CNA Personal Care Skills 5 2

Question 1

When assisting a resident with a prosthetic limb, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the care plan and the resident's specific instructions for prosthesis care

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Remove the prosthesis daily for routine hygiene without resident input

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Clean the prosthesis with bleach to ensure sanitation

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Avoid touching the prosthesis to prevent damage

Question 2

After applying anti-embolism stockings, the CNA should assess:

Accepted Answer

That there are no wrinkles, the stockings are smooth, and circulation is intact

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That the stockings are folded down at the top for comfort

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That the resident's legs feel warm under the stockings after one hour

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That the stockings cover the knee but not the thigh

Question 3

When providing eye care for a resident with artificial eyes, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Follow facility protocol and the resident's personal care routine

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Remove and clean the prosthetic eye daily without informing the resident

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Use regular soap and water to clean the prosthetic eye

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Avoid all eye care to prevent accidental removal of the prosthesis

Question 4

When caring for a resident with a hearing aid, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Remove the hearing aid during bathing and store it safely away from moisture

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Clean the hearing aid with water to remove earwax buildup

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Leave the hearing aid in place during showering for convenience

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Increase the volume to maximum to ensure the resident can hear clearly

Question 5

The purpose of performing range of motion exercises during personal care is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures in immobile residents

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Build muscle strength to restore full function in paralyzed limbs

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Replace physical therapy sessions to reduce facility costs

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Provide exercise only for residents who request it

Question 6

When assisting a resident with denture care, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Line the sink with a towel or fill it with water before handling dentures

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Place dentures in hot water to sterilize them thoroughly

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Store dentures dry overnight to prevent bacterial growth

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Use regular household toothpaste to clean dentures