General CNA Practice CNA Practice Activities of Daily Living 3

Question 1

A resident's dentures should be stored when not in use in:

Accepted Answer

Cool water or a denture solution

Answer

A dry cup lined with paper towels

Answer

Hot water to keep them sterile

Answer

The resident's bedside drawer unwrapped

Question 2

When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, the CNA should position the resident:

Accepted Answer

On their side with head turned toward the CNA

Answer

Flat on their back with head centered

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Elevated at 90 degrees with neck extended

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Prone with a towel under the chin

Question 3

Which behavior by a CNA during hair care BEST supports a resident's individuality?

Accepted Answer

Asking each resident how they prefer their hair styled

Answer

Brushing all residents' hair in the same neat style for efficiency

Answer

Following the facility's standard hairstyle policy

Answer

Styling hair based on what the CNA finds most attractive

Question 4

After a resident has a bowel movement, perineal care should be performed wiping:

Accepted Answer

Front to back to prevent infection

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Back to front to be thorough

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Side to side using a circular motion

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In any direction using a clean cloth each time

Question 5

A resident's heel is resting on the mattress for extended periods. The CNA's BEST action is:

Accepted Answer

Place a small pillow under the calf to float the heel off the mattress

Answer

Apply lotion to the heel every two hours

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Elevate the foot of the bed 30 degrees

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Report to the nurse that the resident refuses repositioning

Question 6

When ambulating a resident with a gait belt, the CNA should grasp the belt:

Accepted Answer

At the back near the center with an overhand grip

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At the front with an underhand grip

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At the side with one hand only

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Loosely to allow the resident to move freely

Question 7

A resident who is partially dependent for feeding should be encouraged to:

Accepted Answer

Feed themselves as much as possible to maintain independence

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Wait for the CNA to feed all items to save time

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Use only adaptive utensils chosen by the dietitian

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Skip difficult foods to avoid frustration