CNA Personal Care Skills 4 4

Question 1

A resident wears dentures. After removing them, the CNA should store the dentures in:

Accepted Answer

A labeled denture cup filled with cool water or denture solution

Answer

Dentures must be kept moist in a labeled cup to prevent warping and to avoid mix-ups with other residents.

Question 2

When assisting a resident with oral care who is unconscious, the CNA should position the resident:

Accepted Answer

On their side with head turned toward the CNA

Answer

A side-lying position with the head turned prevents aspiration of fluids during oral care for an unconscious resident.

Question 3

During mouth care, the CNA notices white patches on the inside of a resident's cheeks that cannot be wiped away. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the nurse as it may indicate a fungal infection

Answer

White patches that cannot be removed may indicate oral candidiasis (thrush), which requires medical assessment.

Question 4

A resident's eye prosthesis (artificial eye) needs cleaning. The CNA should remove it by:

Accepted Answer

Pressing the upper lid up and using a suction cup or gloved finger to lift the prosthesis out

Answer

Gently depressing the lower lid and using a suction cup or gloved finger is the safe, standard technique for removing an ocular prosthesis.

Question 5

Which technique is correct when cleaning eyeglasses for a resident?

Accepted Answer

Use a soft cloth and lens cleaner or warm water

Answer

A soft cloth with lens cleaner or warm water cleans without scratching lenses or damaging coatings.

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