CNA Personal Care Skills 5 3

Question 1

When providing a complete bed bath, the CNA should change the bath water when it:

Accepted Answer

Becomes cool, soapy, or before perineal care

Answer

Bath water should be changed when cool, excessively soapy, or before perineal care to maintain hygiene and comfort.

Question 2

A resident's skin appears reddened over a bony prominence that does not blanch when pressed. This finding indicates:

Accepted Answer

A Stage 1 pressure injury requiring immediate reporting and care changes

Answer

Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence is a Stage 1 pressure injury and requires immediate reporting, position change, and preventive intervention.

Question 3

The primary purpose of providing back massages during personal care is to:

Accepted Answer

Promote circulation, relaxation, and assess skin integrity

Answer

Back massages improve circulation, provide relaxation, and give the CNA an opportunity to assess the skin for early signs of pressure injury.

Question 4

When providing nail care for a resident with diabetes, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

File nails smooth and report any foot concerns to the nurse — toenail trimming may require a podiatrist

Answer

Diabetic foot care requires special precautions — toenail trimming in diabetics is often restricted to nurses or podiatrists, and any foot abnormalities must be reported.

Question 5

When assisting a resident with shaving, the CNA should shave:

Accepted Answer

In the direction of hair growth to prevent skin irritation and cuts

Answer

Shaving in the direction of hair growth reduces skin irritation, ingrown hairs, and cuts in elderly residents with fragile skin.

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CNA Personal Care Skills 5 3