer: Administer an enema or rectal examination
The Sims' position (semiprone, left side) provides access to the rectal area and is commonly used for enemas and rectal procedures.
A patient's family member asks the CNA to share information about the patient's diagnosis. The CNA should:
Answer: Explain that all medical information must come from the nurse or physician
CNAs are not authorized to disclose medical diagnoses or detailed health information; this responsibility belongs to licensed nurses and physicians.