CCW Patient Care & Support 2

Question 1

When giving perineal care to a female client, which direction should the care worker wipe?

Accepted Answer

Front to back

Answer

Wiping front to back keeps bacteria from the anal area away from the urethra and lowers the risk of urinary tract infection.

Question 2

What is the safest position for giving mouth care to an unconscious client?

Accepted Answer

On the side with the head turned toward the care worker

Answer

A side-lying position lets fluid drain out of the mouth, which lowers the risk of aspiration.

Question 3

A client takes a blood thinner (anticoagulant). Which shaving method is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

An electric razor

Answer

An electric razor lowers the risk of nicks and cuts, which can bleed heavily in clients on anticoagulants.

Question 4

A client with diabetes asks the care worker to trim their toenails. What should the care worker do?

Accepted Answer

Tell the nurse, because nail trimming for diabetic clients is done by a licensed nurse or podiatrist

Answer

Poor circulation and slow healing in diabetes make a small cut dangerous, so toenail care is left to licensed professionals.

Question 5

A client has weakness on the right side after a stroke. When putting on a shirt, which arm goes in first?

Accepted Answer

The right (weak) arm

Answer

Dressing the weak side first and undressing it last lets the weak limb move with the least strain.

CCW - Certified Care Worker Practice Test