Colorado CNA Practice Exam

When providing personal care, which of the following should a nursing assistant report to the nurse?

1. A resident is singing while bathing

2. A resident is shivering slightly

3. A resident has a rash or unusual skin condition

4. A resident uses warm water for bathing

The correct answer is: A resident has a rash or unusual skin condition

A resident using warm water for bathing is not something that needs to be reported to the nurse. This is not an urgent or concerning issue. Option A is incorrect because singing while bathing is not a cause for concern and does not require reporting to the nurse. Option B is also incorrect because shivering slightly can be a normal physiological response in some individuals and does not necessarily require immediate attention from the nurse. Option D is incorrect because using warm water for bathing is a common practice and does not require reporting to the nurse. The correct answer, option C, is the only one that specifically mentions a potential health concern that may need to be addressed by the nurse.