CNA Personal Hygiene and Grooming 5

Question 1

When giving a bed bath, the CNA should change the bath water when:

Accepted Answer

The water becomes cool, soapy, or dirty

Answer

Changing water when it becomes soiled or cool ensures cleanliness and comfort and reduces the risk of spreading microorganisms.

Question 2

A resident has a hearing aid. When assisting with morning grooming, the CNA should insert the hearing aid:

Accepted Answer

After all bathing is complete to keep it dry

Answer

Hearing aids must be kept dry; inserting them after bathing prevents water damage to the device.

Question 3

Which observation during oral care should the CNA report to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums, sores, or white patches in the mouth

Answer

Bleeding gums, mouth sores, or white patches may indicate infection or disease and must be reported promptly.

Question 4

A resident is on contact precautions. When performing perineal care, the CNA should wear:

Accepted Answer

Gloves and a gown at minimum, per facility protocol

Answer

Contact precautions require gloves and gown at minimum when providing direct personal care to prevent pathogen transmission.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

With the head near the edge of the bed with a waterproof trough under the head

Answer

A waterproof trough under the head while the resident is supine near the bed edge allows effective rinsing without soaking the bed.

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