CNA Personal Care Skills 1 4

Question 1

A resident wears a hearing aid. Before bathing the resident, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Remove and store the hearing aid safely before getting it near water

Answer

Hearing aids are damaged by water and must be removed and stored safely before any bathing activity.

Question 2

When assisting a resident with dressing, the CNA should put on clothing starting with:

Accepted Answer

The weaker side first for both upper and lower extremities

Answer

The weaker extremity is dressed first because it has less range of motion, making it easier to guide into sleeves or pant legs.

Question 3

The water temperature for a resident's bath should be checked by the CNA using:

Accepted Answer

The CNA's elbow or a bath thermometer, confirming 105°F–115°F

Answer

Water temperature should be tested with the elbow or a thermometer and kept between 105°F and 115°F (40–46°C) to prevent burns.

Question 4

A resident has an IV in the right arm. The CNA needs to change the resident's gown. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Remove the gown from the left arm first, then carefully slide it over the IV bag

Answer

Remove from the uninvolved arm first, then thread the gown carefully over the IV tubing and bag to protect the line.

Question 5

Which technique is most important when performing oral care for an unconscious resident?

Accepted Answer

Position the resident on their side and use a suction toothbrush or swabs to prevent aspiration

Answer

Side-lying positioning and minimal fluid prevent aspiration of secretions or liquid into the airway in unconscious residents.

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