Personal Care Skills 4 Flashcards

A resident wears dentures. After removing them, the CNA should store the dentures in:

Answer: A labeled denture cup filled with cool water or denture solution

Dentures must be kept moist in a labeled cup to prevent warping and to avoid mix-ups with other residents.

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

Answer: On their side with head turned toward the CNA

A side-lying position with the head turned prevents aspiration of fluids during oral care for an unconscious resident.

During mouth care, the CNA notices white patches on the inside of a resident's cheeks that cannot be wiped away. The CNA should:

Answer: Report the finding to the nurse as it may indicate a fungal infection

White patches that cannot be removed may indicate oral candidiasis (thrush), which requires medical assessment.

A resident's eye prosthesis (artificial eye) needs cleaning. The CNA should remove it by:

Answer: Pressing the upper lid up and using a suction cup or gloved finger to lift the prosthesis out

Gently depressing the lower lid and using a suction cup or gloved finger is the safe, standard technique for removing an ocular prosthesis.

Which technique is correct when cleaning eyeglasses for a resident?

Answer: Use a soft cloth and lens cleaner or warm water

A soft cloth with lens cleaner or warm water cleans without scratching lenses or damaging coatings.

When inserting a hearing aid for a resident, the CNA should:

Answer: Insert the aid, then turn it on and adjust volume to a comfortable level

Inserting the hearing aid before turning it on prevents feedback squealing and allows comfortable volume adjustment.

A resident spills food on their clothing during a meal. The MOST dignified way for the CNA to handle this is to:

Answer: Discreetly offer to help the resident change or clean the garment

Addressing the situation discreetly respects the resident's dignity and privacy.