1000 Flashcards Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exam
Bathing helps maintain ______ hygiene. skin
What is the purpose of perineal care? To prevent infection and maintain cleanliness of genital area
Resident refuses bath. What should CNA do first? Respect refusal and report to nurse
What is the correct order of bed bath? Cleanest to dirtiest areas
Always wash hands ______ care. before and after
What is a critical trap in bathing care? Using hot water without checking temperature
Oral Care Cleaning teeth, gums, and mouth
Resident is unconscious. Oral care position? Side-lying position
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What is aspiration? Inhalation of food/liquid into lungs
High Fowler's position is ______ degrees. 90
Purpose of repositioning every 2 hours? Prevent pressure ulcers
What is a pressure ulcer? Skin injury due to prolonged pressure
Red area on sacrum. Action? Report immediately, do not massage
The cleanest area is washed ______. first
What is grooming? Care of nails, hair, shaving, appearance
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Cutting toenails of diabetic patient CNA should Risk of injury/infection
avoid because?
Range of motion (ROM). Exercises to maintain joint movement
What is passive ROM? Nurse/CNA moves patient's joints
What is active ROM? Patient moves own joints
Patient refuses ROM. CNA should? Respect refusal and report
Side rails are used for ______ safety. fall
What is a transfer belt used for? Safe patient movement assistance
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Transfer belt is placed on bare skin? No, always over clothing
Ambulation Walking or moving with assistance
Patient dizzy during walking. CNA should? Sit patient down immediately
What is toileting assistance? Helping patient use bathroom/bedpan
Urine output is measured in ______. mL
Normal urine color? Pale yellow
What indicates dehydration? Dark concentrated urine
Incontinence Inability to control bladder/bowel
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Bathing helps maintain ______ hygiene. skin
What is the purpose of perineal care? To prevent infection and maintain cleanliness of genital area
Resident refuses bath. What should CNA do first? Respect refusal and report to nurse
What is the correct order of bed bath? Cleanest to dirtiest areas
Always wash hands ______ care. before and after
What is a critical trap in bathing care? Using hot water without checking temperature
Oral Care Cleaning teeth, gums, and mouth
Resident is unconscious. Oral care position? Side-lying position
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What is aspiration? Inhalation of food/liquid into lungs
High Fowler's position is ______ degrees. 90
Purpose of repositioning every 2 hours? Prevent pressure ulcers
What is a pressure ulcer? Skin injury due to prolonged pressure
Red area on sacrum. Action? Report immediately, do not massage
The cleanest area is washed ______. first
What is grooming? Care of nails, hair, shaving, appearance
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Cutting toenails of diabetic patient CNA should Risk of injury/infection
avoid because?
Range of motion (ROM). Exercises to maintain joint movement
What is passive ROM? Nurse/CNA moves patient's joints
What is active ROM? Patient moves own joints
Patient refuses ROM. CNA should? Respect refusal and report
Side rails are used for ______ safety. fall
What is a transfer belt used for? Safe patient movement assistance
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Transfer belt is placed on bare skin? No, always over clothing
Ambulation Walking or moving with assistance
Patient dizzy during walking. CNA should? Sit patient down immediately
What is toileting assistance? Helping patient use bathroom/bedpan
Urine output is measured in ______. mL
Normal urine color? Pale yellow
What indicates dehydration? Dark concentrated urine
Incontinence Inability to control bladder/bowel
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