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

Answer

Front-to-back cleansing prevents the introduction of rectal bacteria into the urinary tract, reducing infection risk.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Explaining the procedure, ensuring privacy, gathering supplies, and applying gloves are all required preparation steps for oral hygiene.

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

Answer

Dressing the weaker side first requires less manipulation of the affected limb, while undressing the stronger side first allows easier removal.

Question 4

To prevent pressure ulcers during bathing, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Pat skin dry gently, especially skin folds and bony prominences

Answer

Gently patting skin dry, especially over bony prominences and skin folds, prevents friction injury and maintains skin integrity.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cut nails straight across and file any sharp edges smooth

Answer

Cutting nails straight across prevents ingrown nails, and filing smooths sharp edges that could scratch or injure.

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