CNA Personal Care Skills 4 2

Question 1

When providing perineal care to a female resident, the CNA should cleanse:

Accepted Answer

From front to back using a clean area of cloth for each stroke

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From back to front to remove the most contamination first

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In circular motions around the perineal area

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Using the same cloth section for the entire perineal area

Question 2

Before assisting a resident with oral hygiene, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure, gather supplies, provide privacy, and apply gloves

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Apply toothpaste without asking the resident for preferences

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Perform oral care while the resident is lying flat in bed

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Skip gloves since this is not a body fluid contact situation

Question 3

When assisting a hemiplegic resident with dressing, the correct technique is:

Accepted Answer

Dress the weaker (affected) side first and undress the stronger side first

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Dress the stronger side first and undress the weaker side first

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Always start with the upper body regardless of which side is affected

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Ask the resident to manage dressing independently to encourage rehabilitation

Question 4

To prevent pressure ulcers during bathing, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Pat skin dry gently, especially skin folds and bony prominences

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Scrub bony prominences vigorously to stimulate circulation

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Apply thick lotion between skin folds to keep skin moist

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Use hot water to open pores and improve circulation

Question 5

When trimming a resident's fingernails, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Cut nails straight across and file any sharp edges smooth

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Cut nails in a curved shape, cutting deeply into corners

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Soak nails first only for diabetic residents

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Use scissors rather than nail clippers for better control

Question 6

The correct water temperature for a resident's bath or shower should be:

Accepted Answer

Checked by the CNA with a thermometer or wrist, 105-110 degrees F

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As hot as the resident prefers to ensure comfort

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Room temperature to prevent burns in all residents

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Determined by turning on hot water first and adjusting down