Personal Hygiene and Grooming Flashcards
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When giving a bed bath, the CNA should change the bath water when:
Answer: The water becomes cool, soapy, or dirty
Changing water when it becomes soiled or cool ensures cleanliness and comfort and reduces the risk of spreading microorganisms.
A resident has a hearing aid. When assisting with morning grooming, the CNA should insert the hearing aid:
Answer: After all bathing is complete to keep it dry
Hearing aids must be kept dry; inserting them after bathing prevents water damage to the device.
Which observation during oral care should the CNA report to the nurse immediately?
Answer: Bleeding gums, sores, or white patches in the mouth
Bleeding gums, mouth sores, or white patches may indicate infection or disease and must be reported promptly.
A resident is on contact precautions. When performing perineal care, the CNA should wear:
Answer: Gloves and a gown at minimum, per facility protocol
Contact precautions require gloves and gown at minimum when providing direct personal care to prevent pathogen transmission.
When shampooing a bedridden resident's hair using a basin or trough, the CNA should position the resident:
Answer: With the head near the edge of the bed with a waterproof trough under the head
A waterproof trough under the head while the resident is supine near the bed edge allows effective rinsing without soaking the bed.
After completing foot care, the CNA notices a small blister on the resident's heel. The correct action is to:
Answer: Report the blister to the nurse and do not pop it
Blisters are skin integrity issues that must be reported to the nurse; popping them can introduce infection.
A resident's skin appears dry and flaky after bathing. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Apply a light moisturizing lotion as directed by the care plan
Applying moisturizer as directed helps maintain skin integrity and prevents breakdown caused by dryness.