Using Adaptive Devices Flashcards
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A resident uses a urinary catheter drainage bag. When repositioning the bag, the CNA must ensure the bag is always:
Answer: Below the level of the bladder to prevent backflow
The drainage bag must always be kept below bladder level to use gravity for drainage and prevent urine from flowing back into the bladder, which could cause infection.
Which adaptive eating utensil is MOST appropriate for a resident who has tremors in both hands?
Answer: A weighted utensil set
Weighted utensils add resistance that helps dampen the effects of tremors, allowing residents to bring food to their mouths with greater control.
A resident with a colostomy bag reports that the seal around the stoma is leaking. The CNA's BEST response is to:
Answer: Notify the nurse immediately and assist with peristomal skin care as directed
A leaking colostomy seal can cause skin breakdown and must be reported to the nurse promptly so it can be properly replaced and the skin assessed.
When cleaning a resident's eyeglasses, the CNA should use:
Answer: A soft microfiber cloth with lens cleaner or warm water
Microfiber cloths and appropriate lens cleaner prevent scratching the lenses, while paper towels and harsh chemicals can damage coatings.
A resident who uses a walker is preparing to sit down in a chair. The CNA should instruct the resident to:
Answer: Place the walker to the side, reach back for the chair armrests, then sit
Walkers are not designed to bear full sitting weight; the resident should secure the walker aside and use the chair's armrests for safe lowering.
A resident's dentures do not fit well and the resident reports sore spots in the mouth. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the concern to the nurse and document the oral assessment
Ill-fitting dentures causing oral pain must be reported to the nurse for proper assessment and referral; a CNA should not independently modify or withhold dentures.
Which statement about caring for a resident's artificial eye (ocular prosthesis) is CORRECT?
Answer: It should be removed and cleaned with mild soap and water, then stored in a labeled container when not in use
An ocular prosthesis requires daily cleaning with mild soap and water and must be stored in a labeled container with water or saline to prevent scratching when removed.