CNA Personal Care Skills 4 3

Question 1

When providing perineal care for a female resident, in which direction should the CNA wipe?

Accepted Answer

Front to back

Answer

Wiping front to back prevents bacteria from the anal area from contaminating the urethra or vagina.

Question 2

A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When providing catheter care, the CNA should clean the catheter tubing:

Accepted Answer

From the insertion site outward away from the body

Answer

Cleaning from the insertion site outward prevents dragging bacteria toward the body.

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST way to test water temperature before a resident's bath?

Accepted Answer

Use a bath thermometer and confirm it is 105–110°F (41–43°C)

Answer

A bath thermometer provides an objective, accurate reading to prevent burns, especially for residents with reduced sensation.

Question 4

During a bed bath, the CNA notices a reddened area on the resident's coccyx. What is the PRIORITY action?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the nurse immediately

Answer

A reddened area over a bony prominence is an early sign of a pressure injury and must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 5

When shampooing a bedridden resident's hair using a trough, the CNA should position the resident:

Accepted Answer

Supine with the head extended over the edge of the trough near the side of the bed

Answer

Positioning the head over the trough allows water to drain away from the face and body during a bed shampoo.

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