CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Activities of Daily Living 1

Question 1

When bathing a resident in bed, the CNA should change the water:

Accepted Answer

After washing the face and before washing the perineal area

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Only when it becomes visibly dirty

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At the end of the bath to rinse the resident

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Once during the entire bed bath

Question 2

A resident with right-sided weakness needs help putting on a shirt. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Dress the weak (right) side first

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Dress the strong (left) side first

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Have the resident put the shirt on independently

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Ask the charge nurse to complete the task

Question 3

After providing nail care, the CNA notices the resident's toenails are thick and yellow. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the nurse

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Trim the nails carefully using nail clippers

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Apply lotion and ignore the discoloration

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Soak the feet longer next time

Question 4

When shampooing a resident's hair in bed using a shampoo basin, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Check the water temperature on the inner wrist before use

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Use hot water to open the hair cuticles

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Keep the resident flat to prevent water from splashing

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Skip drying the hair if the room is warm

Question 5

While assisting a resident with ambulation, the CNA should place the gait belt:

Accepted Answer

Around the resident's waist over clothing

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Around the resident's chest under the arms

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Around the resident's hips below the waist

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Around the resident's wrist for a firm grip

Question 6

A resident who is visually impaired is about to eat a meal. To help the resident locate food on the plate, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Describe the food placement using clock positions (e.g., meat is at 6 o'clock)

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Feed the resident entirely to save time

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Cut all food into very small pieces without explanation

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Move the tray closer and let the resident figure it out