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The purpose of cold applications is usually to

  • speed the flow of blood to the area.
  • prevent heat exhaustion.
  • prevent or reduce swelling.✔
  • prevent the formation of scar tissue.

The CNA observes foul-smelling, cloudy urine in the drainage bag of a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. What should the CNA suspect?

  • The patient has consumed too much protein
  • The catheter tubing is too long
  • The patient may have a urinary tract infection (UTI)✔
  • The drainage bag needs to be emptied.

A patient with an NGT starts coughing during a feeding. What should the CNA recognize as the most likely cause?

  • The patient is having a reaction to the feeding formula.
  • The feeding pump has malfunctioned
  • The NGT has become dislodged.
  • The patient is experiencing aspiration.✔

A resident with an NGT appears bloated and complains of abdominal discomfort. The CNA should suspect:

  • Overfeeding or delayed gastric emptying✔
  • Dehydration from inadequate fluids
  • Formula intolerance
  • Infection at the insertion site

The CNA observes that the area around an IV insertion site is cool to the touch and swollen. This could indicate:

  • Phlebitis
  • Infection
  • Normal IV functioning
  • Infiltration✔

An agitated resident must be turned every two hours all night long. The first action of the nurse aide when waking up this resident is to

  • turn on the light.
  • speak quietly and calmly.✔
  • touch her shoulder.
  • shout her name.

While assisting a patient with an IV, the CNA notices redness and swelling at the insertion site. The most appropriate action is to:

  • Adjust the IV flow rate
  • Stop the IV infusion
  • Notify the nurse immediately✔
  • Apply heat to the area

What is an important observation to report for a patient with an NGT?

  • Clear nasal drainage
  • A new onset of nosebleeds✔
  • Normal bowel sounds
  • Soft, formed stools

When assisting with a patient who has a nasogastric tube (NGT), the CNA should:

  • Remove the tube if the patient complains of discomfort
  • Change the feeding formula as needed
  • Monitor for signs of aspiration, such as coughing during feeding✔
  • Flush the tube to ensure patency

A coworker refuses to assist with transferring a patient, claiming they are "too busy". What should the CNA do?

  • Refuse to perform the transfer alone
  • Attempt the transfer alone to save time
  • Report the refusal to the supervisor
  • Ask another staff member for help✔

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