CNA Assisting with Daily Living 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident refuses to bathe. What should the CNA do first?
- Force the resident to bathe immediately
- Report the refusal to the nurse and document it (Correct answer)
- Skip bathing entirely and do not report
- Ask another resident to convince them
Correct answer: Report the refusal to the nurse and document it
Refusing care is a resident's right, but it must be reported to the nurse and documented per facility policy.
Question 2: When performing perineal care on a female resident, the CNA should cleanse in which direction?
- Back to front
- Front to back (Correct answer)
- In circular motions
- Side to side
Correct answer: Front to back
Cleansing front to back prevents introducing rectal bacteria into the urethra and reduces infection risk.
Question 3: A resident has a weak left side. When dressing them, the CNA should put on clothing starting with:
- The right (stronger) arm first
- The left (weaker) arm first (Correct answer)
- Whichever side the resident prefers
- The torso before any limbs
Correct answer: The left (weaker) arm first
Dressing the weaker side first requires less range of motion and is less painful or difficult for the resident.
Question 4: Which water temperature is safest when filling a basin for a bed bath?
- 105°F–115°F (40°C–46°C) (Correct answer)
- 120°F–130°F (49°C–54°C)
- 90°F–100°F (32°C–38°C)
- 75°F–85°F (24°C–29°C)
Correct answer: 105°F–115°F (40°C–46°C)
Water between 105°F and 115°F is warm enough for comfort while reducing the risk of scalding.
Question 5: A resident with dentures asks the CNA to store them overnight. The proper method is to:
- Leave them on the bedside table unwrapped
- Store them dry in a labeled container
- Store them in a labeled container with cool water or denture solution (Correct answer)
- Wrap them in a paper towel inside the drawer
Correct answer: Store them in a labeled container with cool water or denture solution
Dentures must be kept moist to prevent warping, stored in cool water or denture-cleaning solution in a labeled container.
Question 6: When assisting a resident with ambulation using a gait belt, where should the CNA position themselves?
- Directly in front of the resident
- Behind and slightly to the weaker side
- Beside and slightly behind on the stronger side
- Beside and slightly behind on the weaker side (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Beside and slightly behind on the weaker side
Positioning beside and slightly behind on the weaker side allows the CNA to support and catch the resident if they fall.
Question 7: A resident's fingernails need trimming. Which residents require the CNA to consult a nurse before trimming nails?
- Residents who are ambulatory
- Residents with diabetes or circulatory problems (Correct answer)
- Residents who are left-handed
- Residents who shower independently
Correct answer: Residents with diabetes or circulatory problems
Residents with diabetes or circulatory issues are at high risk for infection and injury, so nail care may require a nurse or podiatrist.
CNA Assisting with Daily Living 2
A resident refuses to bathe.
What should the CNA do first?