Assisting with Daily Living Flashcards

When assisting a resident with oral care who is unconscious, the CNA should position the resident:

Answer: On their side (lateral) with head turned to the side

Positioning an unconscious resident on their side prevents aspiration of fluids during oral care.

A resident's hair is tangled and matted. The best approach for the CNA when combing is to:

Answer: Start at the ends and work toward the scalp

Starting at the ends and working upward minimizes pain and hair breakage when dealing with tangles.

During a bed bath, when should the CNA change the bath water?

Answer: When it becomes cold, soapy, or dirty

Bath water should be changed when it becomes cold, soapy, or soiled to maintain hygiene and comfort.

A resident who normally wears glasses needs assistance with ADLs. The CNA should:

Answer: Ensure the resident wears their glasses before starting activities

Residents should wear assistive devices like glasses during activities to promote independence, dignity, and safety.

While giving a back rub, the CNA notices redness over the resident's coccyx that does not blanch. The correct action is to:

Answer: Stop, cover the area, and immediately report to the nurse

Non-blanching redness over a bony prominence is a stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported to the nurse immediately.

A resident tells the CNA they prefer to bathe in the evening rather than the morning. The CNA should:

Answer: Honor the preference and communicate it to the care team

Residents have the right to set their own routines; the CNA should accommodate preferences and communicate them to ensure consistent care.

When shaving a male resident with a safety razor, the CNA should shave in which direction?

Answer: In the direction of hair growth

Shaving in the direction of hair growth reduces skin irritation, nicks, and the risk of ingrown hairs.