CNA Personal Care Skills 1 5

Question 1

A resident has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When providing oral care, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Provide oral care carefully without disturbing the tube, keeping the naris clean

Answer

Oral care continues for NG-tube residents; the CNA cleans gently around the tube and keeps the naris clean without pulling on the tube.

Question 2

While performing perineal care on a male resident, the CNA notices an open sore on the penis. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Stop, cover the area, and report to the nurse immediately

Answer

An open sore is an abnormal finding that must be reported to the nurse promptly; delaying increases infection and wound-worsening risk.

Question 3

How often should the water be changed during a complete bed bath?

Accepted Answer

When it becomes cool or visibly soiled — at minimum before perineal care

Answer

Water must be changed when soiled or cool, and always before perineal care to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 4

A resident prefers to brush their own teeth but has limited hand strength. The BEST action by the CNA is to:

Accepted Answer

Set up supplies and provide a built-up handle toothbrush, assisting only as needed

Answer

Promoting independence by providing adaptive equipment supports dignity and function while ensuring oral hygiene is completed.

Question 5

The purpose of applying lotion to a resident's skin after bathing is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain skin moisture and reduce the risk of skin breakdown

Answer

Lotion restores moisture lost during bathing and helps keep skin supple, reducing the risk of cracks and pressure injury formation.

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