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skin observation

  • CNA
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

During repositioning, the nursing assistant notices new redness over a resident’s heel. What should the assistant do?

  1. Tell the nurse about the redness✓ Correct

    A skin change should be communicated so the nurse can follow up.

  2. Wait until the next weekly bath to mention it✗ Incorrect

    A new skin change needs reporting rather than delay.

  3. Ignore it unless the skin opens✗ Incorrect

    Redness itself is a change to report.

  4. Document it only on a personal reminder✗ Incorrect

    A personal reminder does not communicate the finding to the nurse.

Answer

A. Tell the nurse about the redness

Rationale

A skin change should be communicated so the nurse can follow up. This action supports safe daily care.

RememberTell the nurse about the redness.

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