Basic Nursing Skills 17 Flashcards
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When performing perineal care on a female resident, the CNA should clean:
Answer: From front to back, using a clean section of cloth for each stroke
Front-to-back cleaning prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra, reducing the risk of urinary tract infection.
A resident is placed in the Trendelenburg position. This means the resident's:
Answer: Feet are elevated higher than the head
The Trendelenburg position has the feet elevated above the level of the head, often used in shock management.
A resident has an order for elastic compression stockings (TED hose). When should the CNA apply them?
Answer: In the morning before the resident gets out of bed
Compression stockings are most effective when applied before the resident stands, preventing venous pooling and edema from developing.
While emptying a urinary catheter drainage bag, the CNA should:
Answer: Open the drain valve and let urine flow without touching the spout to any surface
Keeping the drain spout from contacting any surface prevents contamination and reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection.
A resident with dysphagia is prescribed a thickened-liquid diet. The CNA should:
Answer: Provide only liquids thickened to the consistency specified in the care plan
Thickened liquids are prescribed to prevent aspiration; deviating from the specified consistency puts the resident at serious risk.
When inserting a rectal suppository is delegated to a CNA (where permitted by state), the resident should be positioned in which position?
Answer: Left lateral (Sims') position with the upper knee flexed
The left lateral (Sims') position aligns the sigmoid colon for easier suppository insertion and takes advantage of gravity to retain the medication.
A resident develops sudden chest pain and shortness of breath while the CNA is providing care. The correct sequence of actions is:
Answer: Call for the nurse immediately, stay with the resident, and follow facility emergency protocol
Chest pain with dyspnea is a potential cardiac or pulmonary emergency requiring immediate nurse response; the CNA must call for help and stay with the resident.