Personal Care Skills 1 Flashcards
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A resident has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When providing oral care, the CNA should:
Answer: Provide oral care carefully without disturbing the tube, keeping the naris clean
Oral care continues for NG-tube residents; the CNA cleans gently around the tube and keeps the naris clean without pulling on the tube.
While performing perineal care on a male resident, the CNA notices an open sore on the penis. The CNA should:
Answer: Stop, cover the area, and report to the nurse immediately
An open sore is an abnormal finding that must be reported to the nurse promptly; delaying increases infection and wound-worsening risk.
How often should the water be changed during a complete bed bath?
Answer: When it becomes cool or visibly soiled — at minimum before perineal care
Water must be changed when soiled or cool, and always before perineal care to prevent cross-contamination.
A resident prefers to brush their own teeth but has limited hand strength. The BEST action by the CNA is to:
Answer: Set up supplies and provide a built-up handle toothbrush, assisting only as needed
Promoting independence by providing adaptive equipment supports dignity and function while ensuring oral hygiene is completed.
The purpose of applying lotion to a resident's skin after bathing is to:
Answer: Maintain skin moisture and reduce the risk of skin breakdown
Lotion restores moisture lost during bathing and helps keep skin supple, reducing the risk of cracks and pressure injury formation.
When combing the hair of a resident with long tangled hair, the CNA should begin combing:
Answer: At the ends and work upward toward the scalp in small sections
Starting at the ends and working upward prevents pulling and pain caused by forcing a comb through tangles from the root.
A resident tells the CNA they feel dizzy while sitting up for a shower. The CNA should:
Answer: Stop the shower, assist the resident to a safe position, and call for the nurse
Dizziness can indicate orthostatic hypotension or another medical concern; stopping and summoning the nurse is the safe, correct response.