CNA Bathing and Dressing 3

Question 1

During a bed bath, in which direction should the CNA wash a female resident's perineal area?

Accepted Answer

Front to back, from the urethral meatus toward the rectum

Answer

Back to front to ensure all debris is removed

Answer

In circular motions around the entire area

Answer

The direction does not matter as long as soap is used

Question 2

When giving a partial bath, which body areas are typically included?

Accepted Answer

Face, hands, axillae (underarms), back, and perineum

Answer

Only the face and hands

Answer

Entire body except the feet

Answer

Arms and legs only

Question 3

When shampooing a bedbound resident's hair, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Use a hair wash basin or trough positioned under the head while the resident lies supine

Answer

Avoid washing the hair since it is too complicated for a bedbound resident

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Have the resident lean over the side of the bed into a bucket

Answer

Substitute dry shampoo on every occasion instead

Question 4

The correct sequence for putting on a gown for a resident with an IV in one arm is:

Accepted Answer

Thread the IV bag through the sleeve on the affected side first, then guide the arm through

Answer

Thread the IV-side sleeve on last

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Remove the IV before dressing and reinsert it after

Answer

Place the gown cape-style without threading arms through sleeves

Question 5

While assisting a resident with bathing, the CNA notices a reddened area over the coccyx (tailbone). The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Complete the bath, then immediately report the finding to the nurse

Answer

Apply lotion vigorously and massage the area to improve circulation

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Note it as normal for elderly skin and continue bathing

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Apply a thick layer of moisture barrier cream and schedule extra baths

Question 6

When assisting a cognitively intact resident with bathing, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Encourage and allow the resident to do as much as they safely can independently

Answer

Perform all bathing tasks for the resident to complete it faster

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Ask family members to supervise for privacy concerns

Answer

Bathe the resident without explaining steps to save time