CNA Personal Care Skills 1 3

Question 1

A resident has a contracture in their right arm. How should the CNA position the arm during a bed bath?

Accepted Answer

Support the arm in its natural position and gently clean skin folds

Answer

Contractured limbs must be supported in their existing position while carefully cleaning all skin folds to prevent breakdown.

Question 2

When providing nail care for a resident with diabetes, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

File fingernails and report any foot nail concerns to the nurse

Answer

CNAs may file fingernails but must report toenail care for diabetic residents to the nurse due to risk of infection and poor healing.

Question 3

A resident's dentures are soaking overnight. Where should they be stored?

Accepted Answer

In a labeled denture cup with cool water or denture solution

Answer

Dentures should be kept in a labeled cup with cool water or denture cleansing solution to prevent warping and loss.

Question 4

While assisting a resident with a shower, the CNA notices a reddened area on the resident's coccyx. The FIRST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Complete the shower, then immediately report to the nurse

Answer

A reddened area on the coccyx is a Stage 1 pressure injury warning sign and must be reported to the nurse promptly after safe completion of care.

Question 5

A female resident requests perineal care. In what direction should the CNA clean the perineal area?

Accepted Answer

Front to back, using a clean portion of cloth for each stroke

Answer

Cleaning front to back with a clean cloth section each stroke prevents transferring bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra.

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