CCW CCW Nutrition & Personal Care 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct technique for assisting a client with oral hygiene who cannot rinse and spit independently?
- Use a standard toothbrush with toothpaste and allow them to swallow
- Use a foam swab moistened with water and suction if available (Correct answer)
- Skip oral care to avoid aspiration risk
- Use mouthwash only as it does not require rinsing
Correct answer: Use a foam swab moistened with water and suction if available
Foam swabs with suction allow safe oral hygiene for clients unable to spit, reducing aspiration risk while maintaining mouth health.
Question 2: Which sign indicates a client may be dehydrated and requires increased fluid intake?
- Skin turgor that snaps back immediately
- Clear pale yellow urine
- Dry mucous membranes and dark concentrated urine (Correct answer)
- Blood pressure within normal range
Correct answer: Dry mucous membranes and dark concentrated urine
Dry mucous membranes and dark urine are classic clinical indicators of dehydration in care home clients.
Question 3: A care worker is trimming a diabetic client's toenails. What is the most important safety consideration?
- Cut nails as short as possible to prevent ingrown nails
- Use household scissors for a clean cut
- Refer nail care to a podiatrist or nurse due to infection risk (Correct answer)
- Soak the feet for 30 minutes before cutting
Correct answer: Refer nail care to a podiatrist or nurse due to infection risk
Diabetic clients have reduced sensation and circulation, making nail cutting by untrained staff a serious infection and injury risk.
Question 4: Which food group provides the primary energy source for most adults and should form the base of a balanced diet?
- Proteins
- Fats
- Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Vitamins
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and primary energy source and should make up the largest portion of a balanced diet.
Question 5: A client refuses to take a bath. What is the best initial response from the CCW?
- Insist on bathing for hygiene purposes
- Document the refusal and force the procedure
- Respect the refusal, explore the reason, and offer alternatives like a bed bath (Correct answer)
- Report the client as non-compliant immediately
Correct answer: Respect the refusal, explore the reason, and offer alternatives like a bed bath
Respecting client autonomy while exploring alternatives honors their rights and maintains a therapeutic relationship.
Question 6: How often should incontinence products be checked and changed at minimum for a client on a continence care plan?
- Every 8 hours
- Once daily
- Every 2 hours or when soiled (Correct answer)
- Only when the client requests a change
Correct answer: Every 2 hours or when soiled
Checking every 2 hours or after soiling prevents skin breakdown and urinary tract infections associated with prolonged exposure to moisture.
CCW CCW Nutrition & Personal Care 2
What is the correct technique for assisting a client with oral hygiene who cannot rinse and spit independently?