Basic Nursing Skills 20 Flashcards

When performing passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises, the CNA should stop if the resident:

Answer: Reports pain or resistance is felt

Pain or resistance during PROM indicates potential injury risk, and the CNA must stop immediately and report to the nurse.

Which of the following is the correct technique when applying a non-sterile dressing change as directed by the nurse?

Answer: Use sterile gloves and remove dressing away from the wound

Sterile gloves and removing the dressing away from the wound reduces contamination and tissue trauma.

A resident has a new order for elastic compression stockings (TED hose). When should the CNA apply them?

Answer: Before the resident gets out of bed in the morning

TED hose are most effective when applied before the resident is upright to prevent blood pooling in the legs.

When using a gait belt to ambulate a resident, where should the CNA position themselves?

Answer: To the resident's weaker side and slightly behind

Standing on the weaker side positions the CNA to provide support where the resident is most likely to lose balance.

A resident's urinary output for an 8-hour shift is 180 mL. The CNA should:

Answer: Report this immediately to the nurse as it may indicate oliguria

Normal urine output is approximately 30 mL/hour; 180 mL over 8 hours falls below this threshold and must be reported.

Which action by the CNA best prevents pressure injuries when a resident is in a wheelchair?

Answer: Assisting the resident to perform weight shifts every 15–30 minutes

Regular weight shifts relieve pressure on bony prominences, the primary cause of pressure injuries in wheelchair users.

When caring for a resident with a urinary catheter, the drainage bag should always be:

Answer: Kept below the level of the bladder at all times

Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level uses gravity to prevent urine backflow, which could cause infection.