Question 1

Applying An Anti-Embolic Stocking To One Leg

Accepted Answer

• Leave resident with stocking  that is smooth/wrinkle free.

Question 2

Assist Resident To Ambulate Using A Gait Belt (Ambulate = Walk)

Accepted Answer

• Lock bed brakes to ensure resident's safety.
• Lock wheelchair brakes to ensure resident's safety.

Question 3

Assisting Resident With The Use Of A Bedpan, Measure And Record Urine Output With Hand Washing (1/4 Mandatory)

Accepted Answer

• Be within 25 ml's of the Observer's reading.
• Wash hands (scrub for at least 20 seconds).
• Do not re-contaminate hands during & after hand-washing.

Question 4

Catheter Care For A Female Resident With Hand Washing (1/4 Mandatory Task)

Accepted Answer

• Hold catheter where it exits the urethra with one hand.
• Do not allow tube to be pulled at any time.
• Wash hands (scrub for at least 20 seconds).
• Do not re-contaminate hands during & after hand-washing.

Question 5

Denture Care - Cleaning Upper or Lower Denture

Accepted Answer

• Put on gloves before washing/touching dentures.

Question 6

Donning Gown And Gloves, Emptying A Urinary Drainage Bag, Measure And Record Urine Output And Removing Gown and Gloves With Hand Washing (1/4 Mandatory Task)

Accepted Answer

• Be within 25 ml's of the Observer's reading.
• Remove PPE without touching outside of soiled gown.
• Wash hands (scrub for at least 20 seconds).
• Do not re-contaminate hands during & after hand-washing.

Question 7

Dressing A Resident With An Affected (Weak) Side

Accepted Answer

• Strip strong, wear weak.

Question 8

Feeding A Dependent Resident

Accepted Answer

• Position resident in a sitting position of 75 - 90 degrees.
• Record percentage of solid food eaten.
• Record total fluid consumed in ml's.

Question 9

Foot Care On One Foot

Accepted Answer

• Dry thoroughly between the toes.
• No lotion in between toes (Not boldened, important).

Question 10

Making An Occupied Bed

Accepted Answer

• N/A

Question 11

Modified Bed Bath - Face And One Arm, Hand And Underarm

Accepted Answer

• No soap on face
• Wash eyes inner to outer with new leaf each swipe.

Question 12

Mouth Care - Brushing Resident's Teeth

Accepted Answer

• Put on gloves before cleaning resident's mouth.

Question 13

Nail Care One Hand

Accepted Answer

• N/A
• Push cuticles w/ towel (not required/not boldened).

Question 14

PROM Exercises For One Hip and One Knee

Accepted Answer

• Ask resident if there is pain/discomfort at least once.

Question 15

PROM Exercises To One Shoulder

Accepted Answer

• Ask resident if there is pain/discomfort at least once.

Question 16

Perineal Care For A Female With Hand Washing (1/4 Mandatory Task)

Accepted Answer

• Clean vagina front to back with new leaf each swipe.
• Wash from vagina to rectal/back area.
• Wash hands (scrub for at least 20 seconds).
• Do no re-contaminate hands during & after hand-washing.

Question 17

Positioning A Dependent Resident In Bed On Side

Accepted Answer

• Ask Observer to stand on side of the bed opposite to working area (you stay on working side only).

Question 18

Transfer Resident From Bed To Wheelchair Using A Gait Belt
(Transfer = Pivot)

Accepted Answer

• Lock bed brakes to ensure resident's safety.
• Lock wheelchair brakes to ensure resident's safety.

Question 19

Vital Signs: Count And Record Resident's Radial Pulse And Respirations

Accepted Answer

• Record pulse rate (within 8 beats of Observer's reading).
• Record respiration rate (within 4 breaths of Observer's reading).

CNA: Boldened Steps

Review of boldened steps for all 19 CNA exam skills.

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