CNA Bathing and Dressing

Question 1

Before bathing a resident, a CNA should check the water temperature using which method?

Accepted Answer

Use a thermometer or test on the inner wrist; ideal temperature is 105 to 110 degrees F

Answer

Ask the resident to test it

Answer

Check with fingertips only

Answer

Run the water until it feels comfortable on the back of the hand only

Question 2

Which principle of infection control is most important when performing a bed bath?

Accepted Answer

Wash from the cleanest areas to the dirtiest areas

Answer

Wash from the dirtiest areas to the cleanest areas

Answer

Use the same washcloth throughout the entire bath

Answer

Skip drying to save time

Question 3

When assisting a resident with a shower who has right-sided weakness, the CNA should help them wash which areas?

Accepted Answer

Areas the resident cannot safely reach, focusing on the affected right side

Answer

Only the left (strong) side

Answer

Only the back

Answer

No areas — the resident should be fully independent

Question 4

What should a CNA do to maintain a resident's privacy and dignity during bathing?

Accepted Answer

Cover the resident with a bath blanket and only expose the area being washed

Answer

Leave the door open for safety

Answer

Invite family members to observe

Answer

Perform the bath as quickly as possible without conversation

Question 5

While bathing a resident, a CNA notices a reddened area on the resident's hip. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Note the location and report it to the nurse immediately

Answer

Apply lotion and continue bathing without reporting it

Answer

Massage the reddened area vigorously to increase circulation

Answer

Ignore it unless the resident complains of pain

Question 6

When helping a resident put on a pullover shirt, which step is correct?

Accepted Answer

Put the shirt over the weaker arm first, then the stronger arm, then the head

Answer

Put the head through first, then both arms simultaneously

Answer

Put the shirt on the stronger arm first

Answer

The order does not matter as long as the shirt gets on