CNA Resident-Based Competency Practice Test

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A resident with heart failure has new ankle swelling and is more short of breath than usual while walking to the bathroom. What should the CNA do?

Report the new swelling and increased shortness of breath to the nurse promptly Give the resident extra fluids before reporting the change Encourage the resident to walk farther to move the fluid out of the legs Wait until the end of the shift to see whether the symptoms improve

Correct Answer:

Report the new swelling and increased shortness of breath to the nurse promptly

Explanation:

New edema and worsening shortness of breath can signal increasing fluid congestion in heart failure. These are changes in condition that should be reported promptly so the nurse can assess the resident.

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