Author Question: Which of the following task(s) may be delegated to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)? Select all ... (Read 58 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following task(s) may be delegated to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)? Select all that apply.

a. Measuring and recording intake and output
b. Performing a bedside dipstick urine test
c. Applying a condom catheter to a male patient
d. Assessing a patient's ability to collect a urine specimen
e. Determining which type of catheter to insert

Question 2

A 70-year-old male with diabetic peripheral neuropathy reports a burning sensation in his feet. He also states, Those pain pills make me feel funny and they don't help my pain, so I don't take them.

Which of the following is likely to be most beneficial for treating this patient's neuropathic pain?
a. Opioid analgesic (morphine)
b. NSAID (ibuprofen)
c. Antiepileptic drug (gabapentin)
d. Narcotic analgesic with acetaminophen (hydrocodone)

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Measuring and recording intake and output, performing a bedside dipstick urine test, and applying a condom catheter to a male patient are all tasks that can be delegated to a certified nursing assistant (CNA) trained in these procedures. A CNA cannot assess a patient's urinary and cognitive status to determine ability to collect a specimen, as this is the responsibility of the registered nurse. A CNA cannot determine which catheter type is most appropriate for a patient. This judgment would be made by the registered nurse or prescribed for specific patient needs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Gabapentin is an antiepileptic (also known as an anticonvulsant) that is also used in adults to treat neuropathic pain. Opioids (e.g., morphine, hydrocodone) are most effective for certain types of pain. For instance, visceral pain, which is more generalized, is most responsive to opioid treatment, whereas neuropathic pain is resistant to opioids. Acetaminophen alone is likely not strong enough to relieve neuropathic pain.