CNA Personal Care Skills 5 5

Question 1

A resident's colostomy bag is one-third full. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Empty the bag and clean the pouch according to the care plan

Answer

Colostomy bags should be emptied when one-third to one-half full to prevent leakage and skin breakdown.

Question 2

During a bed bath, the order in which body parts are washed should be:

Accepted Answer

Face, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, back, then perineal area last

Answer

Washing from cleanest to least clean areas — face first and perineal area last — follows infection control principles.

Question 3

A resident's eye has crusted discharge. To clean it, the CNA should wipe:

Accepted Answer

From the inner corner (near nose) outward using a clean area of cloth each time

Answer

Wiping from inner to outer corner prevents debris from being pushed toward the tear duct and reduces infection risk.

Question 4

When providing foot care, the CNA should soak feet for:

Accepted Answer

No more than 10 minutes in warm water unless contraindicated

Answer

Soaking feet longer than 10 minutes can macerate skin and increase infection risk, especially for diabetic residents.

Question 5

A resident is incontinent of urine during morning care. The CNA's priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Clean and dry the skin thoroughly, then apply a moisture barrier if indicated

Answer

Prompt cleaning, drying, and barrier application protects skin from moisture-associated skin damage caused by urine.

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