Basic Skills
Most crucial step of standard precautions to prevent infection.
What is hand hygiene?
Three types of transmission based isolation precautions.
What are contact, droplet, and airborne?
Put the shirt on the right arm first then the left arm.
A patient with a weak right arm needs help with putting on a shirt. What's the right approach?
Contact the facility's contracted interpretation services.
A resident has limited English proficiency (LEP), and the CNA cannot obtain necessary information. What is the CNA's first action?
Raise the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees or sitting position.
What is the most important safety precaution when a CNA is feeding a resident?
Over the brachial artery at the inner elbow.
When measuring a resident's blood pressure, where should the CNA place the diaphragm of the stethoscope?
Goggles, mask, gown, gloves.
What is PPE?
Encouraging self esteem and independence.
What is a result of having a resident complete a task that he or she can manage?
Advocate for resident rights.
What is the primary role of the long-term care ombudsman?
On the strong side.
A CNA is assisting a resident with a transfer from the bed to a wheelchair. Where should the CNA position the wheelchair?
Thickened liquids.
When feeding a resident who has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), which consistency of liquid is typically considered safe to prevent choking?
What is infection control?
Lateral position with head turned to the side.
A CNA is performing oral care for an unconscious resident. Which position is most appropriate to prevent aspiration?
Respect the refusal, notify the nurse, and document the refusal.
If a competent resident refuses a bath, what should the CNA do?
On the bottom of the foot.
When helping a resident put on non-slip socks, where should the tread be?
Count the breaths while holding their wrist (same position as pulse).
When counting a resident's breaths, what is the best practice to ensure an accurate count?
What are standard precautions?
The CNA is assisting a resident on a full liquid diet to eat breakfast. Which of the following items would need to be removed from their tray?
Explain the procedure and get consent.
Before beginning any procedure on a resident, what must the CNA do?
Use a shower chair so the resident can sit while washing.
A resident with lung disease (COPD) gets short of breath easily while taking a shower. What is the safest way for the CNA to assist them?
Every two hours.
How often should an immobile, bed-bound resident be repositioned to help prevent pressure ulcers?
Microbes present in blood.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
To identify exact needs and goals for the resident's care.
What is the purpose of a resident's care plan?
Tell them you can not share any information without the resident's consent.
A visitor asks a CNA for information about the resident's medical condition. What is the most appropriate response?
Have the resident sit on the side of the bed for a minute or two before standing.
A resident has orthostatic hypotension, which means their blood pressure drops when they stand up. What should the CNA do before assisting this resident with walking?