Basic Nursing Skills
What is the Normal Oral Temperature
What is 97.6-99.6
PPE stands for?
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
The correct way to identify a patient.
What is check the ID bracelet and confirm with the patient?
Patients have the right to refuse care. True or False?
What is True?
A resident with COPD should be positioned how to promote easier breathing?
What is Fowler’s
Before Giving care, what is the first a CNA should do
What is Wash your hands
What color container should sharps be disposed in?
What is red (sharps container)?
The first step if a patient starts to fall.
What is ease them to the floor?
HIPAA protects what?
What is patient privacy and confidentiality?
Why must CNAs watch for signs of hypoglycemia in diabetic residents?
What is because low blood sugar can quickly become life-threatening?
How often should you reposition a Bedridden Resident
What is every 2 Hours
A CNA accidentally gets a blood splash on their uniform. What is the first step?
What is remove the contaminated clothing and wash the skin immediately?
RACE stands for in fire safety.
What is Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate?
Residents have the right to be free from __________ and __________ abuse.
What is physical and emotional?
The kidneys are part of which body system?
What is the urinary system?
A CNA notices a stage 2 pressure injury. What is the CNA’s role?
What is report to the nurse and provide appropriate skin care per care plan?
Why should fingernails be kept short and free of artificial nails when providing care?
What is to reduce the risk of harboring pathogens?
You are feeding a resident who suddenly becomes pale and clutches their throat but cannot cough. What should you do?
What is perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)?
A resident with dementia exposes themselves in the dining room. What is the most appropriate CNA response?
What is gently cover them and redirect them to a private area?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
What are the alveoli?
Why must a CNA avoid cutting a diabetic patient’s toenails?
What is because poor circulation and sensation increase infection and injury risk?
A resident on reverse isolation precautions asks why visitors wear masks. What is the best response?
What is “to protect you from germs because your immune system is weak”?
During a seizure, a resident bites their tongue and begins to bleed. What is the correct CNA action?
What is protect their airway, position them on their side, and call for the nurse?
Which federal law requires nursing homes to provide residents with quality care and protect their rights?
What is OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987)?
A resident with Parkinson’s disease has a shuffling gait. What safety measure should the CNA use?
What is encourage use of assistive devices and provide a clutter-free path?