💬 Communication
A resident cannot hear well. What is the best communication technique?
What is speaking clearly while facing the resident without shouting?
This pulse is commonly taken during a routine vital sign assessment.
What is the radial pulse?
This condition usually develops suddenly and may be caused by infection or illness.
What is delirium?
A resident has difficulty swallowing thin liquids. What diet modification may be ordered?
What are thickened liquids?
This type of documentation includes measurable facts that can be observed or measured.
What is objective documentation?
A resident begins crying after receiving difficult news. What is the CNA's best response?
What is remaining with the resident, listening, and offering emotional support?
A resident's temperature is much higher than normal compared to previous readings. What should the CNA do?
What is report the abnormal finding to the nurse promptly?
A resident with dementia believes they must leave to pick up their children from school. What communication technique is most appropriate?
What is redirecting the conversation rather than arguing?
During feeding, a resident begins coughing repeatedly. What is the CNA's first action?
What is stop feeding the resident immediately?
A resident states, "My pain is an 8 out of 10." This is what type of information?
What is subjective information?
A resident says, "I don't think life is worth living anymore." What should the CNA do?
What is stay with the resident and report the statement to the nurse immediately?
While obtaining blood pressure, this artery is used for auscultation.
What is the brachial artery?
A resident reports seeing insects crawling on the wall that are not actually present. This is an example of what?
What is a hallucination?
This dietary pattern excludes pork and shellfish for religious reasons.
What is a kosher diet?
A CNA notices a new open area on a resident's heel during morning care. What should the CNA do?
What is report the finding to the nurse immediately and document according to facility policy?
A resident with aphasia understands you but has difficulty speaking. What communication strategy is most appropriate?
What is allowing extra time and using simple yes/no questions or communication aids?
While counting respirations, the CNA notices labored breathing. What should happen next?
What is complete the assessment and report the abnormal breathing immediately?
A resident insists that staff members are stealing personal belongings without evidence. This is an example of what?
What is a delusion?
A resident has not had a bowel movement in several days and reports abdominal discomfort. What should the CNA do?
What is report the finding to the nurse?
Which of these findings should be reported immediately: a resident requesting water, a resident sleeping after lunch, a resident with new chest pain, or a resident watching television?
What is new chest pain?
A resident becomes angry and begins yelling at staff. What is the CNA's best first response?
What is remain calm, ensure safety, listen without arguing, and report concerns as needed?
A resident's oxygen saturation suddenly drops well below their normal baseline. What is the CNA's priority?
What is notify the nurse immediately while staying with the resident?
A normally calm resident with dementia suddenly becomes aggressive during bathing. What is the CNA's best first action?
What is stop the task, ensure safety, and attempt the care again later if appropriate while notifying the nurse?
A resident's urine is dark, concentrated, and has decreased in amount compared with yesterday. What should the CNA suspect and report?
What are possible signs of dehydration?
A resident who normally walks independently suddenly requires extensive assistance to stand. What is the CNA's priority?
What is report the sudden change in functional status to the nurse immediately?