CNA Skills

What is the first step in hand hygiene?

• Wet your hands with clean, running water.

• Use hand sanitizer without water.

• Dry your hands with a towel.

• Rub your hands together with soap.

Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Helmet

• Umbrella

• Scarf

• Goggles

What is the correct position for a patient during a bed bath?

• lying on their stomach

• standing

• sitting upright

• lying flat on their back

When assisting a patient with ambulation, what should the CNA do?

• Leave the patient unattended

• Provide support and stability, ensure proper body mechanics, use assistive devices if necessary, and maintain clear communication with the patient.

• Use improper body mechanics

• Avoid using assistive devices

Which of the following is not a vital sign?

• Pain level

• Temperature

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

What is the recommended duration for handwashing?

• 30 seconds

• 10 seconds

• at least 20 seconds

• 5 seconds

Which of the following is an example of airborne precautions?

• Negative pressure room for a patient with tuberculosis

• Isolating a patient with a broken leg in a private room

• Using a surgical mask for a patient with chickenpox

• Wearing gloves and a gown for a patient with a common cold

What is the purpose of using a draw sheet when repositioning a patient?

• To provide comfort to the patient

• To prevent the patient from moving

• To secure the patient in place

• To reduce friction and shear forces, maintain body alignment, and prevent skin breakdown.

How should a CNA measure a patient's blood pressure?

• Using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope

• Using a pulse oximeter and a blood pressure cuff

• Using a thermometer and a blood pressure cuff

• Using a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff

What is the normal range for a patient's heart rate?

• 20-40 beats per minute

• 120-150 beats per minute

• 180-200 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute