Basic Nursing Skills
Nutrition & Hydration
Hodge Podge
Swallowing Concerns
Vital Signs
Hodge Podge
100
What is the proper frequency for repositioning a bedridden resident to prevent pressure injuries?
What is every 2 hours?
100
What are the six essential nutrients?
What are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water?
100
What is the CNA’s role in collecting a urine specimen?
What is follow nurse’s instructions, use clean container, label correctly, and ensure timely delivery to lab?
100
What is the safest position for a resident when eating?
What is sitting upright (high Fowler’s)?
100
What are the four main vital signs CNAs are responsible for measuring?
What are temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure?
100
What does a living will do for a resident in long-term care?
What is it outlines the resident’s wishes for medical treatment if they can no longer speak for themselves?
200
What is the normal adult range for oral temperature?
What is 97.6–99.6°F (36.5–37.5°C)?
200
What does MyPlate recommend filling half your plate with?
What is fruits and vegetables?
200
What is the best way to promote a restraint-free environment?
What is use activities, supervision, and safe alternatives to restraints?
200
What should a CNA do if a resident pockets food in their mouth?
What is remind to chew/swallow, check mouth after bites, and report difficulty?
200
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
What is 12–20 breaths per minute?
200
What is the purpose of a durable power of attorney for healthcare?
What is it designates a person to make healthcare decisions if the resident is unable to?
300
Before weighing a resident, what should the CNA ensure?
What is resident has voided, shoes are off if required, and scale is zeroed?
300
Why should CNAs respect residents’ food preferences?
What is to promote dignity, comfort, and good intake?
300
DAILY DOUBLE
What is one major risk of physical restraint use?
What is loss of muscle strength, pressure injuries, or emotional distress?
300
What does IDDSI stand for?
What is International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative?
300
What is the most accurate method for measuring body temperature?
What is rectal temperature?
300
What is the main goal of cognitive behavior therapy?
What is to help people identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors?
400
Where should a CNA place a gait belt when assisting with ambulation?
What is around the resident’s waist, snug but not too tight, over clothing?
400
What does NPO mean, and what must the CNA do for residents with this order?
What is nothing by mouth; ensure no food or drink is given?
400
What should CNAs do before applying any restraint?
What is confirm a doctor’s order and follow facility policy?
400
What is the CNA’s role in assisting with PEG or NG tube feedings?
What is do not insert or remove tubes; observe, report issues, keep head of bed elevated, provide oral care?
400
What does systolic blood pressure measure?
What is the pressure when the heart is contracting?
400
DAILY DOUBLE 
Why is family involvement important in resident care?
What is families provide emotional support, share important health history, and help maintain the resident’s sense of identity?
500
A resident complains of pain. What is the CNA’s role?
What is observe, report pain to the nurse, and use non-pharmacological comfort measures as allowed?
500
What are signs of dehydration a CNA should watch for?
What are dry mouth, dark urine, confusion, and poor skin turgor?
500
Why should linens be kept wrinkle-free when making a bed?
What is to reduce the risk of pressure injuries?
500
What is the CNA’s responsibility in measuring intake and output (I & O)?
What is accurately measure and document all fluids taken in and all urine/stool/other output?
500
Where is the apical pulse measured?
What is at the apex of the heart, using a stethoscope placed on the chest?
500
Why must CNAs be aware of cultural diversity when caring for residents?
What is to respect beliefs, traditions, and values that may affect care, diet, and communication?
600
Which catheter-related tasks are CNAs not permitted to perform?
What is inserting, removing, or irrigating catheters?
600
What is dysphagia, and what is the CNA’s role in assisting?
What is difficulty swallowing; position resident upright, offer small bites/sips, use thickened liquids if ordered, and monitor for choking?
600
What practices can help residents sleep better at night?
What is quiet environment, dim lights, comfortable positioning, limit caffeine?
600
What is a special diet that limits salt intake, often prescribed for residents with high blood pressure?
👉 Answer: What is a low-sodium (cardiac) diet?
600
What should the CNA do if a resident’s blood pressure reading is significantly outside the normal range?
What is report it immediately to the nurse—do not re-inflate the cuff multiple times?
600
What does holistic care mean in nursing?
What is caring for the whole person—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs?